Privacy and personal space: two things that can be difficult to maintain even during the best of times. Unfortunately, with the current pandemic it's become more important than ever to provide privacy and space to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Restrooms are a difficult case when it comes these issues. Not only are restrooms one of the…

With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continuing to evolve on a global scale, it’s understandable to feel concerned about the safety and health of your customers, employees, and business personnel. While so much is still unknown regarding COVID-19, there are ways you can take action to reduce the risk of infection and exposure within your business and local community. Here are…

We are living in truly unprecedented times, with a majority of workers in the United States either working remotely or losing their jobs entirely. For small businesses and huge corporations alike, these are truly unimaginable changes to the way we have worked.  All across the nation, companies are turning to remote access and labeling certain employees as essential. These changes…

Congratulations, you have purchased your new home! One of the features you liked so much about it was the Schlage Keyless Entry Keypad deadbolts and lever handles which provide security and convenience for you and your family. There's just one problem. You don't have the code from the previous owner! This is a common problem and an extremely frustrating one…

Chances are you do, but there are a sizable portion of Americans who do not. According to a poll from HuffPost and YouGov, about 7% of Americans leave their door unlocked when they leave home. The estimated U.S. population was approximately 326 million in 2017 (census.gov), which means there may have been roughly 22.8 million Americans who didn't like to…

Do you own an Iris smart home system that you bought from Lowes? If you have your Iris registered through your email account you should have already received an email notification from Lowes leading you to this website telling you what you can do. Lowes will no longer be servicing the Iris platform, which means that if you have one…

If you own an Airbnb property or manage multiple, you know the trials and tribulations that can come along with traditional lock and key style properties. From traditional homes to multiunit properties, transitioning to keyless locks can save you a ton of time headaches with all of your rental and Airbnb properties. Not only does going keyless give your renters…

Brrrr... baby it's cold outside... and getting colder.  Do you really want to freeze your derriere off to unplug your outside lights?  We're from the Midwest and we sure don't!  Unless you're lucky enough to live in tropical latitudes this Christmas season we suggest making your outdoor lights controllable from your phone.  You won't have to stare out the window…

Home automation has afforded us all kinds of cool conveniences and creature comforts, many of which rely upon sensors to operate. While most of us are familiar with using sensors for home security and protection purposes (e.g., a motion sensor is triggered when a window is opened, etc.), there are a variety of creative ways in which these handy little…

Mobile devices are becoming more sophisticated than ever before. Not only can they unlock doors, but with keysduplicated.com, your smartphone can also be used to request a copy of your house key. Forget about those tiresome trips to the hardware store—now you can make copies of your key while sitting from your couch. So here’s how it works: you take a…

Picture this: Your Prius is packed to the gills with food to fill your empty refrigerator. You pull into the driveway but instead of calling your kids for help, you allow yourself a quick workout. As you wrestle up every grocery bag from the car, you stumble your way to the front door, gasping for air as the weight from…

A stubborn, sticky door lock can definitely be a nuisance. It's extremely aggravating to engage in a constant wrestling match with your door lock, not only are you stuck outside in the cold, but if you're not careful, you could either break the key off inside the lock (which can make matters much worse) or damage the surrounding parts of…