What is lock snapping? One of the top concerns for homeowners is protection against burglars breaking into their homes. Many turn to high-security locks and deadbolts, but they may not realise that there is a new threat on the rise: lock snapping. This method involves breaking the cylinder within a door lock, allowing the burglar to easily manipulate and unlock the door. Even multi-point locking systems can be vulnerable, as they also rely on a cylinder mechanism. Some sources say lock-snapping could account for as much as one in four break-ins to homes around the UK. How to protect against lo ..read more

Specialist safety and security window films offer a key way to protect occupants from glass breakages and provide an economic and efficient way of upgrading glazing to meet building safety standards. Whether you’re in a big city or a small town, thieves can victimize your business and go after easy smash-and-grab targets — making your glass doors and ground floor windows vulnerable. Safety and security window films make it more difficult to get through your windows, helping to reduce your losses during smash-and-grab crimes. Along with this, they offer the following benefits. Help protect peo ..read more

Most homeowners looking to replace their front door, they’re doing so for one of two reasons – either style or security. But this isn’t a decision you should have to make.  The best front doors allow you to enjoy both of these benefits without compromising. We’ve put together a list of some of the customisation options you can choose from, which combine both style and security. That way, the only choices you have to make  Locks  The most secure locks don’t have to be the clunkiest eyesores around. Oftentimes, the more discreet, the better – especially if that means they can’t be ..read more

Securing your home, family and belongings as the clocks go back As autumn approaches, we look forward to all the festive activities the new season has to offer. And although we lose a precious hour of sleep to ring in the new season, we get to look forward to Halloween, Bonfire Night and the run up to the festive period. But what you may not have considered is that the combination of clocks going back and festivities of the autumn season also brings out the burglars in your local area. The autumn/winter months are statistically the worst times of the year for burglary, with the darker nights c ..read more

There’s no way to dress this up nicely; times are tough for many people right now. If you’re struggling to make ends meet, buying an expensive CCTV system is simply not an option. You won’t want to use precious electricity putting every light in your house on a timer either. The good news is – although the more expensive options of CCTV and burglar alarms are certainly very effective – there are also plenty of free or low-cost ways to help protect your home and belongings. Make the most of what you have If you have a lockable garage or shed, make sure your tools and bikes are kept inside and ..read more

Prep your home for the winter months with Yale’s security checklist When autumn arrives, we welcome all the things the season has to offer – colourful leaves, all the festivities and, of course, the clocks going back. And although we may lose that precious hour of sunlight each year, it’s actually opportunists that often get set to gain from the darker nights. Statistically, when the autumn arrives, us Brits see an immediate spike in burglaries, with recent analysis of home insurance claims proving a link between this surge and the clocks going back1. But worryingly, homeowners are still large ..read more

Alarms and security cameras are a common sight across homes in the UK, being there to help homeowners protect what matters most to them. And although these gadgets are an effective way of improving your home’s security, a simple front door security upgrade can have just as much impact in protecting a property and can often be forgotten. In fact, recent statistics from Yale have shown that 23% of burglaries occur through the front door1, so it’s wise that homeowners prioritise this part of the home to offer a first line of defence to their property. So, to ensure your front door is securely pro ..read more

With a recession forecast and looming on the horizon, it’s more important than ever to ensure that your home is as secure as possible. According to The Guardian, during the 2008 recession, personal thefts rose by a whopping 25%, and burglaries by 4%. Ensuring your home and personal and sentimental items are well-protected will mean one less thing to worry about as the winter months approach. Take a look at our top tips below for how to prepare for a recession: Change faulty locks Ensure your locks on both windows and doors are completely up to date, so you can have complete peace of mind in yo ..read more

Nobody wants to be the victim of a break in and while there’s nothing that will 100% prevent this, there are some things you can try to deter a burglar. Burglars are often opportunistic and tend to choose houses that are easy to break into, so it’s a good idea to make your house as secure as possible. Here are five tips to help stop your home being a target; Don’t leave empty packaging outside It can be hard to fit all boxes into a recycling bin, especially around Christmas and birthdays. But if a burglar sees an expensive laptop box sat on the pavement next to your bin, they might be tempted ..read more

Let’s face it, short term letting your property with the likes of AIRBNB, Homeaway, Booking.com etc , is an excellent opportunity for home owners to make some extra income. But the worry for everyone who goes down this route is that the security to the biggest investment you own is compromised immediately when your front door keys are not in your hands. Do you know where your spare set of keys are right now?  It’s a question that you probably can answer. They could be with Mr Smith who has collected them from the key box on the side of your house as per the arrangement and he’s now at the ..read more