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Super Convenience with Electronic Keypad Locks

August 15, 2011 by admin

08/15/2011

Electronic locks have gained popularity in recent years. An electronic lock operates by means of electric current generated by batteries. Electronic keypad door locks feature ten buttons that you can use to create custom entry codes and codes can be easily added or deleted right at the keypad. Some electronic locks relock after five seconds, ensuring your home is safe and secure at all times.

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Electronic locks have gained popularity in recent years. An electronic lock operates by means of electric current generated by batteries. Electronic keypad door locks feature ten buttons that you can use to create custom entry codes and codes can be easily added or deleted right at the keypad. Some electronic locks relock after five seconds, ensuring your home is safe and secure at all times. Keypad door locks are ideal for exterior, side, back, or garage entry doors.

Because they’re keyless, keypad locks offer super convenience for busy people. A keyless lock means no worries about kids losing keys, no need to carry a key when you leave the house, and no need to hide a key outside (bad idea anyway!). You can assign each family member his or her own special code to unlock the door. You can add and delete codes as often as you want or need to in seconds! Schlage keypad locks come pre-programmed with 2 user codes and feature a 19-user code capacity with 10,000 user code combinations to choose from. They also have a battery life of over three years.

When looking for an electronic keypad deadbolt lock, be sure to look for Grade-2 or higher and one with wear-resistant keypad buttons, so potential burglars can’t guess a code based on wear and tear. Consumers rank Schlage locks highest in areas of importance such as durability and security. In fact, Consumers Digest rated Schlage keypad deadbolts as a “Best Buy.”

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Top 7 Back to School Safety Tips

August 08, 2011 by admin

08/08/2011

It’s unbelievable to think that school starts so soon. Where did the summer go? School supplies have filled store shelves for weeks, and August is Back to School Safety Month.

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It’s unbelievable to think that school starts so soon. Where did the summer go? School supplies have filled store shelves for weeks, and August is Back to School Safety Month.

If school isn’t already back in session, it will be within the next 3 to 4 weeks; the school bell will ring and parents will once again scramble to get the kids out the door on time. For working parents, taking the kids to school and picking them up can be a scheduling nightmare, and sometimes it’s just impossible. That means kids may be leaving home on their own or arriving home to an empty house.

Here are a few tips to keep your kids safe before and after school:

1. Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your child can walk to school or ride with on the bus. Find a safe place where the kids can wait for the bus, away from traffic and off the street.

2. If your child walks to school, consider starting a “walking school bus,” in which an adult accompanies a group of neighborhood children walking to school.

3. Be sure your child has a list of phone numbers of people to call if they can’t reach. Put it on their cell phone or on a card they can carry in their backpack or wallet. Post emergency numbers by your home telephone.

4. If alternate adult supervision is not available, make special efforts to supervise your children from a distance. Consider using a home monitoring camera to check in on them.

5. Children should have a set time to arrive home and should check in with a neighbor or with a parent when they do. Wireless locks can notify you wherever you are when your front door is opened.

6. Make sure your children know to keep the doors locked when they are home alone.

7. Set guidelines on who they can have over (if anyone) and what they are allowed to do, such as watch television or use the stove. Use a home monitoring system to see if they’re following the rules.

Remote home monitoring offers peace of mind for many parents during the school year and anytime. Home monitoring cameras that can be viewed remotely from a cell phone or computer let parents check in on their kids to be sure they’re safe and doing what they’re supposed to do. Schlage LiNK home automation system starter kit comes with remote home monitoring camera and wireless door locks that you can program to open at certain times as well as notify you when they are opened.




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Make Your Style Sparkle with Glass Accents

July 26, 2011 by admin

07/26/2011

What is there about glass that works so brilliantly in home décor? So many things. It’s light reflecting, adds an elegant touch to any design style, and can take many shapes from table tops and shelves to accessories like vases and bowls to door knobs, sidelights, and transoms, and even mirrors.

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What is there about glass that works so brilliantly in home décor? So many things. It’s light reflecting, adds an elegant touch to any design style, and can take many shapes from table tops and shelves to accessories like vases and bowls to door knobs, sidelights, and transoms, and even mirrors.

In Feng Shui, glass is a water element and is used to keep positive energy flowing. Water features are especially powerful in the wealth and career areas because the element of Water has a direct association with the flow of money.

Consider glass as an accent to your front door. You can hang crystals to enhance feng shui. Or for sidelights, consider glass blocks. Popular in the 1950s and 1960s, they look cool and are functional in that they transmit light and help to reduce heat bills. When used in your front entryway, glass blocks can provide increased security; add style, privacy, and light; and block unwanted views and sound.

