John Hilton

John Hilton is the founder and chief editor of Setick with more than a decade of broad expertise and experience in home improvement specializing in smart home upgrades and home safety & security from security systems, surveillance cameras, home safes to gun safety.

John acquired vast knowledge and skills in these areas over ten years of absorbing information gained from books and articles and his own experience from practicing, researching, and testing devices in his house. John's career began in his childhood when he replaced a light switch all by himself for the first time and then worked full-time as a physical security consultant and kept learning from industry experts.

In 2021, John founded Setick with the mission of spreading knowledge on his beloved security and home improvement topics and slowly expanding to cover all things home including decorating and interior & outdoor design. His goal is to help even absolute beginners to secure their homes and accomplish home DIY projects effortlessly with easy-to-follow methods.

In addition, John reviews all kinds of stuff and writes buying guides to help you make purchase decisions because we all deserve the very best. In his spare time, John is active in forums and Q&A sites, helping people and answering questions with his straightforward and informational content.

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How to Become a Locksmith

Becoming a locksmith is easier said than done. However, there are lots of benefits and rewards of being one.

It’s Great Being a Locksmith: The Pros of the Job

Not every job gives you the liberty and freedom to do your own hours and only a few get lucky to have that ideal one where enjoyment is part of the entire job.

Locksmith Career Description and Opportunities

When you hear the word locksmith, the first thing that you think about is a lock and a key that opens it. But what most people don’t realize is that locksmiths offer more services than just making keys and picking locks.

Locksmith Training: Things You Need to Learn

The locksmith profession is quite in demand these days. So pursuing a career of being a locksmith corresponds to a substantial income and job stability.

Some Interesting Facts about Locksmiths

In case you don’t know, a locksmith is someone who does some work and service that is very valuable and important to the community. Just imagine a scene when you locked yourself out of either your car or your own home.

Some Things You Must Know Right Before Hiring a Locksmith

There will always come a moment or period in your life that you forgot where you placed your keys or you simply lost them. And because of that, you can’t go inside your own house or drive your car.

The Essential 5 Things You Must Do To Get Your New Locksmith Business Off the Ground FAST

Throughout my career working as a consultant with countless locksmiths, I’ve been asked many times what’s the ideal way for a new locksmith, who has attended their locksmith training, to get their own business off the ground and start bringing in money quickly.

The Risks of Not Knowing a Dependable Locksmith

Sure, you may have already bought the most cutting-edge security devices for your home and automobile but it doesn’t guarantee that you’re already safe from break-ins and other protection issues.

The Things Locksmiths Might Not Know But They Need to Know

Being a locksmith does not necessarily mean you have all the knowledge and expertise in being one. In fact, there are some little and big things you might actually be not aware of but you ought to know them as a member of the profession.