Though we do not think highly of them, criminals are often smarter than we give them credit for. They know the types of homes to break into, the best ways to get in, and even the most common places people hide their valuables. This means that homeowners need to better prepare with home security and a clever way to keeps their valuables safe.

Our Seattle home security specialists suggest countless new and inventive ways that you can hide your belongings in spots that even the most seasoned burglars would never think to look. Referred to as diversion safes, these disguises look just like items that would be normally found in almost every home. Making faux home items the most creative and effective ways to keep your valuables safe.

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They’re beautiful, vintage, and add character to your home, but anyone who has tried to restore an antique knows it’s a tricky process. From discontinued parts and changes in mechanics, to their old and fragile state, finding ways replace or repair your favorite antiques can be a real challenge.

Often times, locks are a problem area for vintage pieces. With furniture, keys end up lost or broken in the locks, and the locks themselves jam or stop working. If the lock is Read more…

If you’ve been locked out of your vehicle, you know the anxiety and stress that such an event can cause. Though your keys are peacefully laying there in safety, they taunt you by being so close, yet so inaccessible. Though we try our best, being locked out in Seattle is a possibility. Here are some tips that you should take into consideration should you be locked out of your vehicle.

If you don’t feel safe in the area where you locked yourself out, call 911. Your safety should be your upmost concern and the police can be there to make sure that you’re safe. Another benefit to calling 911 is that the police officer may have tools to help unlock the door.

For those of us who tend to forget or misplace valuables like our car keys, a good option is to have an extra key available. You can leave the key to a trusted and dependable person who can rescue you on short notice. Another option is to purchase a magnetic box to place in a well-hidden area somewhere in the undercarriage. When you’re locked out in Seattle, you can easily retrieve the spare and open your car door with ease. If none of those options are available, place your spare key in your wallet or purse for retrieval.

The best option for getting back on the road again quickly is to call a locksmith. Many locksmiths have years of experience in opening locks so they’ll be able to open your vehicle’s door quickly. Along with quick service, having a locksmith with you will keep unwanted attention away from you. It may seem a little suspicious that you’re unsuccessfully trying to get into a car and a police officer may pay you a visit to make sure that you’re not attempting to steal a vehicle. Having a locksmith there will make sure that doesn’t happen.

Accurate Safe & Lock will be able help you when you are locked out in Seattle. Our experienced locksmiths will be able to quickly reach your car to provide you with quality service. We also have many other services than getting you back on the road. Give us a call to make sure that your lock needs are met.

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Do you know what our goal as your locksmith in Seattle is? We want to make sure that we’re there for all of our neighbors and community members when they need us the most. We want to be there for the guy that is locked out of his car right before his important meeting. We want to be there for the working mom who’s kids forget their keys at school while she’s working hard. We want to be there for the son who can’t get his garage open and doesn’t have a set of house keys. We want to be there for the daughter who’s key broke. Being your locksmith in Seattle is something we take pride in.

We love our community and we support our neighbors with what they do. The best feeling is going to a job site and seeing someone stressed out and leaving the job site seeing them completely relieved.

It’s amazing how unimportant things get once you realize you can’t get into your car or your house, isn’t it? Next time you’re stuck somewhere make sure to contact your locksmith in Seattle and we will assist you as soon as we can.

Our business was created in 1952 by Boyd Murphy. In 1998 Murph’s niece Yvonne Murphy Barbour bought the family business to make it her own. When she was in highschool she would spend time cutting keys for her uncle so that he could go work and run service calls. Murph taught his niece a lot of important things to do with the locksmith business and she married a locksmith. Yvonne is the business owner and she prides herself on her dedication to her customer’s safety and security.

As you have read, we have a long history! This is more than just another business, we are part of the community.