Learn the Residential
Locksmith Trade
Practical, real world locksmith training.
Learn how locks work, how to rekey and install them, and how to build a successful residential locksmith business.
What You’ll Learn
What You’ll Learn
Residential locksmithing is a valuable skill that can provide steady work, independence, and a real trade you can rely on.
On this site you’ll learn the practical skills locksmiths use every day, including:
Rekeying Locks
Learn how to rekey common residential locks such as Kwikset and Schlage so multiple locks work with the same key.
Lock Installation
Step by step instruction for installing deadbolts, door knobs, keypad locks, and other residential hardware.
Lock Repair & Troubleshooting
Understand how locks fail, how to diagnose problems, and how to repair common door hardware issues.
Locksmith Tools
Learn what tools locksmiths actually use and which tools beginners should start with.
Starting a Locksmith Business
Learn how to start and run a small residential locksmith business including pricing, tools, and getting customers.
Latest Videos
Latest Locksmith Training Videos
New instructional videos are posted regularly covering locksmith techniques, tools, and real-world locksmith work.
Each video focuses on practical training you can use immediately.
Examples include:
• How to Rekey a Kwikset Deadbolt
• How Door Locks Actually Work
• Locksmith Tools for Beginners
• Installing a Residential Deadbolt
• Rekeying Multiple Locks to One Key
Locksmith Training Roadmap
If you want to learn the locksmith trade from the ground up, follow the training path below.
Step 1 — Understand How Locks Work
Learn the basic parts of residential locks, how cylinders work, and how keys interact with pins.
Step 2 — Learn Rekeying
Rekeying is one of the most common locksmith services. Learn how to rekey common residential locks.
Step 3 — Install and Replace Locks
Learn how to install deadbolts, door knobs, and other residential door hardware.
Step 4 — Diagnose Lock Problems
Understand how to troubleshoot door hardware issues and fix common lock failures.
Step 5 — Start a Locksmith Business
Learn how to price jobs, get customers, and run a small locksmith service business.