To accent glass blocks, consider door hardware finishes in reflective metal finishes such as satin nickel, distressed nickel, bright brass, satin chrome, or satin stainless style. Schlage door handlesets are of the same superior quality you’ve come to expect from us. And, for the utmost in door security, all Schlage front entry door handlesets are precision-engineered, built with a rugged all-metal chassis, and feature a professional Grade 1 security deadbolt. Our handlesets include a lifetime limited mechanical and finish warranty.

Our Style Selector will let you see how different door handleset finishes look with a glass door inset.

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Make a Style Statement with Metal

July 21, 2011 by admin

07/21/2011

Want to bring your last decade’s entry door into this one? Turn your dumpy door into a style statement with stand-out metal accents including door handlesets.

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Want to bring your last decade’s entry door into this one? Turn your dumpy door into a style statement with stand-out metal accents including door handlesets. Today you can find many sturdy door hardware styles, such as mid-century, colonial, contemporary, or Mediterranean, and metal finishes are abundant, too, including distressed, brushed, hammered, antique, bright, and matte.

Choose door hardware styles and metal finishes to complement your existing furnishings or create contrast through furniture, lamps, vases, wall décor, and other accessories. In the kitchen, metal accents can be used on counters, appliances, backsplashes, and plumbing fixtures to complement natural materials like slate and marble. Throughout the house, lighting fixtures, doorstops, and other trim can be sharp eye catchers.

Schlage offers a variety of styles and metal finishes to turn your entry door into a fashion statement. And, for the utmost in door security, all Schlage front entry door handlesets are precision-engineered, easy to install, and built with a rugged all-metal chassis.

Schlage door hardware finishes carry a lifetime and include:

Satin Nickel - Complements any traditional or modern decor

Bright Chrome - Makes a dramatic statement in a modern or retro setting

Aged Bronze - Rich appearance, popular in both traditional and modern applications

Antique Brass - Ideal for colonial and other traditional settings

Distressed Nickel - Natural weathered appearance that complements materials like slate and marble

Oil-Rubbed Bronze - Acquires a natural beauty as it ages

Visit Schlage’s Style Selector to see how different hardware styles and metal finishes can add style to your door!

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10 Ways to Protect Your Home on Vacation

July 08, 2011 by admin

07/08/2011

Before you leave on a summer vacation, here’s a quick checklist of things you can do to protect your home and property.

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Before you leave on a summer vacation, here’s a quick checklist of things you can do to protect your home and property.

1. Give trusted family, friends, and/or neighbors your phone number, email, hotel phone, etc. so that you can be contacted for emergencies. Don’t discuss your absence in public and especially not on social media like Facebook.
2. Put your mail and newspaper on hold (at usps.gov you can easily put your mail on hold). Ask a family member or neighbor to check your home and collect any fliers or advertisements hung on your door or thrown in the yard.
3. Arrange for lawn care. Overgrown grass is a giveaway that you're on vacation.
4. Unplug electronic items especially the TV, sound system, and especially computers. Power surges from storms or other things can damage their systems resulting in costly repair or replacement.
5. Make sure faucets are tightly turned off. Unplug your washing machine hoses; they can break and cause damage to your home before you can do anything about it.
6. Save energy by turning the air-conditioning thermostat up to between 81 and 85 degrees and putting your water heater on its vacation setting. By installing a Trane ComfortLink™ remote control thermostat, you can use your smartphone to turn your air-conditioning setting down so you can return home to a nicely cooled house.
7. Make your house looks lived in by putting some lights on timers. Be sure to schedule them at normal times, but if you can, schedule them randomly so it won’t look like you’re using timers. If you’d like to remotely control your lights, explore the Schlage LiNK™ home automation system. Close blinds and drapes to keep valuables out of sight. Leave a TV or radio on so it sounds like someone is home.
8. Disconnect the garage door so that it cannot be remotely operated. Typically, there is a handle you can use to lock the door.
9. Last but not least, lock all doors and windows throughout the house. Every entry door should have a Schlage Grade 1 deadbolt, including the door between your garage and house. If you have a freestanding garage or shed, consider installing a Schlage cable lock or padlock.

For over 90 years, Schlage has been dedicated to ensuring your home security with the most reliable professional security locks and deadbolts. Check out our full product line of door locks, including digital door locks, keypad door locks, deadbolt locks, and door knob locks to find the right ones for your

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Top 10 Reasons to Go Keyless

June 14, 2011 by jennifer.thomas

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

How many times have you lost the key to your front door, and had to head to the local hardware store to have new ones made? Or hidden a key under the doormat for someone, knowing that it's not exactly the safest way to go? Thanks to Schlage Electronic Security, there's no reason to do any of that!

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Your neighbors will be so jealous!

How many times have you lost the key to your front door, and had to head to the local hardware store to have new ones made? Or hidden a key under the doormat for someone, knowing that it's not exactly the safest way to go? Thanks to Schlage Electronic Security, there's no reason to do any of that!

