Even though installing locks on your bedroom doors may seem like a trivial and out of date option, it actually has the potential to provide you and your family with a last line of defence in the instance of a home invasion. Why Locks on Your Bedroom Doors Work? Installing locks on your bedroom doors…
Protecting you and your family from a home invasion should be a top priority for any household. Home invasions can happen at any given time and without warning. Although it’s extremely hard to prevent a home invasion, there are several things one can do in order to make it more difficult for the invader. One of…
With burglaries and home invasions still very much a thing, many people are turning to all available solutions to help keep their home safe. One of those methods is an external camera security system or closed-circuit television system. In this article, we plan to explore the pros and cons of installing an external camera security…
When it comes to home security, most people first think of locks, cameras, and more locks. However, one of the best mechanisms for keeping unwanted visitors out of your home or business is to install a security door. While screen doors or “fly screens” are quite common in Australia, unfortunately, they can be broken into…
When there is an emergency in your home, be it a burglar attempting to break in, a fire, or medical emergency, speed is a key factor in ensuring a positive outcome. This is especially the case when there is an individual in the residence who may be particularly vulnerable such as an elderly person, or…
For many people, having high-quality locks on their doors is an obvious element of their home security. But unfortunately, there are many households and businesses out there who seem to have forgotten that windows are an easy entry point for burglars and unwanted visitors, perhaps even easier than a door. That’s why putting window locks…
For individuals or families who live in apartments or are staying in hotels, it can be difficult to organise your own security systems due to the difficulties around getting them approved. Therefore, one of the easiest installations you can make to ensure your home, family, and valuables remain safe is to install a Door View…
The MLAA, or the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia is an internationally recognised body of the locksmith industry. For more than 35 years, the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia (MLAA) has been constantly ensuring that its members are made up of professional locksmiths that meet certain requirements and qualifications. What does the MLAA do? The…
Just recently, the team at Five Star Locksmiths completed a job in Melbourne CBD. We received a call from a distressed young lady that had lost her keys on the way to work. She was in panic at the thought of someone picking up her keys up, noticing the address on the key tag, and…
Home invasions have unfortunately become a regular occurrence in everyday life here in Melbourne. At the start of the home invasion sprees, they were on the news every day. This isn’t quite the case anymore due to the news giving preference to other stories. Being in the locksmith industry however, the team here at Five…
