
Rekey or replace? How to decide after you move in
The previous owners' keys are still out there somewhere. Here is when changing the pins is enough, and when the hardware itself has to go.
LAK Locksmith Team4 min read
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The previous owners' keys are still out there somewhere. Here is when changing the pins is enough, and when the hardware itself has to go.

Ten things to do with the keys, the doors and the garage in the first week at a new address. Most of them are free.
Every article sits in at least one. Pick the one that matches your door, your vehicle or your building.