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Here’s a product for the homeowner who has it all — or for a homeowner constantly on the go: electronic programmable locks. Schalge’s new series of locks enables homeowners to program up to 19 unique access codes. And de-program them. This is a cool feature for homeowners who have — say — let me think a minute — a carpenter, plumber, AC guy, remodeler or handyman in and out of the house.
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