Going away for a seemingly relaxing retreat, but are concerned about the security of your home whilst you’re away? It’s a common concern, especially during peak times of the year. luckily, there are some simple things you can do to make your home more secure when you’re not around.

Home insurance is one of the most important policies that any homeowner will have. It provides reassurance, peace of mind and the very real financial support you need if something goes wrong in your home. A burst pipe, a leak in your roof, a broken window: these problems can cause a lot of trouble, endless worrying and some choice words when it feels like it’s all going wrong. This is when your home insurance policy becomes invaluable. We often do not have the means to fix such large scale issues and even the small scale ones can come at the wrong time.

In the UK, approximately 376,000 bikes are stolen each year—that equates to about one every 90 seconds and that number is on the rise. The Office for National Statistics categorises bike theft as any instance where a bike is taken without the proper authority—this largely equates to theft of personal property (not store theft).  

So you can't get in your car, office or home due to a frozen door lock, this guide gives you some options and ideas on what to do to gain access without breaking your lock or key!