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Guides from Yakima Lock & Safe
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Buying, moving and installing a heavy safe
A safe is built to be hard to move, so plan the route, the floor and the anchor before it arrives.
October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Locked out at night: what to do and what to have ready
How you handle the first few minutes decides whether this is an annoying night or an expensive one.
October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Master key systems and exit hardware for small businesses
A small business collects keys without trying, and a plan on paper fixes more than a pile of new locks.
October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Rekey or replace the locks after you move into a Yakima home
Nobody can tell you how many copies of the old keys are still out there, so deal with it before you unpack.
October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
When the car won't start, it might be the key
Before you replace the battery or the starter, find out whether the car still recognizes your key.