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Guides from Wilensky's Hardware & Locks
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Old House, Old Hardware: Skeleton Keys, Chest Keys, and Screens
The hardware in an old house tells a story, and a lot of it can still be saved, copied, or repaired.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Locked Out? What to Do in the First Ten Minutes
The first few minutes decide whether this is a small annoyance or an expensive repair. Here's how to keep it small.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Master Keying for a Small Building or Shop: How It Works and Who Holds What
One key for you, one key for each tenant, and nobody carrying a ring of fifteen. Here's how that's built.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Rekey or Replace? Your Locks When You Move Into a South Philly Home
You don't know how many copies of the old keys are floating around, and that's the whole reason to do something about it.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Some Keys Won't Copy at the Big-Box Kiosk
If you've ever carried a fresh copy home and watched it fail in the door, the problem is rarely you.