A growing trend in the UK is homeowners having a parcel delivery box for home near their front door. And it really should come as no surprise, with more and more people opting to have goods delivered to their door instead of going through the trauma and expense of going out to do their shopping. …
In this article, we take a look at the Neighbourhood Watch scheme, what it’s all about, how to find a Neighbourhood Watch Schemes near to you, and even how you can set up your own neighbourhood watch or become a volunteer. What Is Neighbourhood Watch? A lot of people believe Neighbourhood Watch is all about …
In this article, I’ll look at the best home DIY security system you can buy for your home in the UK, without the need for contractors or specialist help. If your home doesn’t have a home security system in place, and you’ve been put off by expensive quotes from security companies, then a home DIY …
Narrow boat security is no different to home security. After all, you live on your narrowboat, so why wouldn’t you want it to be as secure as a house? In this article I’ll look at narrow boat security, how you can improve the security of your narrow boat, and what products you will need to …
In this article, we look at ways to improve home security for your home or property. The following 75 ways to improve home security are split up into different sections (mainly internal security and external security). Some of these security measures are free and easy to do, whilst others may cost money for the security …
Home CCTV systems have never been cheaper to buy or easier to install. But do you really need a home CCTV system? In this article, I’ll have a look at some pros and cons of installing a home CCTV system in order to deter and detect criminals and opportunist thieves committing criminal acts in and …
EV charger security is a subject that will only grow and grow over the next few years – with more and more electric vehicles on the roads, and more people with home chargers, security of electric vehicle chargepoints could become an issue. In this article I’ll look at Home EV charger security, what the security …
Layered security is an approach to security where multiple security elements are implemented on top of each other to strengthen the overall security of an asset like a home. The purpose of layered security is to strengthen overall security, providing backup functions and ensuring that there is no one single point of failure or vulnerability. …
The average police response time in 2022 to a grade 1 emergency is 16.5 minutes. A grade 1 response is graded for the most serious crimes where a police officer will be disptached urgently, with lights and sirens being permitted in order to get to the scene in the fastest possible time. Unfortunately, over the …
If you are a business owner, and you are not sure if you should buy a business safe, then the simplest way of deciding is to look at some of the benefits that having a safe can bring. Having a safe for your business premises is an extra layer of security, and is a place …