Category Archives: Door Locks

The lock engages a bolt inside the door. This piece of metal extends from the door into the frame and holds it closed. There are two main styles of latch (or bolt)—a spring bolt and a deadbolt.

Guide to Commercial Locks

Benefits of Raleigh Latch Guard Installation Service

Latch guards provide myriad benefits to homes and businesses of all scales. In this blog entry, the Raleigh door hardware installation team here at DKNY Locksmith will describe how you can benefit from Raleigh latch guard installation service.

Different Types of Lock Functionality

Different Types of Lock Functionality

While there’s a massive variety of lock types as defined by mechanism, most laypeople have difficulty understanding these lock varieties as being separate or distinct categories. However, it’s much easier … Continue reading

How the Most Common Door Locks Function

How the Most Common Door Locks Function

There’s countless types of lock types that are commonly used today – some of which are based on incredibly ancient technology. Since door locks were built in ancient Egypt millenia ago, they have evolved exponentially – however they usually operate according to the same basic principals. Here’s a guide to how the most common door locks function, as prepared by the expert door lock installation team here at DKNY Locksmith.

Common Commercial Security Threats

Common Commercial Security Threats

Running a business is a full time job, and when business owners consider the range of security threats that pose dangers to any commercial enterprise, it can be stressful and confusing to determine what actions to take to increase security. Here’s a guide from the commercial security experts here at DKNY Locksmith as to the most common commercial security threats.