Your home is only as strong as the door hardware securing it.

At C & E Lock & Safe Inc., we rekey and repair thousands of locks across Northwest Arkansas every year — and most homes are using the cheapest hardware sold on store shelves.

Here’s why your locks might not be protecting you the way you think.

Not All Locks Are Created Equal

There are three major grades of lock hardware:

Grade 3 – Basic Residential

This is what most homes have. It’s the cheapest, easiest to kick in, and designed for light use.

Grade 2 – Heavy Residential / Light Commercial

Much stronger. Better for rental homes, Airbnb units, and exterior doors.

Grade 1 – Commercial Grade

Top tier strength. Built to withstand heavy abuse and forced entry.

Most break-ins happen because the hardware fails — not because the lock was picked.

When Rekeying Isn’t Enough

Rekeying is great for controlling who has access, but it doesn’t improve physical strength.

If your door hardware is low-grade, rekeying simply changes the key — it doesn’t make you more secure.

We often recommend upgrades when:

• The door frame is weak
• The strike plate is tiny and uses short screws
• The deadbolt is a light-duty model
• The hardware was installed by a home builder using the cheapest option available

A couple of small upgrades can make a big difference.

Security Hardware That Actually Works

Here are the most effective improvements:

• Grade 1 Deadbolts

Much harder to kick in or force open.

• Reinforced Strike Plates

Using 3” screws that bite into the wall studs instead of just the trim.

• Continuous Hinges for Commercial Doors

Stops sagging and greatly increases strength.

• High-security locks

More pick-resistant and impact-resistant.

And remember — when you buy locks from us, we rekey them for free. Saves you money and ensures everything is set up correctly.

Avoid the Scammers While You’re Upgrading

Cheap “$19 locksmith” ads love to overcharge people for low-quality lock replacements. Before you call anyone to your home, watch this quick video we made to protect customers from common scams:

👉 https://youtu.be/320mgOBtTwk

Want Your Door Security Evaluated?

We can inspect your doors, hardware, and locks and make recommendations based on real-world security — not retail packaging.

📞 Call 479-521-LOCK
Fayetteville, AR

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When it comes to securing your home or business, we understand that price matters. That’s why many people turn to online retailers or big box stores to buy locks — thinking they’ll save a few bucks. But in reality, that choice often costs more than it saves.

Here’s why buying your locks from a local locksmith like C & E Lock & Safe Inc. is the smarter move:

✅ We Key Them for Free

When you buy locks from us, we’ll key them to match each other for free. That means if you buy a set of doorknobs and deadbolts, we’ll make sure one key works everything — no extra charge.
But when people bring in locks they bought elsewhere? Rekeying usually adds $10 to $15 per lock, sometimes more. That adds up fast — and ends up costing more than buying the lock from us in the first place.

💡 We Make Sure It’s the Right Lock for the Job

Ordering online often means guesswork. We regularly see people buy the wrong type of lock — the wrong backset, finish, or function. Then they have to return it, reorder, and pay us to fix it anyway.
When you buy from us, we’ll make sure you get the right lock the first time — and we can install it too, if needed.

🛠 We Stand Behind What We Sell

If there’s ever an issue with a lock you bought from us, we handle it directly. Try getting that kind of support from a website based in another state.

🏘 You’re Supporting Local, Not a Call Center in Another State

When you shop online, that money leaves Northwest Arkansas and goes to a corporation or third-party seller somewhere else.
When you buy from C & E Lock & Safe, you’re investing in your community. You’re helping us support local jobs, serve local customers, and keep your neighbors secure — not funding a faceless website.

🚪 Final Thought

So before you click “Add to Cart” on a lock from a random website, give us a call or stop by. Not only will you get quality hardware at a competitive price — you’ll get it rekeyed for free, the right way, by people who live and work right here in Fayetteville.

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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

C&E Lock & Safe Company, Inc. Receives 2019 Best of Fayetteville Award

Fayetteville Award Program Honors the Achievement

FAYETTEVILLE May 1, 2019 — C&E Lock & Safe Company, Inc. has been selected for the 2019 Best of Fayetteville Award in the Locksmiths & Keys category by the Fayetteville Award Program.

Each year, the Fayetteville Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Fayetteville area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2019 Fayetteville Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Fayetteville Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Fayetteville Award Program

The Fayetteville Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Fayetteville area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Fayetteville Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U. S. economy.

SOURCE: Fayetteville Award Program

CONTACT:
Fayetteville Award Program
Email: PublicRelations@awardedcity.org
URL: http://www.awardedcity.org

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