tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11149390772459362262011-11-27T17:23:21.569-08:00Ideas & Solutions for Locks related issues. Changing door locks can be expensive. From buying the RIGHT locks to hiring a installer, I know cos i paid big bucks to do a SIMPLE JOB. This Blog is dedicated to deliver solutions on how save $$ on lock related issues. SIMPLE, Do-it-Yourself, Value for MoneyHandynoreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114939077245936226.post-5488796856275696002008-01-09T22:20:00.000-08:002008-01-16T21:52:36.638-08:00<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Here's a scenario.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">You just got the keys to your new flat [esp. re-sale ones].<br />While having a tight renovation budget, you are thinking of ways to save cost.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">You may have concerns if the previous owner or contractors coming back without your knowledge. Thinking… your new HD plasma TV &amp; Italian sofa are gone when you come home. Doors are in good condition while previous owner &amp; contractors may have the bunch of keys.<br /><br />So, how much does it cost to change a lock?</span> </p> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> Average Locksmiths charges:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">$20</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">for Transport</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">$10 – $60 for Labor</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Mark up 20-50% for the locks.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;"> Typically, you pay <span style="font-weight: bold;">$90 [transport + labor for 1main door, 3 internal door]</span><br />This is excluding the Locks and to mercy of their Mark-ups.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;"> Sadly, the reality, $90 is not exactly easy money for these locksmiths considering increasing petrol prices &amp; inflations. Their ability to resolve complications and technical expertise would mean an hour of their labor is not even equivalent to 3 hours of ours. [Yet, provided we have the ability to get the job done]</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;"> Thus, this blog is not about replacing Locksmiths. But I hope it’ll be educational and probably encourage home owners to Do-It-Yourself for those simpler tasks while leaving the complicated tasks for the professional.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;"> This is what got me started.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Do-It-Yourself</span> will also mean <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">variety</span> when you get to choose what want to buy as compared to what locksmiths have in their boot. You may get<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">lower prices</span></span> when you avoid inelastic bargain position when locksmith is at your door step. Last of all, you get to <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">learn a skill</span> </span>which may come in handy [example: impressing your in-laws]</span></p> <span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" ></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1114939077245936226-548879685627569600?l=changelocks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Handynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114939077245936226.post-28881004721573989462008-01-09T21:29:00.000-08:002008-01-16T21:58:05.292-08:00<span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">From wikipedia:<br />The phrase <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:100%;" >"do it yourself "</span> came into common usage in the 1950s in reference to various jobs that people could do in and around their houses without the help of professionals. A very active community of people continues to use the term DIY to refer to </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabricating" title="Fabricating">fabricating</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> or repairing things for home needs, on one's own rather than purchasing them or paying for professional repair. In other words, </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_improvement" title="Home improvement">home improvement</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> done by the householder without the aid of paid professionals.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1114939077245936226-2888100472157398946?l=changelocks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Handynoreply@blogger.com0