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Which locks are best?

KarenB Posted: Oct 26, 2004 11:31 AM+

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Posted: Oct 26, 2004 11:31 AM

Which locks are best?

We will change all the locks the day we move in, who makes the best locks.

dengal Posted: Oct 26, 2004 12:20 PM+

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Posted: Oct 26, 2004 12:20 PM

Re: Which locks are best?

I used Schlage for when we bought our condo and when me moved into our home after it was built. They are available at Home Depot

Snowboardgirl Posted: Oct 26, 2004 01:08 PM+

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Posted: Oct 26, 2004 01:08 PM

Re: Which locks are best?

yes, Schlage is very good.

DjPiLL Posted: Oct 26, 2004 01:20 PM+

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Posted: Oct 26, 2004 01:20 PM

Re: Which locks are best?

I usually go with Medeco which combines the best price and quality. You can get them at Home Depot as well.

But what I usually do is just hire a locksmith to come in... sell me the locks and professionally install them (so i know its don't right).

reallybehind! Posted: Oct 26, 2004 02:37 PM+

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Posted: Oct 26, 2004 02:37 PM

Re: Which locks are best?

my dad and brother are locksmiths and whenever they've put new locks in apts for me they've used medeco.

KarenB Posted: Oct 26, 2004 03:25 PM+

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Posted: Oct 26, 2004 03:25 PM

Re: Which locks are best?

Thanks everyone. I think we will get a locksmith and most likely go w/Medeco.

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Oct 27, 2004 07:29 AM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2004 07:29 AM

Re: Which locks are best?

i like medeco as well

mlp924 Posted: Oct 27, 2004 10:34 AM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2004 10:34 AM

Re: Which locks are best?

Baldwin by far!

Annemarie13 Posted: Oct 27, 2004 12:45 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2004 12:45 PM

Re: Which locks are best?

I have Baldwin

Scoop Posted: Oct 27, 2004 01:21 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2004 01:21 PM

Re: Which locks are best?

We have medeco locks.

philby Posted: Oct 30, 2004 08:04 PM+

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Posted: Oct 30, 2004 08:04 PM

Re: Which locks are best?

Baldwin. Hands down.

LIJuneBride Posted: Oct 31, 2004 10:29 AM+

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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 10:29 AM

Re: Which locks are best?

If you like the locks you have, you don't have to replace them. A locksmith can re-key them so the old keys don't work, and the locksmith will make new keys for you.

If you don't want to do that, my DH says Medeco are the only locks worth anything.

Corduroy94 Posted: Nov 01, 2004 08:52 AM+

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Posted: Nov 01, 2004 08:52 AM

Re: Which locks are best?

I just locked myself out recently so the locksmith gave me a run down on this. He couldn't pick the Schlage lock in the front - he said he'd have to drill through it to get it open. However, the Kwikset lock in the back was open in 5 seconds an he said those can be picked with some simple tools from a hardware store...we just replaced it with a Schlage. He said Baldwin is also a very good alternative to Schlage if you have an odd shaped/sized lock to fit like in an old house. They have really good quality and more options than Schlage.