Safety
8 Really annoying Gumtree scams
These aren’t exclusive to Gumtree, they are generic scams that are in use all over the web, but do seem to crop up on Gumtree. Be sure to look out for the warning signs so you won’t be kicking yourself later…
15 incredible real life safe houses
Are you ready for the apocalypse, if and when it comes? You might not give it a second thought, but it certainly seems to be worrying a lot of people. The on-going global financial crisis coupled with recent military conflicts and increasing number of extreme weather events appear to have triggered a general fear in [...]
How to mitigate fire risks in your home
Fires can start from the simplest of things: cooking, smoking, electrical appliances, romantic nights in with candles, chip pans, fireworks and flame-throwers.
How to know if you have electrical wiring problems in your home
Faulty electrics are extremely dangerous, causing 12,500 fires and 2,000 electric shock accidents in the home each year, according to the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC).
Ten of the riskiest jobs you’ve (possibly) never heard of
Whether you’re an oil rig diver or a nanny, there are always physical risks associated with working (a nanny might trip over a child!). And the figures back this up; in 2010/2011 Health and Safety Executive statistics show that there were 200,000 injuries at work, with 171 proving fatal. But if you think you’ve got [...]
How to deal with cowboy builders
Having builders in your home isn’t always the nicest thing to put up with. For a start you have to put a lot of trust in them. You might have to give them the keys if you are at work all day and it’s often expensive.
Bill and Ben’s Dirty Little Secret: Why Burglars Love Your Flowerpots
With 20% of burglars not using force to gain entry to properties, leaving your spare keys under the flowerpot is considered one of the easiest ways to attract thieves.
Gadgets: The Perfect Christmas Gift for Criminals
Can you guess what day of the year you are statistically more likely to have a burglar in your home? The answer is New Year’s Eve.
Escape of Water: The most common household claim over winter
Winter: not only is it really cold and dark all the time, but it can seriously affect your property, too. The ‘Big Chill’ between October last year and February 2011, caused damage to as many as 3 million homes, according to figures from Churchill Home Insurance. And what was the most common claim over the [...]
Five Christmas hazards around the home
It is that time of year again: when we get out the tinsel and baubles, fire up the fairy lights, and bring a tree into our house. Christmas is certainly an enjoyable time of year, and we waste no time in making sure our houses are full of that Christmas feeling, both inside and out. [...]
