Easily re-key your locks. Get a text message on your phone when your kids get home from school.

Currently the only one on the market, Kwikset has introduced a SmartKey re-key technology that allows you to re-key your own locks in seconds without calling a locksmith or removing them from your door. You can re-key them as often as you like without compromising any security.

They look like any other lock that you would have on your home. They have multiple choices of styles and finishes in handle sets, knobs, and levers.

So why would you want SmartKey technology from Kwikset? Lets say that you are having your kitchen remodeled. You wont be home during the time that your contractor arrives or departs from your home, and you don’t want to leave your house unlocked all day. You can simply re-key and provide your contractor with a key. When your contractor has completed the work on your kitchen, you simply re-key back to your original key without having to replace the lock or calling a locksmith. This will give you the added security and peace of mind knowing that even if that contractor made duplicates of your key they will not be able to utilize that key to gain access to your home at a later date.

Another useful tool for those that own rent homes. A quick and easy solution for you to re-key when your tenants move out.

Another lock solution that Kwikset offers is the SmartCode touchpad. You can create temporary codes for your baby sitter, housekeeper, even contractors before you leave for work and disable them when you get home later that afternoon. These also incorporate the SmartKey re-key technology.

As an upgrade to the SmartCode touchpad lock, you can integrate it with Home Connect Technology that is a wireless way to lock or unlock doors with your cell phone or an Internet connection. Can’t remember if you locked the door? Check the lock status. When did your child get home from school? Receive text messages or even video of who enters your home. (Including contractors) All this and more can be achieved with the Control4 Solution.
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Watch a quick video on the lock and Control4 solution
http://www.youtube.com/user/Control4Fans#p/u/4/431gl0q84Jg

Kwikset SmartKey re-key technology
http://www.kwikset.com/smartseries/SmartKey.aspx

Just for fun: A Fruit Dip Recipe

Spring is here. Time to start planning your back yard parties, BBQ’s and more. And who doesn’t like fresh fruit?

This is especially good with fresh strawberries, although any fruit will do:

1 8oz. package cream cheese

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup whipping cream

1 tbsp. orange liquor (optional)

1 tbsp. lemon juice

pineapple juice


Soften cream cheese, then whip with powdered sugar. Add the whipping cream, lemon juice and orange liquor (if desired). Continue to beat, adding just enough pineapple juice to achieve desired consistency. Serve with fresh fruit(s) of your choice.