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How Secure is Your Shed?

Posted by admin on April 25, 2012 at 11:51 am. Filed under: locks and home security

We’re always on hand to help business premises and domestic clients make the most of their building security. And with the summer on the way it’s time to give the old garden shed the security once-over. These are all tips that can be applied to various outhouses and workshops, too.

Window locks
The windows of the average shed are a real weak spot. Small glass panes are easy to break quietly, especially when you’re only looking at 2mm thick agricultural glass. We recommend fitting secure window frames and locks. A cheaper option is to fit a sheet of Perspex over the entire window opening inside and/or outside the shed.

Door Locks
Is there a shed in the world that isn’t secured with padlocks? They’re versatile, cheap and easily adapted to suit a variety of shed doors and lock shapes. But if you’ve got valuables in your shed, fitting a proper mortice lock can offer a little more peace of mind.

Don’t Advertise Your Stuff
Leaving a pile of expensive gardening equipment or tools in the shed window isn’t the best idea. Invest in internal storage, one-way glass covering or even an alarm system to keep your tools safe.

Home and business security is what we do. Top places to check this summer include garage door locks, bathroom windows, porch locks and, of course, the humble garden shed!
If you’d like expert advice on home security, get in touch today for a chat with one of our advisors.

Summer Bike Checklist

Posted by admin on April 14, 2012 at 11:45 am. Filed under: locks

We specialise in helping people feel safe and secure in their home or business. But we also carry a superb range of bike locks, chains and padlocks suitable for cycling commuters, mountain trail enthusiasts and occasional day-trippers!

Is your bike coming out of hibernation soon? Here are five checks you need make before jumping back in the saddle.

1.   Clean your bike. After its months in hibernation, a nice clean will be superb for your bike (especially if it’s still carrying some of last summer’s mud!) A bike is only as good as its components, so get down to work with a toothbrush, a little water and some bicycle grease.
2.   You don’t need to be a bike genius to check the breaks. Your brake pads should wear evenly, hit the wheel at the same time and have a nice taught cable. If any of these things is wrong, you need to replace the brake pads, adjust the tension screw or roll out the barrel adjuster.
3.   Turn your bike upside down and spin the wheels. They should move evenly and without any wobbling.
4.   The wrong tyre pressure can turn a pleasant cycle into a bumpy hell ride! Make sure each tyre is inflated to the specifications found on the side of the wheel.
5.   Check your security. Does your bike lock still work properly? Chains and padlocks are a great option for folks with the bare essentials lying around. Think about using combination locks if you’re a frequent loser of keys!

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The Importance of High Quality Domestic Locks

Posted by admin on March 25, 2012 at 3:24 pm. Filed under: locks and home security

Many homeowners make the mistake of thinking all door locks are equal and that as long as their doors are secure, everything will be fine. Unfortunately, this is not a very accurate assumption. Indeed, some locks are a lot easier to negotiate than others and accomplished burglars and thieves will know exactly which ones are which just by looking at them.

Therefore, if you have been guilty of taking your domestic security measures for granted, you may well benefit from checking to see whether your door, garage, window and patio door locks are really as comprehensive as they could be. Naturally, if you find a lock that concerns you in any way you should either complement it with a new one or have the entire lock replaced.

Happily, it is now easier than ever to source good, high-quality domestic locks. In fact, you can easily order the products you require online by shopping with us here at easylocks. We have an extensive selection of locks to suit all purposes and needs, so regardless of what you might be looking for; we are bound to have it ready and waiting for you.

Having effective door and window locks not only strengthens your security; it also provides you and your family with great peace of mind. So, if you want to make sure your home is as safe and secure as it can be, explore our pages further or call our customer hotline on 0844 8709462.

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Defy and Deter Bike Thieves

Posted by admin on March 14, 2012 at 3:21 pm. Filed under: Bike locks

There are whole host of reasons why so many more people are choosing to use bicycles instead of cars or public transport. Indeed, bikes are relatively cheap to buy, easy to maintain, environmentally friendly, easy to park and help you to keep fit.

