All Keyed Up

I get calls telling me they cannot get their key either in or out of the lock. They think there is something wrong with the lock itself , but what is happening most of the time is that the pins are dry and need lubrication. I use a product called Tri Flow which has Teflon in it. There are other brands that have Teflon and that is what I recommend. However trusty WD-40 is good to get you out of a jam. Just spray a little in the key hole or on each side of the key if stuck in the lock and jiggle (technical term) the key and walla out it comes.

If you want to add hardware to your house but don't want to replace and the keyed locks be sure you purchase the same Keyway. By that I mean take your house key with you to store and ask clerk to direct you to the same hardware that uses that keyway or key. They might even pin it up for you while you are in the store. They can only do it at time of purchase. You cannot take back to store for pinning once you have left with it. Unless they have changed the Law. Ok, good hardware hunting.