home security

Revere: Better Home Security Just Can’t Wait

December 28, 2011 by kennyslockinc

Talk about a holiday surprise that nobody wants! It was only a few days before Christmas when Jim D’Orsi walked out of his home to find that someone had stolen all four wheels – tires, rims, and all! – from his daughter’s car that was parked in front of the house. You can read the story in the Revere Journal here. One of the factors in this outrageous crime is that the Revere police department said they were short-staffed on the night of the incident. There were only three patrols in the city on Sunday night.

If you live in Revere, what does this mean for you? The budget crisis that is reducing the number of police officers on city streets isn’t going to resolve any time soon. The tight economy and high unemployment in the region mean that more and more people are choosing desperate and illegal activities to boost their income. Stealing the wheels off a car parked 20 feet away from a home is not an amateur’s crime. If someone is willing to take on that kind of risk for tires and wheels worth only a few hundred dollars, what will they do to gain entrance to a home that could contain valuable jewelery, electronics, or cash?

It’s time to get serious about your family’s home security. If you don’t have good, strong, secure locks on every entrance to your home, it’s time to call your Revere locksmith and have locks installed. Unlocked doors and windows are prime opportunities for criminals who want access to your home or business. Talk to your Revere locksmith about home locking systems. With a home locking system, you can secure your entire home with the touch of a button. Monitoring systems add an extra level of security for your family. Having bright lights, motion-activated or static, creates an atmosphere that’s uncomfortably visible for criminals who like to operate in the dark.

Happy Thanksgiving From Kenny’s Lock

November 23, 2011 by kennyslockinc

Happy Holidays! Tomorrow’s the big day, and we’d like to take this opportunity to wish each and everyone of you a Happy Thanksgiving. This is the time of year when we reflect upon what we’re grateful for. Here at Kenny’s Lock, we’re grateful to you, our friends and customers. Thank you for your support!

Holiday Home Security

A great Thanksgiving holiday means gathering with family and friends. The Thanksgiving table is piled high with all of the favorite foods. Afterwards, there’s football and Black Shopping Friday. It sounds like a lot of fun – and it is!

This time of year can also be a lot of fun for criminals, who often view holiday season as ‘easy pickings’. Breaking into a home gives a crook easy access to all of your possessions – not to mention the stacks of gifts you’ve been carefully hiding away. The kids might not find them…but a determined crook would! Give yourself the gift of home security. Home security systems provide that extra level of monitoring and support that it takes to keep your family safe in this world.

What to do when you lock your keys in the car!

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of busy season: that time of year when we’re always on the go. There are holiday parties, gift shopping, picking up all the provisions for special meals, trips to the Post Office to send parcels to loved ones…on top of our regularly packed schedule of work and family responsibilities! When we’re busy, we forget things — like taking the keys out of the car BEFORE we lock the doors.

If you’ve locked your keys in the car, call us. Kenny’s Lock is the only AAA Authorized locksmith on the South Shore with the skill and the latest technology to duplicate and generate keys to the majority of cars on the road today.

Boston Residential Security: In Case of Storm

September 30, 2011 by kennyslockinc

Home Security After Natural Disasters: What You Need To Know

Hurricane Irene was an unusual event for our region. We live far from the tropics where high winds, driving rain, and intense localized flooding are regular events. The storm forced massive evacuations: the streets of NYC were emptied by gubernatorial order for the first time ever.

How do you know your home is as secure as possible when you’re forced to be away? That’s a good question. This month, we’re going to be looking at some basic home security steps you can take in case weather forces you to be away from your home. Hurricanes aren’t common, but in the Northeast, we have more than our fair share of blizzards!

Business owners have reason to be particularly concerned. There are always people who use extreme weather events as an excuse to indulge in criminal activity. Security camera footage was integral in catching two men accused of looting in Virginia Beach post-Irene. No business is safe: if a thief perceives an opportunity, they’re going to act on it.

Boston Residential Security: Before the Storm

There are two steps every homeowner should take before the next weather event hits our region. The first is to make a complete inventory of your home. Take pictures of your valuables. Record serial numbers. Many people are struggling to complete insurance claims now with incomplete information. Having a thorough record of what you own will make it easier to have those items replaced.

The second is to make sure you have a superior home locking system. The ability to lock your home completely and securely is essential. Don’t rely on simple doorknob locks that you can buy at any discount store: all it takes is a determined thief with a screwdriver to force entry to your home. Modern home locking systems keep criminals out – and provide protection even when the power goes out!

If you are evacuated from your home, make sure to take your most valuable possessions with you. Official documents, including homeowner’s insurance policies, identifying documents such as birth certificates and social security cards, and your banking information are must-bring items. Heirloom jewelry, family photographs, and other small items can be brought with you. The best home safes can serve as a secure repository against flood waters and fire.

