Flo Control

Flo Control is a unique variation on the pet door. This concept device uses image recognition technology to recognize your individual pet and allow them access to your home.

The built in camera, has an image sensor that see's your pet on approach, compares it to the file image stored in it's processor and if it is a successful match, the door unlocks.

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Cat Mate or Dog Mate

Cat Mate is a unique security device perfect for securing your pussy door or doggie door.

It uses a magnet strapped to your pets collar to allow only your cat or pet into your home.

On approach, the magnet deactivates the latch and allows your pal into your home, at the same time blocking unwanted animals from entering.

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2009 Top 20 Searches

We received nearly 300,000 page views last year from our wide readership. I posted a picture (to the left) taken from our Google Analytics showing the top 20 searched for terms that led people to this site.

We received hits from about 6000 keywords and keyword phrases.

We continue to innovate and improve our inventory items and also continue to write up short reports on unique security products we consider useful.

We hope you continue to enjoy our posts.

Thank you for your patronage.

V Lock - Why Didnt I think Of This?

This is a picture of a concept design by Junjie Zhang.

This product is designed to help everybody who fumbles to find the keyhole.

Sometimes when it's dark or when we may be a little inebriated, we may have difficulty in easily locating the keyhole to enter our key into the door.

Well, this is a problem solver isnt it?

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Top 10 Searches for April 2010

This website has been very kind to me in the last few years with an average of 300-500 search hits every month since 2006. There are probably some good reasons for this luck, but I suggest it is likely because of the significant amount of original content included here-in.

I have decided to try to include a monthly post highlighting the 10 most popular searched for terms that led viewers to this site.

These search results are gathered from my Google Analytics reports.

As you can see, there are significant numbers of searches for keyword terms surrounding keyed pocket door locks.

Our Cowdroy P697 Pocket Door Lock with Key, is proving (not surprisingly) popular in it's genre.

Other popular keyword search terms in the past month, include Schlage Securekey Problems.

Schlage Securekey is a new product recently released by Schlage in answer to and to compete with Kwikset's Smart-Key product line. The widespread discussion and marketplace concern about the lock bumping phenomenon, has forced some lock manufacturers to update their product designs.

We have been conducting our own tests of the Schlage Securekey product and anticipate presenting some interesting findings in the not too distant future.

Strikemaster II seems to be continuing it's popularity in searched for terms. The product is beautifully designed to prevent door frame casing failure, effectively preventing the most common break-in method of door kick-ins.

Expect to see more articles about the popular searched for keyword phrases in upcoming posts.

His and Hers Key Holder

Another novel idea adds to the convenience of finding your keys easily.

The His and Hers Key Holders are made in a mirror chrome finish, include a lock and key and are so easy to use.

Simply attach the key to your keyring, when you get home insert the key into your lock. It will be there when you need to leave.

Another "Why didn't I think of that?" product.

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Wonkey - Fixes that wobbly table

Now, here is a novel idea packaged in the shape of a key.

Wonkey is a product that just about anyone who has ever gone out for dinner to a restaurant, probably wished they had on their key ring.

Wonkey is designed to look like a key and fit appropriately on your keyring. It is made from silicone rubber for maximum grip and durability.

When you visit your favourite restaurant and get seated at the last table, often that table wobbles making your experience there less than pleasant. Food can spill, drinks spill, kids wobble the table just for fun...

Simply unclip the Wonkey from your keyring and chock the appropriate table leg. Problem solved.

But remember to take it with you when you leave.

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Cowdroy P697 Pocket Door Lock With Key - Install Instructions

Our very popular Pocket Door Lock with Key, is being snapped up by many customers, thank you.

Perhaps the most common question I receive is, "Will it fit in place of the existing lock I have?"

My answer to this common question is, "definitely". This lock has been especially designed to replace the common pocket door privacy sets found all across the world.

Here is how the installation is performed, according to the manufacturers instructions. While I suggest that your carpenter or builder be asked to install it, it is a reasonably straightforward project for the home handyman to perform, presuming they have the correct tools. **NOTE** This product is designed for doors up to 42mm (1-11/16") thick.

Each lock comes with a plastic template to guide the installation. I suggest that a jigsaw be used to accurately cut the extra depth necessary for the correct installation.

Be sure to follow the instructions correctly and in about 1-2 hours your project will be complete.

Install the screws of choice.


Mark the mortise strike fixing and complete.

At only $125.00, there are few, if any competitively priced alternatives.