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Locks, standards and the cheap changes that stop the next problem.
Home security
Lock snapping defeats a cheap euro cylinder in seconds. Here is what the star ratings mean, which standard to insist on, and how to tell whether you actually got what you paid for.
27 Aug 2026
Home security
Most key safes sold in the UK have no police approval, and a burglary through a non-approved one can invalidate a claim. Which standard matters, and where to put it.
27 Aug 2026
Home security
A landlord holding a key is normal. Using it without permission is not. The 24-hour notice rule, what counts as harassment, and where the line actually sits.
27 Aug 2026
Home security
Non-compliant locks are one of the most common reasons a burglary claim is refused — even when the burglar came in somewhere else. How to check your door in sixty seconds.
27 Aug 2026
Home security
You have no idea how many keys exist to your new home. Here is who to ask, what your policy probably requires, and the difference between a £15 job and a £200 one.
27 Aug 2026