When living in an age where residents and business owners are becoming more educated on security systems and protecting their possessions, more and more people are looking for alternative ways to approach their security. Some popular systems that many have in place are master locks systems – otherwise known as a master key system. How…
Having a doorknob or door handle comes loose is annoying at the best of times – it’s usually one of those things that is noticed by all, but very rarely will get attended to when noticed. More often than not, a loose doorknob or door handle will be looked at once it’s either about to…
It doesn’t matter what the context is – generally speaking, we all want something for a lower price. Our desire to find services, products and subscriptions at a lower price can quite often cloud our judgement, and it’s not until we realise that we’ve traded price for quality that we become aware of this. Have you…
2019 has been a very big year for the team at Five Star Locksmiths. Not only have we been busy helping out businesses and residents with day-to-day, as well as long-term locksmith solutions, we’ve also been developing an online store for security products. Our online store, Five Star Security Products was initially set-up in order…
It doesn’t matter which industry you’re in, there will always be a rivalry between the top brands. Whether it’s Nike vs Adidas, Holden vs Ford or even McDonalds vs Burger King, there will be a wide range of opinions on these topics. In the locksmith industry, however, there is quite often debate over which brand…
Every year Melbourne sees a continual growth of locksmith businesses and so it’s extremely important to remain recognised throughout the competition. One way in which Five Star Locksmiths achieves this is by not only providing a high level of professionalism in everything we do, but through also providing quality customer service. During our time as…
Home security is never a topic that will grow old. As each year passes, more research is done into effective ways of helping to keep homes secure. As fast as new technology, methods and tips are being released, there is also a significantly fast rate at which burglars are improving their ways of getting into…
Finding the right safe to best suit your needs can be a difficult process if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. A lot of people become confused with the types of safes available and quite often they’re not even positive about what they’d like to protect. In order to help you through this, we…
You’ve probably already noticed by now, but there are many different types of locks on the market. One of them which you’ve probably come across is called a ‘mortice lock’. Mortice locks come in various styles and types and for that reason, we’ll be going over the different types of mortise locks and when to…
When it comes to changing the locks in your home, office or commercial space, it’s always best to get some professional advice first. However, if you’d prefer to figure it out for yourself, we’ll include some key points to look out for. Just keep in mind though – replacing your locks is something that could…
