Home security tips

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Kitchen Fires: The Leading Home Hazard, and How to Reduce It
The kitchen is the room least associated with a serious domestic disaster, yet it is where house fires most often start in France. A pan forgotten on the stove, oil... Read more...
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Winter holidays: securing your home before you leave
Festive season, ski trip: the home stays empty for several days, just when night falls earliest. The free steps to take before leaving, and what simple equipment adds. Read more...
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Home alarm with no subscription: which solution for which home
No need for a monitoring service to protect your home. Sensor, camera, motion alarm: which no-subscription solution suits your home, and its limits. Read more...
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Water damage: the most common home insurance claim, and how to detect it in time
More than a million water damage incidents are recorded each year in France, the leading cause of everyday claims according to the Home Safety Observatory. Where and why to install... Read more...
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Spare key, duplicate for a loved one: what prevention advice says about outdoor hiding spots
The Ministry of the Interior is direct: you should never hide your keys outside, even to leave them for a friend. Why this common practice poses a real problem, and... Read more...
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Outdoor lighting: how a solar motion-sensor floodlight deters break-ins
The gendarmerie recommends programmed lighting and motion sensors as burglary prevention measures. What a solar motion-sensor floodlight provides, and what it cannot guarantee. Read more...
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Doorstop alarm: an obstacle that makes noise, at home or while traveling
A portable lock secures a door silently. A doorstop alarm does the opposite: it secures and alerts. Two different mechanisms for the same need, whether traveling or at home. Read more...
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Outdoor motion alarm: what it adds before the camera
Before a burglar reaches the door, they cross a garden or a driveway. What an autonomous outdoor motion alarm provides, and why it does not replace a camera. Read more...
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Picture window and sliding door: the access point we forget to lock
The original latch on a sliding glass door is often the weakest point in its security. What the statistics say about break-ins through windows, and the concrete difference a reinforcement... Read more...
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Open window, child alone in the room: what fall prevention guidelines say
Every year, Santé publique France records accidental window falls among children under 6, often despite protection already being in place. What the data shows, and what really helps. Read more...
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Keys, bag, wallet: what an anti-loss tracker is really for
Missing keys, a forgotten bag, a wallet left on a table: how a Bluetooth anti-loss tracker works, what it really does, and its limits. Read more...
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Keyless car theft: what an RFID blocking pouch changes
In France, 70% of vehicle thefts occur without visible signs of a break-in, often through hacking of the keyless entry signal. What the insurers' report says, and what a shielded... Read more...
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Holiday Tranquility Operation: what the police do, and what they do not do
Registration for the Operation Tranquillity Holidays service is free, can be done online, and takes five minutes. It triggers patrols, not continuous surveillance: here is what remains your responsibility. Read more...
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Smoke detector: what the law requires, and who is responsible for it
Every dwelling must be equipped with a standardized smoke detector. Who buys it, who maintains it, what to tell your insurer: an update on a frequently misunderstood obligation in rental... Read more...
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Smart lock: what it changes, and what it doesn't
A smart lock solves a real problem: that of keys being passed around. It does not solve the problem of a forced door. Distinguishing between the two prevents a misguided... Read more...
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Door or window: where to install your first contact sensor
When you only secure one opening, you might as well choose the right one. Insee data on methods of break-in identify one point of entry that is significantly more exposed... Read more...
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Dummy camera: real protection or just a decoy?
Do dummy cameras really work? We examine what research says about visual deterrence, and we clearly acknowledge both the advantages and the limitations of this entry-level device. Read more...
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WiFi indoor camera: keep an eye on your home remotely
Vacations, hybrid remote work, pets left alone: how an indoor WiFi camera allows you to easily check that everything is fine at home, along with a few key figures from... Read more...
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Outdoor camera: protecting your home's perimeter
A visible outdoor camera protects the garden, driveway, and entrance before an intruder even reaches the door, complementing an opening sensor. A look at the official data on burglaries in... Read more...
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Nighttime falls at home: what the figures say
Getting up at night in the dark is no small matter: here is what the official figures say about falls at home, and how automatic lighting can reduce the risk... Read more...
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Personal alarm keychain: safety beyond the home
Walking home alone at night or crossing an empty parking lot can cause real anxiety. We explain what official data says about the feeling of insecurity, and the simple, practical... Read more...
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Travel, Airbnb, student room: the lock that secures the door without touching it
Whether in a hotel, an Airbnb, or a student dorm, you never have control over the installed lock. The portable door lock adds a physical barrier in seconds, with no... Read more...
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How to secure a rental property without drilling (5 solutions)
Five security solutions that require no drilling or renovations, suitable for rental properties: opening sensors for doors and windows, a portable door lock, and a personal alarm keychain. Read more...