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Mr Sharpie Locksmith Locksmith and tool sharpening company family owned and operated since 1986. we offer services both residential and commercial. More promotions to come.

Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County area have seen significant growth in smart lock adoption over recent ...
10/14/2026

Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County area have seen significant growth in smart lock adoption over recent years. Smart locks allow homeowners to manage access remotely, assign temporary codes, and receive entry notifications - all from a smartphone. The locksmith role has evolved alongside this technology, now including programming, troubleshooting, and integrating these devices with existing door hardware.

How often should locks be maintained? Most quality locks can function for decades with minimal care, but periodic lubric...
10/13/2026

How often should locks be maintained? Most quality locks can function for decades with minimal care, but periodic lubrication with a dry graphite or PTFE-based product keeps the pins moving smoothly and prevents wear on the key cuts. Avoid oil-based lubricants inside lock cylinders - they attract dust and debris over time, which can cause the very sticking and stiffness they were meant to prevent.

One of the most satisfying parts of working as a locksmith is solving a puzzle no one else could crack. A customer arriv...
10/12/2026

One of the most satisfying parts of working as a locksmith is solving a puzzle no one else could crack. A customer arrives with a decades-old padlock and a broken key, no manufacturer markings, no documentation. The process involves measuring the key blank profile, identifying the lock series by its keyway shape, and machining a new key from scratch. When the lock opens on the first try, that is the reward. It is craft as much as it is a trade.

Mr. Sharpies Locksmith has been a family-owned business in the Dania Beach area since 1986. What started as a neighborho...
10/09/2026

Mr. Sharpies Locksmith has been a family-owned business in the Dania Beach area since 1986. What started as a neighborhood locksmith has grown into a full-service operation covering residential, commercial, and automotive needs across Broward County and Miami-Dade County. Decades of serving the same communities have shaped a reputation built on consistency and trust rather than advertising alone.

There is a common belief that a deadbolt automatically means maximum security. In reality, a deadbolt is only as strong ...
10/08/2026

There is a common belief that a deadbolt automatically means maximum security. In reality, a deadbolt is only as strong as the door frame and strike plate it is mounted to. A grade-1 deadbolt paired with a weak strike plate using short screws can be compromised far more easily than most people realize. Upgrading both the lock grade and the strike plate hardware together provides a much more reliable barrier.

Transponder keys use a small electronic chip embedded inside the key head. When the key is inserted into the ignition, t...
10/07/2026

Transponder keys use a small electronic chip embedded inside the key head. When the key is inserted into the ignition, the car's receiver sends a radio signal to the chip. If the chip returns the correct response code, the engine is allowed to start. Without a programmed chip, the car will not start even if the physical key cuts are a perfect match. This technology has been standard on most vehicles since the mid-1990s.

South Florida communities like Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, and Hollywood have something in common beyond warm weather ...
10/07/2026

South Florida communities like Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, and Hollywood have something in common beyond warm weather - a growing demand for mobile locksmith services. When someone is locked out far from a shop, a fully equipped mobile unit can handle key cutting, lock rekeying, and transponder programming right at the location. That kind of on-site capability makes a real difference for busy residents and commuters.

Every key blank tells a story. Before a key is cut, it starts as a raw blank - a flat, uncut piece of metal specific to ...
10/06/2026

Every key blank tells a story. Before a key is cut, it starts as a raw blank - a flat, uncut piece of metal specific to the lock brand and model. Locksmiths maintain inventories of hundreds of different blank profiles to match obscure, vintage, and modern lock systems. Finding the right blank for a hard-to-match key is a skill that combines catalog knowledge with hands-on experience.

Did you know that the modern pin tumbler lock - the kind found on most front doors today - was patented in the mid-1800s...
10/03/2026

Did you know that the modern pin tumbler lock - the kind found on most front doors today - was patented in the mid-1800s? Centuries of engineering refinement sit behind every key turn. The locksmith trade has evolved from hand-forged iron mechanisms to precision computer-cut keys, yet the core principle of matching pins to a unique profile has remained unchanged for over 150 years.

Fall is here, and as temperatures shift and routines change, it is a good time to think about the entry points of your h...
10/01/2026

Fall is here, and as temperatures shift and routines change, it is a good time to think about the entry points of your home or vehicle. Cooler mornings and longer evenings are a natural reminder to check that every lock is working smoothly. Mr. Sharpies Locksmith has been keeping Dania Beach and surrounding communities secure since 1986. 🍂

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328 S Federal Highway
Dania Beach, FL
33004

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+19549225671

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