HMO Door Locks: Meeting the Rules Without Overspending
HMO door locks in Southampton and the Waterside explained plainly, so you meet fire safety and council rules without overspending, from a…
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The Lock Clause Hiding in Your Home Insurance
Discover the BS3621 lock clause hidden in most home insurance policies, why it can put a break-in claim in question, and how…
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uPVC Door Dropped on Its Hinges: The Cheap Fix Before the Lockout
Bugsy has more than a decade fixing dropped uPVC doors across Southampton and the Waterside. Spot the signs early for a cheap…
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French Doors Hard to Lock? What I Found in St Denys
French doors hard to lock? They've usually dropped. What I found in St Denys, how the second door locks, and what it…
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Key Snapped in the Lock? What Gets It Out, and When It Can’t
Key snapped in your lock? Most broken keys come out without damage. Here's what I do, when the cylinder has to go,…
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Composite door catching at the top? A Chandler’s Ford job
Composite door catching at the top, or do you have to push it to lock? What I found on a Chandler's Ford…
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Not sure what’s wrong with your door? WhatsApp me a photo
Not sure what's wrong with your door? WhatsApp me a photo of it and I'll tell you what it probably is, and…
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BS3621 Explained in Plain English
BS 3621 is the British Standard for locks that resist drilling, picking and forcing, and many home insurance policies name it. How…
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How Many Spare Keys Should You Actually Have?
As the family locksmith across Southampton and the Waterside, Bugsy explains how many spare keys you really need.
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uPVC Door Handle Has Gone Floppy: What’s Broken Inside
Floppy uPVC door handle in Southampton or the Waterside? Usually a failed gearbox spring or a worn spindle. How to tell which,…
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