Schlage's keyless locks are easily installed with no more than a screwdriver, and it allows the user to add, change or delete user codes in just seconds. No more making extra keys or leaving the security of your home under the doormat. Electronic Security keypads relock after 5 seconds, ensuring your home is safe and secure at all times, and boast a 3-year battery life.

Electronic Keypad LocksIf this isn't enough to convince you, we've compiled a list of Top Ten Reasons to go keyless!

Top Ten Reasons To “Go Keyless” With Schlage Keypad Locks
 

1. You just got rid of your 8-track collection and typewriter, so upgrading your old mechanical lock is the logical next step.
2. The other joggers are beginning to complain about the loud jingling of keys in your pocket.
3. Three-year battery life is one of the longest commitments you’ve ever had.
4. You’re afraid of the dark, but that’s okay because the keypad is backlit for easy visibility at night.
5. The neighbors will be so jealous.
6. You can give out personalized access codes for all your friends, and then deactivate them when you get into an argument.
7. You just love things that last a long time, like lifetime mechanical and finish warranties.
8. You like to surround yourself with success, so the #1 brand of electronic lock, the most secure home keypad lock, and a Consumers Digest best buy rating is right up your alley!
9. You know how TV remote numbers wear off?  Well, these buttons won’t wear over time.
10. You’re into heavy metal, and our ANSI Grade 2 keypads are just that.
    

 

Chris D.
Schlage Portfolio Manager

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Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Exterior Door Hardware

May 31, 2011 by admin

05/31/2011

With Memorial Day, comes warmer weather and longer days perfect for sprucing up our homes’ exteriors. Improving the look of your home can be easy and budget friendly. As many home improvement television programs point out, starting with the front of your home can produce big dividends.

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With Memorial Day, comes warmer weather and longer days perfect for sprucing up our homes’ exteriors. Improving the look of your home can be easy and budget friendly. As many home improvement television programs point out, starting with the front of your home can produce big dividends. The front of your home is the first thing prospective buyers or visitors see; it plays a crucial role in the perceived value of your house. If your home’s first impression is uncared for or run down, it may suggest that other parts of your home may hide items that need repair.

The entry to your home includes the lawn, concrete walks or driveways, landscaping, and the front porch and door. Even updating your mailbox can make a difference. A front yard with bare spots or that’s overrun with weeds suggests that the homeowner has neglected home maintenance. Take a weekend or two to shape up your yard. The easiest thing to do is to keep your grass mowed and edges trimmed. Then attack those weeds. Prune any shrubs, and consider adding a touch of color with flowers. Add fresh mulch to your flower beds.

Be sure any concrete areas are level and cracks are sealed. Then consider pressure washing to remove dirt, mold, mildew and cobwebs on your home’s siding or in the entryway. Clean your windows inside and out. Check the gutters. Fix anything that’s broken.

Your door is especially important, and it could benefit from a fresh coat of paint in a coordinating color. Replace your old welcome mat and add a few flower containers. Door hardware is often the most underappreciated items in the home; in addition to providing security, it can make a bold design statement. Schlage offers a great selection of door handlesets, door knobs, door levers, kick plates, doorbells or knockers, peepholes, and house numbers. Our precision-engineered, easy to install, front entry handlesets come in many finishes and styles to match your home’s appearance. In addition to style, buyers notice well-made door hardware immediately. Schlage door hardware offers quality and style.

Enhancing your home’s curb appeal doesn’t have to be a major effort or expenditure. Try to look at your home with objective eyes, or have a friend point out areas that could be improved. You’ll be surprised what a few quick and inexpensive upgrades can do.

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How to Choose the Best Deadbolt

May 23, 2011 by emily.bailey

Monday, May 23, 2011

With just a quick stroll down the hardware aisle at any local home improvement store, one can easily become overwhelmed with the variety of home security options available. From deadbolts, to keypad locks, to keyed levers, to remote home automation the possibilities are endless! And without a clear understanding of the feature functionality inside a lock, it's at times difficult to distinguish the good from the bad and find the one that best meets your needs.

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With just a quick stroll down the hardware aisle at any local home improvement store, one can easily become overwhelmed with the variety of home security options available. From deadbolts, to keypad locks, to keyed levers, to remote home automation the possibilities are endless! And without a clear understanding of the feature functionality inside a lock, it's at times difficult to distinguish the good from the bad and find the one that best meets your needs.

Today, a lesson on deadbolts....

A few features to look for when purchasing a deadbolt:

Grade 1 or 2 Deadbolt- Security is obviously the most important feature to consider when purchasing a deadbolt. Choosing a Grade 1 or Grade 2 deadbolt ensures your family is getting the strongest security available on the market. For more info on security grading, check out this article.

