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  • cost for the best lock to secure a garden shed

    What are the most secure locks on the market for a garden shed? I keep important work equipment in my shed and I’d like to increase security. What are some of the best products out there, where can I purchase them and what sort of prices am I looking at facing?

    Asked by Abdul on 23rd Aug 2020
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    Security locks for home

    What are the best locks to have fitted to doors and windows for the purpose of security? Are there any brands of these types of locks you’d recommend?

    Asked by Carherine on 7th Sep 2020
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    Adding a lock to a uPVC door

    Can you add a lock to a uPVC door? I'd like to make my door more secure.

    Asked by June on 2nd Oct 2022
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    UPVC stiff/sticking key

    Recently the lock on my UPVC front door has started playing up. Turning the key on the outside is hard as it is very stiff, but inside it is normally easy. However a couple of times the door has been impossible to unlock from the inside. Rather than being stiff, they key just won't turn at all, like you would get if it was the wrong one. However I was able to unlock it from outside, albeit still very stiff, and it then works fine from the inside. The handle seems to work OK. Is this just a lock barrel or could it be something else?

    Asked by Peter on 18th Nov 2021
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    Are smart locks just as safe as ordinary locks?

    Are smart locks just as safe as ordinary locks? Would it depend on the product?

    Asked by minesh on 25th Apr 2022
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    How do you distinguish a mortice lock from a rim lock?

    How do you distinguish a mortice lock from a rim lock?

    Asked by Bill on 7th Apr 2022
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    Best lock for French doors

    What's the best type of lock for French doors that open outwards?

    Asked by carole on 11th Jan 2023
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    Best door lock for timber door

    What's the most secure lock for a front door made of solid wood?

    Asked by June on 11th Sep 2022
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    Sash window locks

    Can I fit locks to sash windows?

    Asked by Elly on 23rd Sep 2022
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    Door security during heatwaves

    Does a door expanding in a heatwave affect the strength of the locks?

    Asked by Tushar on 8th Sep 2022
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