Ava Thompson

Hands-on locksmith shop experience; now teaches homeowners and renters to harden doors and add local-first convenience safely.

Usability and physical reliability are the first layer of smart security.

A neighbor’s smart deadbolt froze during a blizzard. The batteries sagged, the strike was misaligned, and the backup key stuck. We warmed the latch, realigned the plate, and installed an offline keypad. I taught simple maintenance and code hygiene. Reliability returned without trading privacy for convenience.

I prefer mechanically sound locks, accessible keypads, and non-destructive installs that keep control local.