
Modern locks are often disposable. Something goes wrong we throw out the lock and buy a new one. But not today. I had a locksmith win when a customer called saying he was having trouble opening his door. I arrived…
Modern locks are often disposable. Something goes wrong we throw out the lock and buy a new one. But not today. I had a locksmith win when a customer called saying he was having trouble opening his door. I arrived…
Spadina Security is proud to recommend Schlage products to our customers in Toronto. Schlage is the most popular brand of deadbolt used in Toronto. Schlage is a leader in the lock industry. Their new electronic locks make a nice addition…
Many people try to install their own deadbolts that they buy at the hardware store. Some people do a good job. Others make mistakes. One customer knew that something was wrong and gave me a call. When I saw the…
At Spadina Security we like to make sure you get value for your security dollar. Security spending makes sense if you get a return for your investment. One of the ways we attempt to make your life easier is by…
Vandals used a pocket knife to attempt to open this Medeco mortise cylinder in a Toronto Coop. Medeco cylinders are robust and virtually burglar proof. The would-be burglars had no chance of opening the lock last night. They did manage…
Spadina Security installs and services door closers in Toronto. An automatic door closer is often ignored, though it performs an important function. All exterior doors should have a good quality door closer installed. The problem is how do you tell…
The term “gripset” refers to the handle type of lock often seen on the front door of homes in Toronto. “Handleset” is another term often used for this type of lock. The biggest problem with locksmith lingo is that you…
Spadina Security was called in to help a Toronto Shul in the Bathurst and Wilson area control access to the building. This Ilco Kaba 3000 Series lock allows keyless entry and includes a key override cylinder. We used the existing…
There are many services I perform as a locksmith that may look like magic. One service my customers enjoy is called Keyed Alike or KA for short. In your home you may have two, three or more locks. If each…