Home security for doors, windows and locks

Burglars are opportunistic and eager to get inside your home. To help you secure your doors, windows and locks to better deter criminals the Association of Chief Police Officers called Secured by Design has put together this checklist.

How to keep your home secure while you are on holidays

Secured by Design, a flagship of the UK Police has developed a list of holiday security tips to help people plan ahead and protect their home this summer. Follow these tips to fend of burglars and avoid lengthy insurance claims.

Protect your garden possessions with insurance.

Are your garden possessions insured?

With the long weekend just around the corner many people will be going away on short breaks. But leaving your home unattended can be an invitation for some criminals and the easiest place in the home to steal from is the garden.

Could high-value contents insurance help you?

Top benefits of using specialist home insurance providers

You'd probably imagine there's nothing worse than coming home to find your house has been broken into and your valuables stolen - but what if, even after that ordeal, your insurance firm refuses to pay out the full value of your possessions that are missing?

Safety for your home

Ensuring your home is secure is an important job that is often overlooked. The safety of yourself, your family and your possessions can be compromised if you don’t actively install home safety devices.

Protect your home with the right insurance.

Home insurance; read the fine print

Home and contents insurance is important to secure the longevity of your current lifestyle, yet two in every five Brits have inadequate cover.Many homeowners are at risk when it comes to accidents and mistakes.

Mortice locks are a secure choice for a home

What are mortice door locks?

If you are looking for new locks for your home, you may be wondering which ones are the most appropriate. This will depend on whether you need a lock for an external or internal door. Mortice locks are one option with a variety of uses and designs.

Leeds and London have most claims for burglary

Homeowners in Leeds and London are the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance policy, according to MoneySupermarket.com.

Act now on flood protection before it’s too late, urges AA

Thousands of homes at high risk of flooding could become uninsurable later this year, the AA is warning. The insurer is urging the Government to take decisive action to ensure that people's homes are protected.

Home insurance continues to rise, up 11% in 2011

Claims for weather damage and burglary are driving up the cost of home insurance. New figures from The AA British Insurance Premium Index show the average quote for annual buildings, contents and for combined policies rose by up to 11% last year.

Save 50% on home insurance cover

The January sales don't just apply to high street shops - there are also some great offers on home insurance available. Churchill Home Insurance is currently offering a 50% discount on cover taken out between now and March 31.

‘Save £199 a year’ by swapping to an online energy deal

Households on standard energy tariffs could be in line for a wallet busting bill of £514 next month, Moneysupermarket said today. But the comparison site said consumers can take action by switching to the best available online deal.

Keep your belongings safe amid flood warnings

Householders should check their insurance as Britain takes a battering from strong winds and torrential rain, according to Moneysupermarket.com. Those unfortunate enough to be flooded may need to claim on both contents and buildings policies.

Direct Line’s home insurance January sale

Householders looking for home insurance are being offered an introductory 30 per cent discount in the Direct Line sale. The deal, which starts tomorrow, applies when buying buildings insurance, contents insurance or both together.

Brits consider booby trapping their home to beat burglars

At least half of Brits are considering adopting booby traps and decoys to keep burglars at bay – believing them to be more effective than tried and tested deterrents, research by More Th>n insurance shows.

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Illustrator designed fabrics for your home

The British coast and countryside can have a place inside the home with a new range by Lewis & Wood bringing the outside in. The producer of lovely fabrics and wall papers has turned to designer, illustrator and wood engraver Andrew Davidson for new inspiration.

Usain Bolt hits the track in broadband advert

Usain Bolt signs up with Virgin Media ads

Who better to advertise super-speedy broadband than Usain Bolt? The Olympic gold medalist has been warming up for London 2012 by making an appearance in an advertising campaign for Virgin Media promoting their new ‘double speed’ broadband initiative.