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People often want to know how to stop foxes from coming into their gardens, or more specifically, how to stop foxes pooing in the garden. In this post we share some practical, safe and effective ways to deter foxes from your garden. Foxes are naturally inquisitive, omnivorous scavengers, attracted to any potential food source. They are not dangerous and don’t attack humans, but they can be a nuisance, especially when they rummage through bins in search of food. Gardens can also be spoiled by foxes when they dig for invertebrates, bury food or establish an earth. Another common fox-related complaint...

The majority of burglaries and break-ins throughout the UK are opportunistic and unplanned. If a criminal spots an opportunity they take advantage of it immediately. Being the victim of burglary can be very traumatic, leaving people feeling unsafe in their homes. Police forces provide some valuable advice on home security including practical recommendations to bolster perimeter security. Layered Home Security One of the key recommendations made by police forces and security professionals is to employ a multi-layered approach. Layered home security provides robust, effective protection by using a variety of security techniques that overlap, thereby providing greater protection than reliance...

People often want to know if its legal to use barbed wire or razor fencing to improve security around their properties. While it is not illegal to use barbed wire or razor wire in the UK the fact that these products are potentially dangerous means there are regulations and restrictions on how they can be used. Barbed Wire and Razor Fencing Usage Restrictions Section 164 of the Highways Act 1980 states that barbed wire on land adjoining a public highway must not cause a nuisance or present a danger to humans or animals using that highway. Barbed wire or razor...

The beneficial impact of beautiful architecture has been widely documented. Architects are highly aware of how considerately designed buildings with appealing aesthetics enhance the areas in which they are situated and engage those who live and work in them. Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy focused on the expression of beauty and taste, closely related to the philosophy of art. The aesthetic appeal of a building is influenced by its design, shape, size, texture colour, symmetry, proportion and more. While buildings must comply with standards for safety, practicality, durability and maintainability its also vitally important to recognise the importance of...

As 2022 draws to a close the seasonal break provides a great opportunity to stop and consider both our home and business security needs as we move forward into 2023. When reflecting on 2022, what stands out for you? Is it the the continuing impact of the COVID pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, or the worldwide economic decline? This past year has been enormously challenging in so many ways and many are suggesting 2023 is likely to be even tougher. Be Prepared The well known idiom ‘Forewarned is forearmed’ is thought to date from around the end of the...