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Key jamming in night latch
It's hard to get the key back out of our night latch on the front door after opening. The key seems to twizzle round too far, so it needs a bit of jiggling to get it back out again. Is this fixable?
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Hi! I've been looking into different door latches. Could you explain to me what a night latch is?
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What's the most secure lock I can use on a garage door?
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Do many locksmith companies offer emergency locksmith work? Is this offered by most locksmith companies or just some? How much more would it cost to hire a locksmith on short notice/for an emergency call as compared to hiring a locksmith regularly?
How many levers can a mortice lock have?
How many levers can a mortice lock and what are the benefits or disadvantages of more levers?
Suffolk latches
What are Suffolk latches? Are they by a brand called Suffolk?
Alternative to a key safe
What's a good alternative to using a key safe for a holiday cottage?
Work van security lock
I'm looking to increase my work van's security. What sort of locks are worth considering fitting. Do van locks usually replace existing door locks or work in addition to?
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What are tubular latches? How long do they last?
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Our cottage has a wooden barn style door at the back which I want to keep but it could do with a proper lock. It just has a slide bolt at the moment. What's best to fit on this type of door?
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