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Autumn & Winter Home Security Tips
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Security Tips For Autumn and Winter

5 Security Tips for Autumn and Winter Happy Halloween! Or perhaps not, for some. While many of us may get

What Is a Smart Home?

What is a smart home?  A smart home is a home that makes use of advanced automation systems that help

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National Home Security Month

National Home Security Month 2015

National Home Security Month (NHSM) is back for 2015.   Now in it’s third year, NHSM has been designed to create

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Doors

Door Repairs – Some Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Doors are an essential part of any home. They help to keep us protected from unwanted visitors such as burglars and also help to keep the warm air in and cold air out. Most entry doors (or exterior doors such as front or back doors) also have integrated security ranging from basic rim cylinder (‘night latch’) type locks to more secure multi point locking systems.

Some doors have a combination of these such as a rim cylinder and a mortice lock for ‘dead-bolting’ the door. Doors provide us with much needed security and it’s easy to take them for granted until something goes wrong and they need repairing.

Unfortunately door repairs are a common fact of life and at some point you may need to call in an expert to help you with yours. In the meantime, learn about the most common door faults, how you can help to prevent them from occurring and what to do when things go wrong.