Why you should change the locks if you’re moving to a new house Moving to a new house is a stressful experience for anyone and, with so much to remember and do – cleaning, finding the kettle, that sort of thing – it is easy to overlook things, especially something that could be considered minor,
What to do if your car door gets stuck in the lock position There are a variety of reasons why people call auto locksmiths out to deal with an issue on their car. While many call outs involve lost keys, or keys locked inside the car, another common reason to contact an auto locksmith is
As long as there have been locks, there have been burglars trying to break them. The battle continues as lock makers seek to stay one step ahead of the criminals who try to break them. This is the case with cylinder locks. Currently, one of the most common ways to force entry to a property
Putting a key in the lock of the front door to unlock or lock it Is something that we do pretty much every day – even in these Covid pandemic times – so much so that we don’t even give a second thought to it. But what happens if you put the key in the
The front door is probably the most important entry point into any home – its where most people who call to the house come to first, be they guest or postman. But it can also be vulnerable to burglars. While you might think burglars prefer to sneak in through a window or a back door,
The humble letterbox is something that many people don’t give a second thought to, except when they hear the post being delivered through it. But the letterbox is a crucial part of your home security and homeowners should take precautions to ensure it is as secure as possible. Identity theft – where somebody steals the
Top tips for keeping your home safe While the number of residential burglaries is falling in this country, there are nevertheless still hundreds of thousands of offences committed each year. But by following some simple measures you can help ensure you don’t become a part of the statistics. Residential burglaries in England and Wales fell
Top security tips for property landlords While being a property landlord comes with a wealth of responsibilities, security should be at the forefront of your thinking. The private rented sector accounted for 4.5 million households in 2017/18, and has more than doubled since 2002, according to property specialists Knight Frank. Before the coronavirus outbreak occurred,
Top five strongest padlocks in the world If you’re looking for a relatively cheap but effective security option, then the humble padlock is always worth considering. For locking anything from a gate to a suitcase to more high security items, padlocks have been keeping possessions safe for decades. But there are many different sorts of
Christmas is many people’s favourite time of the year – especially when they receive presents. But it is also many thieves favourite time of the year too, with plenty of stealable items ready to be snatched from unsuspecting houses. Being the victim of a burglary can be heart-breaking at any time of year, but especially