Installing an alarm in your home is an effective way of limiting the risk of burglary. Faced with the multitude of alarm models on the market, it is not always easy to choose the one that is best suited to your home. The different types of alarms The 3 main types of home alarms protect your home against burglary.
Energy and maintenance
Is pruning a neighbour's tree allowed?
Invasive plantations are often a source of conflict between neighbours. While it may be tempting to prune your neighbour's trees, you should be aware that there is a strict law governing this matter. Distances between plantations and joint ownership Planting shrubs near the joint ownership boundary is permitted. However, the plants may not exceed 2 m in height.
Should I change the locks on my new house?
When you move in, whether you buy or rent, changing the locks in your new home is essential. While security is often the main reason for replacing your locks, your insurance may also require it. Why change the locks in your home when you move in? Buying locks [...]
Insurance: what if I am locked out?
Forgetting your keys, or closing the door and finding out too late that the keys are still inside. Attempting to open the door and being confronted with a recalcitrant lock. Embarrassing situations that can happen to anyone. We explain how to react when you have locked yourself out. Tips for [...]
Snowfall: is your home properly insured?
Winter has definitely arrived in Luxembourg with the return of the snow! Snowflakes, snowmen and sledges are now mixed with snow tyres, snowploughs and traffic jams... The white coat makes some people happy and others unhappy! But what a pleasure to be able to warm up at home after an afternoon of snowy leisure activities or after having [...]
How to renovate green?
Have you decided to give your home a new lease of life while protecting the planet? Here are the basics of eco-friendly renovation. Think insulation first A more environmentally-friendly home starts with a home that consumes less energy. So if you're going to renovate your home, the first thing to think about is insulation; the [...]
How to cool your home without air conditioning?
You can be for or against air-conditioning, but in fact you often don't have any. In hot weather, however, you need to find ways to cool your home without air conditioning and to support the air in your home. Here are some of them. Close and open When the heat starts to invade the house, and even the windows start to close, you can [...]
Anti-burglary tips for a peaceful holiday
Leaving your home unoccupied for one or more weeks can attract burglars. Rest assured, there are simple ways to protect your home and leave in complete peace of mind: our anti-burglary tips. Fear of burglary Summer is coming, and with it the holiday season. You're probably getting ready to take all your little belongings with you on [...]
How to compost your waste in your flat?
Today, it is very easy to recycle some of your waste by composting it. This ecological technique works very well in flats. And here's how... With composting, you can say goodbye to your organic waste and significantly reduce the volume of your waste bins. People tend to think that this ecological method is a good idea.