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10 Security Tips for Winter Months

Oct 10, 2019

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again. Summer comes to an end, the days grow shorter, and the stores break out their holiday decorations. Although home security should be an important concern to all homeowners in Atlanta, GA, year round, there are some...

Signs Someone’s Meddled With Your Lock

Jul 10, 2019

Everyone wants to be safe in their home and having sturdy, trusted locks on your doors and windows is one way to increase your peace of mind. Although it’s often clear if you become a victim of a burglary when valuables are taken, it can be more difficult to detect...

6 Interesting Facts About Locksmiths

Apr 19, 2019

Like most professions, locksmiths have a wide and varied history with sometimes interesting stories associated with their trade. Talk with our professionals at Downs Security Solutions to learn all about the little-known services locksmiths offer as well as their own...

Help! I Fell for a Locksmith Scam

Apr 4, 2019

At Downs Security Solutions, we receive calls at least once a week from people here in the Atlanta area who have been scammed by someone posing as a professional locksmith. We either end up going out with a follow-up remedy for the botched issue, or we try to advise...

7 Ways to Improve Your Home Security This Spring

Mar 28, 2019

Spring is symbolic of new beginnings and rebirth, as well as the quintessential time for spring cleaning. Perfectly coinciding with these, spring is also an excellent time of year to make a thorough assessment of your home’s security. Take a nice long walk around your...

4 Ways You Can Outsmart a House Burglar

Mar 7, 2019

If you think having any lock on your front door and a latch on your windows is enough to protect your home from burglars, you are wrong. Today, burglars are getting more clever with the ways they target your home without you even knowing. Fortunately, there are...

Replace or Rekey Your Door Lock?

Feb 28, 2019

Your front door is the gateway to your life, so to speak. It opens to your Atlanta, GA, home where you live with what is most valuable to you—your family and belongings. With such a responsibility, you need to be sure it is secure. If something affects that security...

Should You or Shouldn’t You Change Locks Between Tenants?

Feb 11, 2019

Do the most effective thing all around by changing your rental locks between tenants. Long term, it can save you money and prevent a handful of complications.

Residential Keyless Entry Locks

Jan 28, 2019

Here in Atlanta, GA, many of our homeowners have already updated from their traditional locksets to keyless entry locks. And why not?

Can Privacy Be Found With Home Security Cameras?

Jan 11, 2019

Privacy versus the lack of privacy with home security cameras is a very hot topic at the moment. What the flack is all about is the capability of home security cameras to watch and/or record homeowners at home without their express knowledge. While cameras are...