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The Everyday Benefits of Smart Locks
Separate access codes, temporary entry and easier access management: the practical benefits to look for.
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Keypad or Phone Entry: Which Fits Your Routine?
Keypad entry and phone entry solve different everyday problems.
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Temporary Access Without Sharing a Permanent Key
Temporary access can help when a cleaner, dog walker or approved visitor needs to enter for a limited period.
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Will a Smart Lock Fit Your Existing Door?
A smart lock is not automatically compatible with every door.
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Planning for Smart Lock Batteries and Backup Entry
Battery care is part of owning an electronic lock.
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Smart Locks for Households with Several Users
A household with several users needs an entry arrangement that everyone can understand.
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Considering a Smart Lock Before Moving In
Moving into a property is a useful time to review entry hardware.
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Smart Lock or Building Access Control?
A smart lock and a building access control system are not interchangeable solutions.
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What Should a Smart Lock Installation Estimate Include?
A useful smart lock estimate explains the work, not just the equipment name.
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What to Review After Smart Lock Installation
The end of a smart lock installation should include a clear handover.
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Why Door Repairs May Come Before a Smart Lock
A smart lock depends on a door that closes and aligns correctly.
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Why Choose 770 Doors & Windows? Local. Professional. Insured.
A local, professional and insured business serving homes and businesses across NYC and Long Island.
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Why Choose a Local Door and Security Service Business?
A local service business offers a direct starting point when a door, window or entry system needs attention.
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Discussing Insurance Documentation Before a Service Visit
Some property managers ask service businesses for insurance documentation before work is scheduled.
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Which Photos Help with a Door or Security Service Request?
Useful photos show the complete item as well as the area causing difficulty.
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Coordinating Doors, Intercoms and Cameras in One Project
A property upgrade may involve several services around the same entrance.
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Comparing Service Estimates Beyond the Final Price
Two service estimates can have different prices because they include different work.
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Intercoms & Access Control
Audio or Video Intercom for Your Entrance?
An audio intercom lets an occupant speak with a visitor, while a video intercom adds a view from the entrance.
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Planning an Intercom for an Apartment Building
An apartment intercom must connect the right visitor to the right occupant.
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Answering an Intercom from Your Phone
Phone answering can be convenient when the person responsible for an entrance is not beside a wall station.
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When the Intercom Calls but the Door Will Not Release
An intercom can transmit a call correctly while the door-release function fails.
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Can Existing Intercom Wiring Be Reused?
Existing intercom wiring can affect both the scope and scheduling of an upgrade.
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Card Reader or Keypad for a Small Office?
A card reader and a keypad offer different ways to manage regular office access.
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Keeping Access Permissions Current When Staff Change
An access control system is useful only when its permissions reflect the current staff.
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Managing Access Across More Than One Door
A property with several controlled doors needs a plan for how those entrances relate to one another.
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Making Visitor Entry Easier for a Small Business
A controlled entrance should give visitors a clear way to contact the business.
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Remote Entry on Long Island: A Look at Our Work
The Long Island project footage on our website shows a glass entrance being demonstrated with a handheld remote.
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CCTV & Cameras
Plan Camera Views Before Choosing the Camera Count
A useful CCTV plan starts with what the owner needs to see.
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Why Nighttime Lighting Matters for CCTV
A camera view that looks clear during the day may behave differently after dark.
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Viewing Your Security Cameras on a Phone
Phone viewing can make a CCTV system more convenient when the owner is away from the recorder.
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How to Discuss CCTV Recording and Storage
Recording requirements should be discussed before a CCTV system is ordered.
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CCTV Planning for a Storefront Entrance
A storefront entrance often has changing light, glass reflections and a steady flow of people.
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Planning Home Cameras for Entrances and Driveways
Home camera planning should begin with the areas the household actually wants to review.
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Choosing Camera Views with Privacy in Mind
Camera placement should focus on the areas relevant to the property's needs.
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Repair or Replace an Existing CCTV System?
An unreliable CCTV system does not always need a complete replacement.
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Why CCTV Wiring Routes Belong in the Estimate
The appearance and practicality of a CCTV installation depend partly on where its wiring runs.
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What to Check at Your CCTV Handover
A CCTV handover should show the owner how to use the functions included in the installation.
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Doors & Storefronts
Why a Door Starts Dragging on the Floor
A door that drags on the floor can make a normal entrance difficult to use.
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When a Door Closes but Will Not Latch
A door can appear closed without the latch engaging properly.
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A Commercial Door That Slams Needs More Than Guesswork
A commercial door that slams can be disruptive for staff, customers and occupants.
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Repair or Replace a Storefront Door?
A storefront door does not necessarily need replacement because it becomes difficult to operate.
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Glass Door Hardware: Our Long Island Project Footage
Our Long Island work videos show glass double doors, overhead locking hardware and a magnetic lock at a glass entrance.
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Why the Door Frame Matters During a Repair
A door frame supports the hardware and helps the entrance close in the intended position.
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Why a Sliding Patio Door Becomes Hard to Move
A sliding patio door that becomes heavy to move may have worn rollers, track problems or alignment issues.
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Drafts Around an Exterior Door: What to Review
A draft near an exterior door can come from gaps, worn seals or an entrance that no longer aligns correctly.
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Planning Door Service Around Business Hours
Commercial door work needs a plan for how the property will operate during the visit.
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Door Hardware in Williamsburg: A View of Our Work
The Williamsburg video on our website shows a residential door with a black, key-operated deadbolt and matching hardware.
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When a Window Will Not Stay Open
A window that will not remain open may have a problem with its support hardware or related components.
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Why a Window Lock May Stop Lining Up
A window lock that no longer lines up can indicate more than worn locking hardware.
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Drafty Windows: Repair Assessment Before Replacement
A draft near a window does not by itself prove that the entire unit needs replacement.
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How to Compare Window Repair and Replacement
Choosing between window repair and replacement starts with the condition of the existing unit.
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Why Replacement Windows Need On-Site Measurements
A replacement window should be ordered from confirmed dimensions and an assessment of the opening.
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