Keeping Safe in and Around your Home

Home Safety Tips & Advice From Experts...

It may be a sanctuary from the outside world, but as the place where most accidents occur the home is often far from a safe environment. Being aware of the various hazards is therefore of utmost importance so that accidents in the home can be avoided.

September's Most Popular Articles...

Your Rights Against Troublesome Neighbours: Troublesome neighbours can seriously damage the quality of home life, but not only do you have the right to live in peace but the legal… [2774 views in Sep]
Home Security - Walls and Fences: For many people their first consideration when looking at how to secure their home is to look at windows and doors. However, your first line of… [228 views in Sep]
Can Householder be Forced to Fix Dangerous Roof?: If the disrepair of a householder’s roof presents a danger to members of the public then the responsible party should be forced… [76 views in Sep]
Plasterboard in New Build Houses: Can Paint Cause Smell?: I would have to disagree with your decorator and say it is much more likely the white emulsion paint is to blame for… [56 views in Sep]
Pavement and Driveway Safety: The safety and maintenance of your driveway or any objects or part of your property that overhangs or intrudes onto the pavement outside your property is… [42 views in Sep]
What Rights Does a Homeowner Have Against Intruders?: Despite operating outside of the law, burglars are still protected by it. So what rights do householders actually have… [32 views in Sep]

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Ask Our Experts: Plasterboard in New Build Houses: Can Paint Cause Smell?, Can...

Buying a Home: Rural Living - Safety Aspects, Buying a New Home: Safety Checklist,...

DIY and Maintenance: Plumbing Hazards, Repairing Structural Defects,...

Extending a Home: Loft Conversion Safety, Look Out For Rogue Traders When Extending...

Finance: Selling Your Home & Renting it Back - The Pros & Cons, Home...

Fire Safety: Escaping a House Fire, Cigars, Cigarettes and Fire, Smoke Detectors...

Hazards: How Clutter Affects Safety, Childproofing Your Home and Making It...

Heating and Cooling: Fireplace Safety, Room Condensation and...

Home Exterior: Garden and Pond Safety, Pavement and Driveway Safety, Caring For Your...

Home Security: Doors and Locks, Home Security Lighting Systems, Protecting Your...

Home Technology: Wireless Monitoring Systems, What to Consider When Buying Skylights,...

Householder Rights: Who Has the Power of Entry?, Safeguarding Privacy in the Home, The...

Indoor Pollution: Toxic HousePlants, Cleaning Without Chemicals, Dealing with Mould and...

Kitchen and Bathroom: Salmonella and eColi, Maintaining Your Fridge,...

Shed & Garage Safety: Safety and Garage Heaters, Garage Door Safety, Garage Lighting Ideas,...

Student House Safety: Minimising the 'Student Look' of Your Property,...

Latest Comments

Jess
Re: Your Rights Against Troublesome Neighbours
We live in a block of four flats with communal gardens and we share the same path as the neighbour above she has…

18 September 2020
Be Quiet
Re: Your Rights Against Troublesome Neighbours
I live in a flat above 2 people. The day after moving in they were playing very loud music and they did this the…

15 September 2020
mick
Re: Your Rights Against Troublesome Neighbours
Our neighbours have been an issue since about 2014. Started when my daughter, who was 3 years old, was sleeping…

11 September 2020
Veronica
Re: Your Rights Against Troublesome Neighbours
My neighbours moved in nearly a year ago. They have 3 children all under 8. My complaint is that they are…

10 September 2020
Jess
Re: Your Rights Against Troublesome Neighbours
My neighbor 3 doors down has done nothing but complain about me and partner since I moved in 2yrs ago. She's…

9 September 2020
Justme
Re: Your Rights Against Troublesome Neighbours
Someone i know is being pestered by neighbour. All over a boundary line which wasnt even an issue but hes…

6 September 2020
Freyd Nerves
Re: Your Rights Against Troublesome Neighbours
I'm thankful that this forum exists. I'm sorry that so many people have been victimised, abused, disturbed and…

23 August 2020
MIDNIGHT
Re: Who Has the Power of Entry?
i moved to my house 7 yrs ago i have put in so many complaints to council about the woman next door she has partys most nights one…

15 August 2020
Meaty
Re: Home Security - Walls and Fences
Our neighbour has placed a series of platform's adjacent to our fence with the expressed wish to encourage his cats into our…

2 August 2020
AuroraH
Re: Your Rights Against Troublesome Neighbours
I live in apartment with my mom, we've lived here for going on 7 years, a couple on the same floor as ours but…

2 August 2020