If your gate operator is hit by lightning (or damaged by a power surge from a nearby lightning strike, which is what usually occurs), there are many things that can make the problem worse. Here’s what to do—and not do—if a lightning strike damages your gate operating system. Don’t Force It to Work If you […]

On March 15, North Carolina released its annual school crime and violence report. While there were some improvements to last year’s numbers, other figures were discouraging. The report stated that incidents involving weapons, drugs and violence at Charlotte-Mecklenburg high schools went up from 584 to 710 this year. The figures represent the latest troubling statistic […]

Millions of robberies, burglaries, and break-ins occur in the U.S. every day. Fortunately, some people just aren’t very good at being criminals—resulting in both easy convictions and hilarious stories. Here are 3 stupid criminals who would probably be better off trying something else. Thieves Mistake Ashes for Cocaine In 1993, thieves broke into a house […]

Mormon missionaries. Jehovah’s Witnesses. Door-to-door salespersons. All of these people have a habit of coming up to your door, ringing your doorbell, and interrupting what you were doing with a pitch you didn’t ask for. If you’re sick and tired of getting up and answering the door, just to have to listen to somebody’s spiel, […]

As a professional gate repair company, it seems our phone lines start ringing off the hook after every lightning storm with people who need a gate operator replacement. As much as we love seeing you, we’d much rather see you during your preventative maintenance check than to replace a smoked out gate operator. Here are […]

So, you’ve been toilet papered. Allow us to offer our condolences. Fortunately, there is a way out of the two-ply covered nightmare you currently find yourself in. Here are some top tips to getting toilet paper out of your yard, as well as some ways to prevent it from happening again. Beat The Rain If […]

Commercial access control equipment allows business owners to create a safer, more secure and more orderly working environment. Access control gates can restrict access to sensitive areas, enhance the overall level of security that a business is able to enjoy, and may even improve the external appearance of a property. Creating a More Secure Workplace […]