# Where to rekey your locks **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 16, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019 "2013-04-16T06:57:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/1 "2013-04-16T06:57:16Z")
Picked up a new storm/screen door with a lock and I don’t like having two keys. I googled a few local key smiths…just wondering if anyone has had positive or negative reviews to share. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/2 "2013-04-16T07:00:09Z")
I had Lockman Locks re-key everything when my mom bought a new house. Prices were reasonable, service tech was on time and professional. ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/3 "2013-04-16T07:23:46Z")
> [@rugsr"](#): > > Picked up a new storm/screen door with a lock and I don’t like having two keys. I googled a few local key smiths…just wondering if anyone has had positive or negative reviews to share. > > Thanks > **[Re-key Locks Easily with Kwikset SmartKey | How to Re-Key a Lock Yourself in...](https://www.kwikset.com/smartkey-security)** > > Rekey locks yourself in seconds with Kwikset SmartKey. The lock that makes re-keying your own locks simple. Complete the entire process in a matter of seconds, without having to remove the lock from the door. These things are awesome. It might actually be cheaper to buy a lock for your entry door that you can match to your storm door key than having a locksmith come out. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/4 "2013-04-16T07:29:31Z")
^ Out of sure coincidence I saw this last week: [video][www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR-h64WwfW8[/video]](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR-h64WwfW8%5B/video%5D) ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/5 "2013-04-16T07:46:07Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#): > > ^ Out of sure coincidence I saw this last week: > > [video][www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR-h64WwfW8[/video]](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR-h64WwfW8%5B/video%5D) I would hedge a bet that you could open a standard lock in the same manner though. I feel like a locksmith may be a bit biased since this invention might cut into their profits. I love the new kwikset units, they are so incredibly convenient for people looking to reuse keys or if you are a landlord they are a godsend. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/6 "2013-04-16T07:51:58Z")
It doesn’t really matter with the quality of locks on a house… If someone wants to break in the can easily break a window etc ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/7 "2013-04-16T10:00:45Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > If someone wants to break in the can easily break a window etc I completely agree. I’m not for or against them. Just good timing. I have a standard deadbolt on my front door…and a 48" picture window next to it. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/8 "2013-04-16T10:27:08Z")
if a door window can be broken and the dead bolt is accessible, the dead bolt should be keyed on both sides. Otherwise the intruder can simply turn the latch and walk in. I guess since its keyed on both sides, lock smiths cost twice as much. ---
**Author:** ![e60oholic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/e60oholic/32/6228_2.png) [@e60oholic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/e60oholic)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/9 "2013-04-16T10:31:56Z")
Go to lockman he is the best! ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/10 "2013-04-16T10:32:17Z")
CWJ Lock and Key - Have used Chuck for years. Incredibly reliabel, fast, and professional. > **[CWJ Lock & Key - Westside - Buffalo, NY](https://www.yelp.com/biz/cwj-lock-and-key-buffalo)** > > Specialties: CWJ Lock & Key services Auto, Residential and Commercial customers. Replacement Key, lock re-key, new lock installs, key fob repair, master key systems, landlord. We can answer any question about your auto, home, or commercial… ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/11 "2013-04-16T14:16:51Z")
> [@sobo](#): > > [Re-key Locks Easily with Kwikset SmartKey | How to Re-Key a Lock Yourself in Seconds | Kwikset](http://www.kwikset.com/SmartSecurity/Re-Key-Technology.aspx) > > These things are awesome. It might actually be cheaper to buy a lock for your entry door that you can match to your storm door key than having a locksmith come out. Thats what I used on the doors I purchased from you… Your father didn’t even know those things existed until he installed them. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/12 "2013-04-16T18:47:48Z")
Some storm door keys are a smaller key than the entry door so I am not sure that is possible unless your key size is the same. Try suburban lock and key? ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/13 "2013-04-16T22:31:58Z")
thx guys ill call the place listed. yea my storm door key is the same size ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-rekey-your-locks/230019/14 "2013-04-23T09:12:16Z")
So I was in Lowes and I asked them about rekeying locks. They said they only rekey the locks they sell due to parts/pins that are required. It hit me that the lock I bought was from them. Saturday morning I pulled my deadbolt, brought it in and within 15-20min the guy had both sides done (keyed on both sides). Best parts was, because it was keyed on both sides every lock smith wanted to charge me $10 because it was $10 a side. Lowes charged me $5 for the whole thing Lowes :tup: