SAFETY & SECURITYAnchor tall furniture to a wall5 wall types▾
SAFETY & SECURITYBolt a small safe to a wall2 wall types▾
SAFETY & SECURITY · 10 STEPSCheck your fire escape route and keysWalk your fire escape route, test every exit key, and agree a meeting point in one short session.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 9 STEPSChildproof a home: what actually helpsFit the safety gear that actually stops injuries: gates, anchored furniture, socket and corner protection, done safely on any wall type.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 7 STEPSChoose where to put smoke and carbon monoxide alarmsWork out where UK rules and common sense say alarms should go, then fit them safely to any wall or ceiling type.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 6 STEPSDo you need socket covers? What actually keeps sockets safeSocket covers aren't needed on UK sockets; check for damage, remove covers, avoid overloading, and test your RCD instead.
SAFETY & SECURITYFit a battery heat alarm3 ceiling types▾
SAFETY & SECURITYFit a battery smoke alarm3 ceiling types▾
SAFETY & SECURITYFit a battery video doorbell2 outside surfaces▾
SAFETY & SECURITYFit a carbon monoxide alarm5 wall types▾
SAFETY & SECURITY · 9 STEPSFit a door chain or door limiterFit a door chain or limiter to your front door, choosing the right fixing for a timber, composite or uPVC door and frame.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 7 STEPSFit a door spyholeFit a door spyhole safely in one session, drilling the correct size hole and checking your door isn't a fire door first.
SAFETY & SECURITYFit a fire extinguisher bracket5 wall types▾
SAFETY & SECURITY · 11 STEPSFit a garage door defender lockFit a garage door defender to a concrete floor or masonry wall, with the right anchors and a safety check before drilling.
SAFETY & SECURITYFit a key safe2 outside surfaces▾
SAFETY & SECURITYFit a kitchen fire blanket5 wall types▾
SAFETY & SECURITY · 7 STEPSFit a letterbox cage or guardFit a letterbox cage inside your front door to catch post safely, choosing fixings that suit your door material.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 9 STEPSFit a pressure-fit stair gateFit a pressure-fit stair gate safely, checking wall type, spacing, and adding secure screw cups where the gate needs extra support.
SAFETY & SECURITYFit a screw-fit stair gate5 wall types▾
SAFETY & SECURITY · 9 STEPSFit a shed lock and haspFit a strong hasp and staple lock to your shed door in an afternoon, with the right screws and padlock.
SAFETY & SECURITYFit a solar security light3 outside surfaces▾
SAFETY & SECURITY · 12 STEPSFit a stair gate to a banisterFit a pressure-free stair gate to a banister safely, checking what's behind each fixing point before drilling and testing it holds firm.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 10 STEPSFit a wireless burglar alarm kitFit a wireless alarm kit safely, checking wall type and hidden cables and pipes before you drill or screw anything.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 6 STEPSFit an anti-snap euro cylinder lockSwap your door's cylinder for an anti-snap version to boost security, matching the size correctly and testing before locking up.
SAFETY & SECURITYFit an outdoor grab rail by a doorstep2 outside surfaces▾
SAFETY & SECURITYFit an outdoor security camera3 outside surfaces▾
SAFETY & SECURITY · 8 STEPSFit child locks to kitchen cupboardsFit child-safety locks to kitchen cupboards to keep chemicals, knives and glass out of small children's reach.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 9 STEPSFit door finger guardsFit a finger guard to your door and frame so hinge-side gaps can't trap little fingers.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 8 STEPSFit hinge bolts to a front doorFit two hinge bolts to a timber front door to stop it being forced open, working safely with drill and chisel.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 7 STEPSFit locks to timber windowsFit key-operated locks to timber casement or sash windows, keeping keys nearby in case you need to escape a fire.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 7 STEPSFit sash window stops and locksFit sash stops and a sash lock to control how far your window opens and secure it shut.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 10 STEPSFit window restrictorsFit window restrictors to stop windows opening too far, using screws suited to your frame material.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 7 STEPSInterlink smoke alarms wirelesslyReplace old smoke alarms with wireless-interlink ones so they all sound together when any one detects smoke.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 9 STEPSMake radiators and hot surfaces safe for childrenMake a room safer for children by taming hot radiators, fires, kettles and hob hazards, and fitting secure guards.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 11 STEPSReplace a hard-wired smoke alarm like-for-likeSwap a hardwired smoke alarm safely, working out your ceiling type before fixing the new base and reconnecting the wiring.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 9 STEPSSecure a shed against break-insStrengthen your shed's locks, hinges, windows and floor anchor to stop break-ins in one session.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 8 STEPSTest and replace smoke alarm batteriesTest every smoke alarm, replace flat batteries, then log the date and reset your monthly reminder.
SAFETY & SECURITY · 8 STEPSUse plug-in timers to make a home look occupiedSet plug-in timers to switch lamps on and off automatically, making your home look lived-in while you're away.