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The Importance of Rekeying Your Locks: When and Why You Should Do It
As homeowners and business owners, ensuring the security of our properties is paramount. One crucial aspect of maintaining security is rekeying locks, yet it is a practice often overlooked or misunderstood. In this guide, we’ll delve into the significance of rekeying locks, exploring when and why you should consider this
Navigating the Maze of Rare and Hard-to-Find Key Blanks with Northeastern Security Safe & Lock
Welcome to the locksmith universe, where keys are more than just tools to open doors – they’re intricate puzzles with unique shapes and histories. At Northeastern Security Safe & Lock, we take pride in being Rhode Island’s locksmith pioneers, boasting the largest collection of rare key blanks and cutting-edge machines
OEM Programming Tools for Modern Cars: A Comprehensive Guide for Locksmiths
In the intricate realm of automotive security and access, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) programming tools have become essential instruments for automotive locksmiths. With tools tailored for manufacturers like Ford, BMW, Volvo, and GM, locksmiths can diagnose, reprogram, and optimize modern vehicle key systems. This guide explores the significance of OEM
Cloud Based Access Control
Here at Northeastern Security Safe & Lock, we are your reliable experts for creating an access control system suited to your specific needs. In particular, we use Prodata Key (PDK) to provide exciting new solutions and to bring true security to your facility. PDK offers a “cloud-based” system. Cloud-based access
Why Do We Have So Many Key Machines?
You can’t ignore that we have a lot of equipment when you come into our shop – so as you might imagine, we get asked quite a bit why we have so many key replicators? Answer being – so we can offer the right replacement key to our clients, unlike
How Motorcycle Keys Are Made
In this video, co-owner of NESSL, Cesar creates a key for a 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle. The customer came in after losing his key and left the motorcycle here at our locksmith shop to originate a key for him. There are two ways to make a key when there’s no key
How Brass, Copper, and Coatings on Door Hardware Protects Against COVID-19
To put it mildly, a lot of things have changed in the last month or so. We have been altering our lives in ways we never anticipated and have been taking care like never before. Here at Northeastern Security, we pride ourselves on looking innovatively at our client’s security needs,
Replacement BMW Keys & Transponders
BMW transponder systems break down into 3 distinct systems, each with its own set of variations. The earliest system is EWS, which can be present on vehicles starting from 1995 and going as late as 2005-06 depending on the model. All EWS systems use regular keyed ignitions. If you have
Replacement Mercedes Keys – yeah, we can do that
If you drive a Mercedes made before 2015, we can make car keys for your vehicle. We can make most keys in an hour or two, for much less than you’ll pay at the dealership – and without the hassle. Mobile or in-store service – whichever is more convenient for
What To Know About Wireless Access Controls
Wireless locks are the up-and-coming thing; they will almost certainly increase in popularity for the foreseeable future. In this kind of access control system, traditional locks are replaced with wireless-enabled, electronic locks. The locks connect to a wireless access point or router, which allows numerous devices to communicate with each