Boston Commercial Security: Make Sure Your Business Is Protected

During an extreme weather event you need to control who has access to your business. Master key systems allow the business owner or their designated employee to gain entry to every room: critical when checking for storm damage, rescuing inventory from storm waters, and the like. Restricted key systems make it possible for key holders to access pre-determined areas of the business. Talk with your Boston locksmith about what your options are and what’s right for your business.

Boston Locksmith: Lock Repairs

It may happen that during the course of a storm, the existing locks on your home or business become damaged. This damage can be due to the incredible forces of nature, emergency services personnel forcing entry to rescue people, or random vandalism or criminal activity. Your Boston locksmith can replace damaged locks, re-key existing locks, or install a new home security system to increase your peace of mind after a storm.

Cambridge: Home Security After A Break-In

September 28, 2011 by kennyslockinc

“When I first came home, my immediate thought was that my wife had left me. The whole place was nearly empty, and what was left was wrecked! But then I noticed the family pictures hanging on the walls, including the only photo we have of my wife’s mother. That’s when I knew it wasn’t her who’d done all of this!” Guiseppe squeezed his wife Rosa’s shoulders. “Twenty-six years we’ve had this house. And never anything like this.”

Rosa smiled at her husband. “At least you’ve still got me, baby!”

“That’s true,” he said. “But I would have liked to have you and the tv!”

After A Break-In

After a break-in, your family may experience a range of emotions. Older couples, like Guiseppe and Rosa, often report feelings of both fear and frustration. “I worry about Guiseppe,” Rosa said. “He never was a good sleeper anyway, but now – any noise, he’s out of bed with his flashlight. I ask him, what are you going to do – knock a robber in the head with the flashlight? He says, if I have to. What are you gonna do with a man like that, I ask you?”

While that’s a question no one can answer, your Cambridge locksmith has several recommendations to help reduce the fear and frustration families commonly experience after a break-in.

Acknowledge Your Feelings

Begin by having a family conversation. It’s important for everyone, especially younger family members, to be able to talk about what happened, what that means for the family, and most importantly, what will happen to keep the family safe now. You have a right to feel safe and secure in your home. It takes time to work through the emotional violation of a break-in. Be patient with yourself. Talking with a family member, counselor, or friend can help make the recovery process easier.

Be Proactive about Home Security

Once you’ve had a break-in, your awareness of home security goes way up. Talk with your Cambridge locksmith about the best way to secure your residence. Every home can be made safer, whether that means installing locks on doors, securing windows, or installing home security systems. Taking action makes it more difficult for criminals to break into your home, and it will make your family feel safer.

“I know it made Rosa calm down a little bit when we had the home security system installed,” Guiseppe said. “She’s always been excitable, you know? The burglar alarm helps.”

Call Your Cambridge Locksmith

Home security is not a do it yourself job. You want a professional locksmith who can do a superior job installing locks and home security systems. Call your Cambridge locksmith. They’ll help you determine what best meets your home security needs and get you safe and secure once again!

Quincy: Is it “Over-Reacting” to take Home Security Seriously?

September 16, 2011 by kennyslockinc

This article, entitled “A Message to Women From A Man: You Are Not “Crazy”“is receiving lots of attention on the internet today. In it, the author discusses the technique of Gaslighting, in which one person trivializes or minimizes another person’s concerns in order to exert an unhealthy level of control in the relationship.

It does not feel good to have your concerns minimized or dismissed by another person. Being told you’re crazy for having those thoughts and feelings doesn’t make the situation any better. One area where people are routinely told they’re over-reacting or panicking without cause is the area of home security.

There are many legitimate reasons why a person may want to take pro-active steps to provide for their Quincy home security. The economy is tough, and crime rates are going up. It is both sensible and prudent to want to defend what you’ve worked so hard to acquire. Thieves are opportunistic: they’ll engage in criminal activity when and where it’s most likely that they’ll get away with it without consequences. Having a home security system installed in Quincy reduces the likelihood that their criminal activity goes unnoticed.

It is important to remember that men and women perceive things differently. The behavior of a group of teenage boys, for example, can be seen as nothing more than high-spirited nonsense by a man and intensely threatening to a woman. It is not over-reacting for that woman to take steps so she feels safe and secure within her own home. Gavin de Becker in his groundbreaking work, “The Gift of Fear”, tells us that we have instincts for a reason. Listening to those feelings that tell us we’re uneasy, nervous, or fearful is the first step in keeping ourselves safe.

Your Quincy locksmith can install new door locks, making your home more secure. Installing a home security system is another reasonable way to help increase your sense of personal safety and security in your home. Don’t let anyone minimize or dismiss your concerns. You have a right to feel safe in your own home!

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