Lock Replacement vs. Rekeying: What to Choose for Your Home

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When your keys get lost or a tenant moves out, you face this choice: rekeying swaps the pins inside the lock cylinder, so old keys stop working, while lock replacement swaps the entire hardware. Rekeying usually costs less and keeps the same handleset, but replacement makes sense if the lock is worn or you want higher security. Think about your budget and whether you need a fresh start or just simple updated keys.