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After she binge-watched Special Ops: To Catch a Criminal, my sister asked for my help in improving her home security. I'd appreciate all advice! Wood front door: Already fitted with a British Standard rim lock. Is that enough, as it’s a BS3621 lock? She likely won’t want a London bar for the...

Talk to me about security lights with cameras (e.g., Eufy Floodlight Cameras, Yale's Floodlight Camera). Are they any good? Which are the most discreet? Do you have any recommendations?

Which CCTV and alarm systems, if any, aren’t made in China? Are any made in Britain?

My sister’s place has aluminium doors fitted with euro cylinder locks. The cylinder sticks out significantly because the doors are thin. Even a cylinder with a 27mm external side (the shortest I’ve found) would still protrude, but does that matter in a metal door? Would an anti-snap euro...

What do you think of this Jackloc Titan? It’s a window restrictor that claims to resist forced entry. I can’t tell how easily a window opens with the Jackloc Titan fitted. What do you think? It’s passed Sold Secure Bronze testing (i.e., not über-secure, but presumably better than a cable...

Does window film exist that’s resistant to UV and forced entry? Also, presumably, should security film be bonded to the frame for burglary resistance?

I need to replace the handle on a uPVC window – something I’ve done numerous times before. This time, however, I cannot budge the plastic cap covering the screw in the old handle. I’ve tried everything: a knife blade, blaming Brexiteers, swearing, blaming Remainers, and even prayer. But that...