Lock & Security Know-How

Explore topics like, rekeying after buying a home and commercial lockout considerations. We make the details easier to understand so you can make confident security decisions.
Commercial Tenant Turnover in Texas: Nobody Is Required to Rekey, and That Is the Problem
October 29, 2026
Commercial Tenant Turnover in Texas: Nobody Is Required to Rekey, and That Is the Problem
Texas requires residential landlords to rekey in 7 days. Commercial landlords have no such duty. Here is what Chapter 93 does cover, including lockouts.
Your Storefront Door Stopped Latching. It Is Probably Not the Lock.
October 26, 2026
Your Storefront Door Stopped Latching. It Is Probably Not the Lock.
Aluminum storefront doors sag on their pivots and the deadlatch stops meeting the strike. Replacing the lock fixes nothing. Here is what is actually wrong.
When Does a Houston Building Actually Need a Panic Bar?
October 23, 2026
When Does a Houston Building Actually Need a Panic Bar?
Panic bars are required in fewer places than people think, and one place almost nobody knows about: electrical rooms with equipment rated 800 amperes or more.
ADA Door Hardware: The Rules Houston Commercial Buildings Fail Most
October 21, 2026
ADA Door Hardware: The Rules Houston Commercial Buildings Fail Most
The 5 pound opening force rule does not apply to exterior hinged doors. Here is what the ADA and Texas TAS actually require of commercial door hardware.
Fire Door Inspections in Houston: What NFPA 80 Actually Requires of a Building Owner
October 19, 2026
Fire Door Inspections in Houston: What NFPA 80 Actually Requires of a Building Owner
Fire door assemblies must be inspected annually and documented. Here is the checklist, the failures we see most in Houston buildings, and who can sign off.
Master Key Systems for Small Businesses in The Woodlands and Conroe
October 8, 2026
Master Key Systems for Small Businesses in The Woodlands and Conroe
Learn when a small business needs a master key system, what key control solves, and when electronic access control is the better fit.
Are Smart Locks a Good Idea on the Texas Gulf Coast?
October 8, 2026
Are Smart Locks a Good Idea on the Texas Gulf Coast?
Smart locks run on batteries, not the grid. In Houston, humidity, sun exposure, and a weak door jamb are the real risks to plan for.
Rekey or Replace? What to Do About Your Locks After Closing on a Houston-Area Home
October 8, 2026
Rekey or Replace? What to Do About Your Locks After Closing on a Houston-Area Home
Just closed on a Houston-area home? Learn when to rekey, when to replace, and which doors and digital access points new owners often miss.
Master Key Systems and Access Control for Houston Area Small Businesses
October 8, 2026
Master Key Systems and Access Control for Houston Area Small Businesses
Master keys, restricted keyways and access control for Spring and Houston businesses, plus the exit door code rule that gets small shops written up.
How to Check That a Texas Locksmith Is Actually Licensed
October 8, 2026
How to Check That a Texas Locksmith Is Actually Licensed
Texas licenses locksmiths through DPS. Learn how to verify a company and technician, spot common red flags, and avoid bait-and-switch pricing.
Texas Landlord Rekey Law: The 7 Day Rule, the 72 Hour Rule, and the $500 Penalty
October 8, 2026
Texas Landlord Rekey Law: The 7 Day Rule, the 72 Hour Rule, and the $500 Penalty
Texas landlords must rekey within 7 days of tenant turnover, at their own expense. Here are the deadlines, the required devices and what missing them costs.
Locked Out of Your House in Spring, TX: What to Do in the First 10 Minutes
October 8, 2026
Locked Out of Your House in Spring, TX: What to Do in the First 10 Minutes
Locked out in Spring or Houston? Follow this safe first-10-minutes checklist, avoid costly DIY damage, and know when to call a locksmith.
Locked Out in Spring or Houston? What to Do, and How to Check a Locksmith Before You Let Them Near Your Door
October 8, 2026
Locked Out in Spring or Houston? What to Do, and How to Check a Locksmith Before You Let Them Near Your Door
Texas licenses locksmith companies through DPS, and you can check one free in about a minute. Here is how, plus what a real lockout call should look like.
Rekey or Replace? What to Do With the Locks on a New Home in Spring or Houston
October 8, 2026
Rekey or Replace? What to Do With the Locks on a New Home in Spring or Houston
Moving into a Spring or Houston home? Here is when rekeying is enough, when you need new hardware, and the builder key problem almost nobody checks.
Smart Locks on the Texas Gulf Coast: What Heat, Humidity and Salt Air Actually Do to Them
October 8, 2026
Smart Locks on the Texas Gulf Coast: What Heat, Humidity and Salt Air Actually Do to Them
Smart-lock guidance for Gulf Coast homes: heat, humidity, salt air, battery life, door alignment, and features that make daily access reliable.
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