From Professional Locksmith Blake Warren

Protect the Home You've Spent Years Building.

Blake Warren's simple 3-step Home Security Action Plan shows you what to check, what to fix first and what can wait, so the home and life you've worked for aren't left to guesswork.

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Protect your familyyour homeyour belongingsyour privacyyour peace of mind
What's really at stake

A home is worth far more than its market value.

It's where your family gathers. It holds the things you've collected over a lifetime, some replaceable and some not. It's the one place that is completely yours.

You've spent years paying for it, maintaining it and making it the home it is today. That's exactly why its security deserves the same care you've given everything else.

When you protect your home, you're really protecting six things at once:

  • 01Your familyThe people who share your home and should always feel safe in it.
  • 02Your homeQuite possibly your largest investment, and the center of daily life.
  • 03Your belongingsJewelry, watches, documents, photographs and heirlooms gathered over years.
  • 04Your privacyYour home is your own space. Nobody should be in it uninvited.
  • 05Your prideThe time, money and effort you've put into making it yours.
  • 06Your peace of mindGoing to bed without wondering whether you've missed something.

Most of it took decades to build.
A sensible security review takes an afternoon.

The facts, from official U.S. sources
943,900

U.S. households experienced a burglary in 2024.

U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Crime Victimization Survey. A survey estimate that includes burglaries never reported to police.
52.1%

of burglary offenses reported to the FBI in 2024 involved residential properties.

55.4%

of burglaries reported to the FBI in 2024 involved forcible entry.

The encouraging news: the FBI reports that estimated burglary offenses fell 15.8% from 2024 to 2025. Burglary is declining nationally, and taking care of your own home is still one of the most sensible things you can do.

Home security is worth reviewing before there's ever a reason to question it.

A locksmith pointing to the deadbolt on a wooden front door
A professional looks at a front door differently.
The question worth asking

What would a professional notice that you haven't?

You've probably spent years maintaining and improving your home. A new roof. Fresh paint. A kitchen you're proud of. But when did its security last get that same attention?

For most homeowners, the honest answer is "not since we moved in." The doors lock, the alarm beeps, and it's natural to assume everything is fine. A locksmith tends to look a little closer, at details like these:

  • 1
    Locks and hardware nobody has reviewed in yearsMany homes still rely on whatever was fitted when the house was built or bought.
  • 2
    Keys you can no longer account forPrevious owners, contractors, cleaners, relatives, neighbors. Over the years, keys travel.
  • 3
    The doors your family actually usesBack, side and patio doors often get less attention than the front entrance.
  • 4
    The garage, and the door between it and the houseEasy to think of as "outside," even when it opens straight into your home.
  • 5
    Windows that are rarely opened, so rarely checkedThe ones behind the furniture are easy to forget.
  • 6
    Lights, cameras and alarms set up once and never revisitedHaving the equipment isn't the same as knowing it's still doing its job.
  • 7
    Valuables and documents kept wherever there was roomStorage that grew by habit rather than by plan.
  • 8
    How your home looks while you're awayTravel, long weekends and everyday routines all deserve a thought.

None of this is carelessness. Home security simply isn't your profession. It is Blake's. And once someone shows you where to look, most of it is quick and straightforward to review.

Without a plan
"I think we're fine. I hope we're fine."
With Blake's plan
"I've checked it properly, and I know what to do next."
The solution

Blake Warren's 3-Step Home Security Action Plan

You don't need to become a locksmith. You need a locksmith to show you what deserves attention. That's exactly what this plan does, one area of your home at a time.

What you're protecting

  • Your family
  • Your home
  • Your belongings
  • Your privacy
  • Your peace of mind

How the plan helps you do it

  1. 1
    CHECKWalk through your home with a professional's guided review.
  2. 2
    PRIORITIZEScore what you find so you know what matters most.
  3. 3
    IMPROVEFollow your own plan, in the right order, and track it.
  1. STEP1

    Check your home, the way a locksmith would

    Blake walks you around your property area by area: entrances, windows, garage and outside access, lighting and monitoring, and where your valuables are kept. He tells you what to look at and why it matters, in plain English. No tools, no jargon.

  2. STEP2

    Know what matters most

    Note what you find on the Home Security Scorecard. Each item goes into one of three groups, so instead of a vague sense of unease you have a clear picture of what needs attention now, what's an easy win and what's worth a professional's opinion.

    Fix soonEasy winAsk a pro
  3. STEP3

    Improve your protection, step by step

    Turn your scorecard into a written action plan that fits your home, your household and your budget. Work through it at your own pace and check items off as you go, so nothing important is left to "someday."

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What you'll actually receive

A working plan for your home, not just something to read.

Keep Burglars Out is built to be used. Alongside Blake's guidance, it includes the worksheets you'll fill in as you go. Here's a look at the kind of pages inside.

Keep Burglars OutStep 1
Step 1 · Check
Your Home Assessment Map

Work around the outside of your home first, then move inside. Mark each area as you review it.

