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Repair, Upgrade or Replace? Choosing the Right Lock
Help with the decision between nursing an existing lock along and fitting something new. These guides cover the locks found on older Johannesburg doors and the keypad and smart locks people are now asking about, with the questions to ask before you spend money.
- Repair or replace
Older Doors, Older Locks: Lock Care in Established Suburbs
Rim locks, long-key mortice locks and timber doors that have moved: how to tell a tired lock from a tired door, when to keep original hardware, and the 60-year rule.
- Repair or replace
Smart and Keypad Door Locks: What to Know Before You Buy
Thinking of a keypad or app-controlled front-door lock? Batteries, backup keys, settings to change on day one, warranty catches with imports, and privacy.