However, although bicycles are certainly much easier to park than cars, they are also a great deal easier to steal as well. In fact, a bike can be literally carried away if it is not adequately secured. Therefore, anybody that is looking to use their bicycle on a frequent basis absolutely must invest in a decent bike lock that will defy as well as deter thieves.

Bike locks are available in a wide range of designs and come complete with various different features. Cable locks are a popular option as they are lightweight and portable; however these characteristics make them slightly easier for experienced thieves to break than more robust options. U-locks on the other hand are not overly lightweight or portable, however they do offer a great deal in the way of resilience. Indeed, they are often compared to industrial padlocks as they can prove to be more than a match for even the most accomplished bike thieves. In addition, U locks also minimise the area between the bike and the lock so they also make it difficult for anyone with a crowbar to prise them apart.

Regardless of whether you’re after cable, chain or combination locks, look no further than us here at easylocks.

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Invest in a Good Quality Bike Lock

Posted by admin on March 2, 2012 at 3:21 pm. Filed under: Bike locks

Whether it’s for school, work or just to avoid using public transport, many more people now rely on their bicycles to get them from A to B. If you are one of them then you will know just how expensive some bicycles can be these days. Because of this, bicycles are now more targeted by thieves than ever before; therefore it is very important that you take stringent safety measures to ensure your bike remains secure at all times.

Naturally, this means investing in a lock.

A bike lock is often the only thing that stands between a thief and your bike so it is vital that you invest in one that is going to do the job. Rudimentary bike locks are really nothing more than mere decorations as they simply do not have the resilience needed to stop a determined and knowledgeable thief. Indeed, today’s bike thieves are organised, savvy and very adept at getting through security features so you need to make sure that the lock you buy is as durable and heavy-duty as you can afford.

Thankfully, there are plenty of decent, robust padlocks available to suit all budgets and preferences. However, before you actually order a new lock, make sure you check out a few reviews first. Here at easylocks, our chain locks, U locks and combination padlocks are recognised as being some of the best available. So, if you want to keep your bike truly secure, make us your first port of call.

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3 Ways to Secure Your Sheds

Posted by admin on February 14, 2012 at 4:01 pm. Filed under: locks and home security

What do you keep in your shed? A few thousand pounds worth of machinery? Expensive tools? That expensive mountain bike free from bike locks because it’s in the shed? Plenty of people think their garden shed is a safe place simply because it’s in the garden and has an old padlock on it, but an unsecured garden shed is an attractive target to thieves!

1. Invest in proper door locks and window locks. This also includes giving the old shed the once-over to find any weak spots, e.g. unsecured hinges, broken windows, moving wood panels etc. If your shed is past its sell by, invest in a new one or do a good patch job.

2. Out of sight, out of mind. Proper storage – especially secure storage like lockable cabinets – presents another barrier for criminals which is very off-putting for them. Ideally it should be difficult to see into the shed in the first place (one way glass is a great idea), but if you can’t replace the windows, look for peel-off plastic one-way sheets to stick onto the current glass panels.

3. Light can be one of your biggest assets. Criminals loathe to be seen, so put up a decent motion sensor light focussed on the shed. Keeping our homes and gardens safe is all about putting sensible measures in place to minimise the attractiveness of our property to would-be criminals. We’ve got an entire catalogue of products and decades of experience behind us, so we know what we’re talking about!

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5 Reasons to Get on Your Bike in 2012

Posted by admin on February 2, 2012 at 3:54 pm. Filed under: Bike locks

It’s not just bike locks and door locks we love, we’re also a company with strong environmental roots and a positive outlook on personal heath. All of this means we have a great insight into why you should make 2012 the year of getting on your bike!

1. You will save money on the commute, the drive to the local shops and so on. It might seem preferable to spend £40 per week on transport rather than self-powered transit, but that’s around £160 saved monthly.

2. Bike security and technology has come on a long way in the past decade or so, so don’t worry about your bike being stolen (or use that as an excuse!), just be sensible and invest in the right equipment.