Anti-Pick Shield - Look for a deadbolt that has an anti-pick shield across the top and bottom to protect against picking from these angles.

Sleek Face - A low profile face is almost impossible to grab with a wrench and cannot be unscrewed.

3" Screws - Longer screws provide greater strength in the door jamb.

Largest Bolt - The larger the bolt, the more kick-in resistance exists. Schlage offers the largest bolt on the market, being 10% bigger than typical bolts.

Additional lock security features are shown in the diagram below. Like everything else that's important in life, be sure to research the deadbolt prior to purchasing to ensure it has all the right interal features that will keep your family safe.


Laura W.
Social Media Brand Marketing

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Keep Your Family Safe This Summer: Door Security Locks

May 19, 2011 by admin

05/19/2011

Keeping your family safe is an ongoing concern, and in summer, even more so. With warmer weather, more people are out and about with time on their hands.

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Keeping your family safe is an ongoing concern, and in summer, even more so. With warmer weather, more people are out and about with time on their hands.

If you have kids, they may be running in and out of the house, which may leave one or more of your doors unlocked without you knowing it. When you leave your doors unlocked, you’re inviting in trouble. According to the US Department of Justice, over 8,000 home invasions occur per day in North America with one of every five homes experiencing a break-in over time. And, surprisingly, over half of household burglaries occur during the daytime (Bureau of Justice Statistics 2008).

One of easiest ways to feel secure in your own home is to keep the doors locked and to use top-grade door locks. Protect your home and family by installing Schlage door security locks. To choose the right door locks for your home, consider how and where you will use them. Then think about the level of security needed for each particular door. 

For the doors you use most often, choose ANSI Grade 1 deadbolts for optimal security. You might want to install deadbolts on every entry door to your house. Schlage’s Grade 1 deadbolt locks offer professional grade security with the biggest adjustable bolt available. Deadbolts with keyed entry from both sides can enhance security for doors with panel glass (check your local building codes before installing this solution). 

For exterior doors that get a lot of use by children, babysitters, housecleaners, and so on, you might want to consider keyless door locks or electronic locks. There are no keys to lose, and you avoid the risk of hiding a key outside. And if you need to travel, you can add, change, or delete user codes in seconds. Schlage keyless door locks are ANSI Grade 2 certified, offering excellent security and durability for your home. 

Adding extra security to your home with Schlage door security locks is easy; the electronic locks and deadbolts are easy and quick to install, requiring only a screwdriver.

In addition to upgrading your door locks, consider installing doors with solid cores rather than hollow wooden doors, and/or install peepholes in your doors so you can see who the visitor is before opening the door.

NOTE: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization that administers and coordinates voluntary standardization to develop and maintain performance standards for builder's hardware. The purpose of product grades is to help identify the quality and durability of locksets through a series of operational and security tests.


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Spring Is in the Air...Time for New Door Hardware

May 16, 2011 by admin

05/16/2011

Ah, the riotous colors of spring: lush green lawns, pastel blooms, and of course, the many elegant metallic hues of Schlage door hardware. OK, we admit, a new handleset or knob for the front door may not be the first thing that springs to mind when embarking on the time-honored tradition of the spring clean-up, but maybe it should be.

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Ah, the riotous colors of spring: lush green lawns, pastel blooms, and of course, the many elegant metallic hues of Schlage door hardware. OK, we admit, a new handleset or knob for the front door may not be the first thing that springs to mind when embarking on the time-honored tradition of the spring clean-up, but maybe it should be.
 

After a long, gray winter, a spruced-up front door can be a major facelift without a major hassle. When your lawn and garden are looking their best, your front door should too, with smart-looking door hardware that complements your personal style and your home décor. You’ll be amazed at what a difference the right door hardware makes to the appearance of your home.

Your front door is the focal point for visitors approaching your home; it is truly the first impression you make with guests. Schlage’s eleven door hardware finishes and huge selection of door knobs, handlesets, and door levers ensure you make an impression that reflects your home’s distinctive charm.

Often the toughest part of taking on spring home maintenance is that we saddle ourselves with chores just as the warmer weather beckons us to come out and play. That’s why a seasonal door makeover is ideal: a fresh coat of paint and our easy-to-install door hardware will net you a big improvement in just an hour or two, freeing you up for more carefree pursuits, with the satisfaction of knowing your home is now both more handsome and more secure.

If installing new door hardware doesn’t sound like a breeze to you, chances are you haven’t installed Schlage hardware. We’ve built our reputation on delivering the easiest-to-install door locks and door hardware in the business, backed by strong customer support. Our customers report success in getting a new door lock installed in 20-25 minutes, with no prior experience required.

You’ll probably spend more time contemplating your many style choices than you will with screwdriver in hand, but we can help with that part of the job too; try our online hardware style selector to quickly narrow your door hardware choices to the one that suits you.

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