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Locked Out with a Broken Key? Don't Buy New Locks—Rekey Them! This weekend, we helped a Memphis homeowner who was stuck in a tough spot: a weekend house lockout caused by a broken key snapped off right inside the door knob. Most people assume this means you have to drill the lock, drive to a hardware store, buy all-new deadbolts, and spend your Sunday struggling with a DIY installation. At GI Locksmith, we offer a much smarter and more affordable solution. Here is exactly how we saved this customer time and money: Broken Key Extraction & Lock Picking: We safely removed the broken metal from the cylinder and picked the lock open with zero damage to the door. Residential Lock Rekeying: Instead of replacing the hardware, we disassembled the existing deadbolts and knobs and re-pinned the internal cylinders. Keyed Alike Convenience: We matched every exterior door on the house to work perfectly on one single key. Rekeying vs. Replacing: If your hardware isn't physically broken, rekeying is almost always the best route. It immediately disables any lost or stolen keys, upgrades your home security, and saves you the massive cost of buying new lock sets. Whether you just bought a new home in Memphis or are dealing with an emergency lockout, don't replace it—rekey it!