Richard 
Over the past few months, I’ve found driving in hours of darkness more challenging. It’s never been an issue for me before, but at the ripe old age of 41, one problem has become increasingly prevalent. And that’s the issue of bright LED headlights dazzling me when faced with traffic coming in the opposite direction. …
In the ever-evolving landscape of criminal activities, the United Kingdom has consistently adapted its law enforcement strategies to combat sophisticated threats. One crucial player in this arena is the National Crime Squad (NCS), a specialized unit formed to address the growing complexity and scale of organized crime. In this article, I’ll delve into the origins …
As well as operating under a reactive capacity (for example, if there’s a fire, you dial 999 and the fire service will attend to put the fire out), most fire services also have a pro active branch to their work – which usually means you can get a free fire safety check and a free …
Buying a used phone can be a savvy way to save money while still getting your hands on a device that suits your needs. However, the rise of online marketplaces like eBay and Facebook has brought along a new set of challenges, particularly the risk of purchasing a phone that may have been registered as …
So you’ve come to the decision that you want to buy a safe for your home, but exactly which home safe should you buy? Should you buy a small safe, a big safe, a heavy safe, a fireproof safe, a waterproof safe, an EN1143 graded safe? Like the old saying goes, you wouldn’t crack a …
Using a smoke detector in the kitchen is not recommended due to the heat, steam and smoke a kitchen will produce whilst cooking. Instead, a heat detector should be installed in the kitchen area. Installing a smoke detector in the kitchen area will produce multiple false alarms, and you’ll experience these alarms mainly when you’re …
If you are lucky enough to be going on holiday in the near future, then maintaining the security of your home whilst you are away is a very important part of the holiday itself. Worrying about your home is the last thing you need, so the following 5 tips (that are all free to implement), …
The battery life of a Ring wireless doorbell can vary depending on factors such as usage, settings, and environmental conditions. In general, Ring advertises that the battery in their wireless doorbells can last anywhere from one to six months on a single charge. However, actual battery life may differ based on how frequently the doorbell …
Under stair lighting is virtually non existent in older homes, mainly due to how that space was once used. It was primarily viewed as ‘dead space’ due to the sloped ceiling, but was quickly used to house things like vacuum cleaners, mops, buckets, and ironing boards. A dumping ground of sorts, used to hide away …
Falling out of bed can be a huge shock to the system, especially if the person who has fallen was in a deep sleep. Even worse than the shock of falling from a bed though, is the injuries that it can cause. Astonishingly, NHS data taken from the reporting period of 2020-2021 shows there were …