Locksmith Blog

Security for commercial premises or Houston business owners can be a very costly venture as several different considerations have to be taken into account. Valuable inventory has to be protected along with making allowance for the fact that employees need continual...

In all commercial buildings as well as for Houston homeowners, installing a security system of any kind is a costly procedure in which opportunity and cost-benefits considerations often play a huge role. It is therefore necessary to decide what components to forego...

An interchangeable core (IC) is an adaptable locking key cylinder. Unlike a standard key cylinder, which is accessible for a combination only via locking device disassembly, an interchangeable mechanism relies upon a specialized “control” key for insertion and...

Biometric lock systems have in recent years gathered a lot of support due to their efficiency as well as the general difficulty they pose to robbers and hackers. They have been considered perfect especially for business purposes although homeowners in many cases do...

Access control systems (ACS) are favored by many homeowners and small business communities here in Houston TX, particularly for the increased level of protection they offer when compared with standardized locks. Deciding on which access control system to buy and...

Rekeying locks is a legitimate concern for all manner of property owners whether they are renting out their Houston TX business or their residential premises, or even overly concerned about their own security and peace of mind. Usually, rekeying locks is a...

Security is an essential consideration for running any kind of business, anywhere including in TX Houston. Although homeowners of today also do not shy away from installing comprehensive security systems so that they feel safer in their houses. One of the main reasons...

Keycards have many different names (Swipe cards, Fobs, Swipe Systems, Door Entry System, Magnetic Cards, RFID/NFC cards, ID cards, or Prox cards). Regardless of what it's called and the technology used may differ, keycards are used to efficiently and securely grant or...

Card reader security systems are commonly utilized for a range of commercial buildings and anywhere where access control needs to be practiced, even in places like hospital clinics, hotel rooms, apartments and homes in Houston TX. Before using card readers for access...

Here at Alamo Key & Lock Houston, TX USA, we LOVE what we do, that is why we’ve been serving our local Houston community for over 35+ years. At the same time, we feel sad for some of our valued customers who face emergency situations and need locksmiths nearby....

Here at Alamo Key & Lock 77092 Houston TX most of our valued customers are repeat customers, and most of our new customers find us through word of mouth referrals. Because serving Houston Texas for over 35+ years has allowed us to build a reputation for providing...

It's all exciting, new neighborhood, new neighbors, and perhaps a new lease of life moving into a new home. Surely, money is important for everyone and we would rather save some particularly when moving into a new home, after all, there is much to do once we fully...

As you may have seen on the news throughout many states in the US, there have been many protests. And also, the unfortunate pandemic gripping our country. It surely is challenging time to say the least, and our hearts go out to all who are touched by Covid-19 Serving...

Although we usually write about locks, keys, security, and locksmith-related blog posts on alamokeyandlock.com. Today, we’ve decided to follow another approach and share some insights for those wanting to visit Houston TX. As you know, whether you are born here or now...

When you have traveled around the US as a Houstonian, then, you come to realize that Houston is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. It's our home. An interesting fact about Houston is that it is the fourth most populous city in the United States. It...

Unfortunately, around Houston neighborhoods, home invasions are on the rise, and it's a disturbing crime. Upon analysis by relevant authorities, it has been found that in many if not most cases, a member of the household is present during the break-in. This means that...

When you move into a new house or business property, it's no doubt exciting, but being a human living in modern times, a natural question that always arises as to whether to utilize the old keys and security systems or, install new ones for better security and peace...

Safety and security whether at home or in an office building are of utmost importance to most people especially if they are the owners and responsible for the well-being of the people that live or work inside these places. Master key systems are one of the commonly...