3. Exercise promotes healthy living, deep sleep and a longer life – what’s to complain about!

4. No more parking drama! Bikes can be secured with bike locks or chains with combination padlocks. Lots of places even provide bike sheds for added security. The economy loves bikes, so you’ll get plenty of free treats like parking and toll-free transit!

5. Freedom is something taken for granted in the car, but the freedom of cycling is something entirely different. You’re not inside the solid shell of the car, but free to weave and wind where you please.

So there are our top five reasons to get on your bike this year. Cycling is all about keeping healthy, being environmentally-friendly and making the most of your commute (i.e. avoiding the traffic!)

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Choosing the right bicycle lock

Posted by admin on January 26, 2012 at 12:26 pm. Filed under: Bike locks

Bikes are so easily transported and simple to maintain that they are the preferred mode of transport by many people. As they do not generate the expensive costs that cars do whilst lasting for numerous years, they are popular with many people of all ages. They are also popular with those individuals trying to keep fit as they are a great form of exercise. However, while bicycles are easier to park, due to their size and shape, they are also easier to steal. A bike can literally be carried away if it is not tied up correctly with a good bike lock. This is why we at easylocks want you to choose the right bike lock for your needs.

Bike locks come in all sorts of designs and can have varying features. Cable locks for bikes are used often as they are typically cheap. However, you may want to consider something more hardwearing as, although they are lightweight and portable, they are prone to breaking easier than other types. One of the better types of bike locks we offer is the U-lock which offers more security as they are less easy to break with bolt cutters, similar to padlocks. These locks are also clever in that they minimise the area between the bike and the lock, making it difficult for anyone to prise them apart with a crow bar. However, we do advise that you take additional precautions when leaving your bike. Avoiding popular locations out in the open where the bike is clearly visible to anyone walking nearby is good practice.

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Considerations when Choosing a Bike Lock

Posted by admin on December 24, 2011 at 3:23 pm. Filed under: Bike locks

More people than ever now use bikes to commute to and from work. Of course, when you leave your bike somewhere, you want to be sure it will still be there when you return. Therefore, it is essential you purchase a bike lock that will increase the chances of this happening.

There are several aspects which need to be considered when choosing a bike lock:

Security rating

The UK Sold Secure rating system classes bike locks into Gold, Silver or Bronze categories. The three categories represent how long it will take a bike thief to breach the lock; therefore purchasing a lock which has Sold Secure Gold rating can provide you with great peace of mind.

Size

Having a lock with a large locking diameter will allow you to secure your bike to a wider range of objects. However, you need to be aware that if you use a large lock on a relatively small object, it can provide a thief with more space to try and use a leveraging bar to break the lock.

Weight

In general, the best bike locks are the heaviest ones. Of course, you will need to carry your lock around with you; therefore you will need to strike a balance between the amount of extra pedalling you are willing to do and the additional peace of mind which heavier locks provide.

Whether you’re after combination padlocks to D-locks, make us here at easylocks your first port of call.

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Investing in a Decent Bike Lock

Posted by admin on December 15, 2011 at 3:18 pm. Filed under: Bike locks

It is estimated that more than 1,000 bikes are stolen every day in the UK. With this in mind, it is therefore very important to invest in a decent lock if you want to keep your bike safe and secure. However, when buying bike locks, there are three aspects which you need to keep in mind:

Quality is king

Cheap locks offer little more than a visual deterrent to opportunistic thieves. However, if a dedicated bike thief sees that you have secured your bike with a cheap lock, they will be drawn to it rather than deterred. Always buy high-quality products when investing in a bike lock.

Portability is NOT your chief concern

Although cable locks are very portable, they are also easy to break. Therefore you should only use them to secure accessories, such as your helmet, in conjunction decent D-locks or combination padlocks.

Less is not more

Unlike many other cycling products, the effectiveness of a bike lock generally increases in proportion with its weight. This means that you will need to strike a balance between what is most important to you as a cyclist – your peace of mind and the amount of metal you are prepared to carry around.

Having a high-quality bike lock will make thieves think twice about targeting your bike and encourage them to move on to an easier target. Browse our pages further to find out more and view our range of outstanding bicycle locks in greater detail.

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