Articles tagged with: locks

21February

Security tips for your home whilst you're on holiday

Security tips for your home whilst you're on holiday

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.

08September

Protect your home & valuables - Top tips!

How can I better protect my valuables at home?

Protect your home & valuables - Top tips!
As the summer draws to an end, many of us are heading back to work after holidays abroad or staycations here in the UK. Some of you may be teachers or parents who have had most of the holidays off and have thusly spent a lot of time coming to and from your home all day long. In short, a lot of us have spent more time at home than we would normally do and now that the new academic year is upon us, some of your homes may suddenly become vacant from 9am-5pm again.

During the holiday periods, routines are often lacking, which means that suspecting burglars have a more difficult task on their hands. So now that we are leaving the joy of summer behind, what can you do to keep your home a bit safer?
11February

Home Insurance Claim

Is it always easy?

Home Insurance Claim

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.

17August

Back to school - Protect your bike! - Bike Locks

Preventing Bike Theft

Back to school - Protect your bike! - Bike Locks

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).  

24January

Frozen Door Locks

Tricks & Tips

Frozen Door Locks

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!

24November

uPVC jamming and sticking doors

Don't leave it too late to get sorted!

uPVC jamming and sticking doors

In the large part it is probably just an annoyance to you, or that is all you consider it to be. Maybe it is on that ‘To Do’ list but keeps on making its way further down the priority list. However, it could cause major complications, ones you probably to not want to think about. Jamming and sticking uPVC doors could cause dire problems in the event of a fire and could perhaps be a means of breaking into your home.

Neither event would you want to occur, but they might, so it’s best to prepare for the eventuality than ignore it altogether.

07July

How can hot weather affect your locks?

How it can affect your locks and what to do to help prevent it.

How can hot weather affect your locks?
We spend a lot of time worrying about the effects of cold weather. The effect on our homes, our work, our social lives, our cars and bills etc. We are a nation who love to talk about the weather, obsess and often moan. However, with summers being hotter (a lot hotter), have we really considered the effect that the heat can have?
23March

Security & Safety tips and tricks

Keeping you and your home safe

Security & Safety tips and tricks

It's an age old saying that an Englishmans home is his castle, so of course you want to feel safe and be safe in the confides of your own property. There are ways to help make sure this stays the case, and below there are some handy tips to help you along the way.

02November

‘Tis the season to be burgled – Don’t let your home be a target this Christmas

Top tips on making the burglars think twice this festive season

‘Tis the season to be burgled – Don’t let your home be a target this Christmas

During the festive season, crime is probably the last thing on your mind. It is a time for merriment, family, relaxation and indulgence. However, it is also the time that we leave our homes to experience all of the aforementioned and thus this can be the perfect time for a burglar to take advantage of your absence.