1 2 3 4 5 indoors
1Entrances2Windows3Garage & outside4Lighting & monitoring5Valuables
Blake WarrenSample page

Home Security Assessment MapYour route around the property

Keep Burglars OutStep 2
Step 2 · Prioritize
Home Security Scorecard
Fix soonEasy winAsk a pro
1 · Entrances
Front door closes and latches easily
Back door lock turns smoothlyFix soon
2 · Windows
Ground-floor window locks all work
3 · Garage & outside
Door from garage to house reviewedEasy win
4 · Lighting & monitoring
Camera coverage checkedAsk a pro
Notes
Printable worksheetSample page

Home Security ScorecardRecord and sort what you find

Keep Burglars OutStep 3
Step 3 · Improve
My Home Protection Plan
CHECK ✓PRIORITIZE ✓IMPROVE
PriorityActionDone
Service the back door lock
Reset outdoor light timers
Account for every spare key
Review garage-to-house door
Ask a locksmith about front door hardware
Decide where documents are stored
Progress trackerSample page

Home Protection Plan & TrackerYour priorities, in order, checked off

Representative sample pages. Entries shown are examples; you complete your own for your home.

When you've finished, you'll have:

  • A completed security reviewEvery main area of your home, looked at properly.
  • Clear prioritiesWhat to deal with soon, what's easy and what to ask a pro.
  • A written action planIn a sensible order for your home and budget.
  • A way to track progressSo good intentions actually get finished.
  • Better questions for a proIf you do call someone, you'll know what to ask.
  • Peace of mindKnowing you've checked, rather than hoping.
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Front cover of Keep Burglars Out by Blake Warren, Professional Locksmith
Keep Burglars Out, by Blake Warren
Why listen to Blake Warren?

Guidance from the trade, not from a sales brochure.

I'm Blake Warren, and I'm a professional locksmith.

A locksmith's work is about how doors, locks and hardware really perform in everyday homes. Over time, you learn what tends to wear out, what quietly gets overlooked and which simple, sensible changes actually make a difference.

Most homeowners never get that perspective, because there's never a reason to ask for it until something goes wrong. I wrote this guide so you can have it now, on your own terms, laid out as a step-by-step plan you can follow yourself.

I won't tell you to tear everything out and start again. Many of the most worthwhile improvements are maintenance jobs and good habits. And where something genuinely needs a professional, I'll tell you that plainly.

Blake WarrenProfessional Locksmith

Searching online

Scattered tips, conflicting opinions and plenty of companies keen to sell you equipment.

Blake's plan

One clear process from a locksmith's point of view, focused on what your home actually needs.
Get the plan for $4.99

Everything you need to review and protect your home.

  • Keep Burglars Out, Blake Warren's complete home security guide
  • The 3-Step Home Security Action Plan: Check, Prioritize, Improve
  • Home Security Assessment Map of the five key areas to review
  • Home Security Scorecard, a printable worksheet for what you find
  • Home Protection Plan & Tracker to work through your improvements

The map, scorecard and tracker are all part of the book. This is a digital product. Nothing is shipped.

Keep Burglars Out
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

I'm not handy. Is this for me?
Yes. It's written for homeowners, not tradespeople. Blake tells you what to look at and what to note down, in plain English. Where something needs a professional, the guide says so.
Do I need to buy expensive security equipment?
No. The plan starts with what you already have. Many worthwhile improvements are maintenance or simple changes. The guide helps you understand which kinds of upgrades may be worth considering and which can wait, so you decide.
Will it work for my type of home?
The plan covers areas most homes share: entrances, windows, garage or outside access, lighting and monitoring, and where valuables are kept. You simply review the parts that apply to your property.
Is this a digital or printed book?
It's a digital book. Nothing is shipped. You can print the worksheet pages if you'd like to fill them in by hand as you walk around your home.
Can I read it on my phone or computer?
Yes. It opens on a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.
How will I receive it?
Access is instant. As soon as your payment is complete you'll be given access to the book, and access details are sent to the email address you use at checkout.
Is this a recurring payment?
No. It's a single payment of $4.99. No subscription and no recurring charge for the book.
Does this replace a professional inspection?
No. It's an educational guide that helps you understand your home and organize your priorities. It isn't a substitute for an in-person assessment by a qualified locksmith or security professional, but it will help you know what to ask if you book one.
Keep what you've built

You've spent years building it. Take an afternoon to protect it.

Your family, your home, your belongings and your peace of mind are worth more than an assumption. For $4.99, a professional locksmith will show you exactly what to check and what to do about it.

  1. 1Check your home with a locksmith's guided review.
  2. 2Prioritize what you find on a simple scorecard.
  3. 3Improve step by step and track your progress.
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Educational information only. Keep Burglars Out provides general home security education. Following the guide does not guarantee that your home will be protected from burglary, theft or any other crime, and no home can be made burglar-proof. The guide is not a substitute for an in-person assessment by a qualified locksmith or security professional. Always follow applicable building, fire-safety and egress requirements, and any rental, HOA or insurance terms that apply to your property.

Statistics are drawn from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics and the FBI as cited above. Survey and police-reported figures use different methods and are not directly comparable.

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