Nowadays, when you buy an appliance, you are almost always offered an extended warranty. What is this and is it really worthwhile? Legal guarantee and commercial guarantee When it comes to household appliances (and high-tech equipment), a distinction must be made between the guarantee of conformity, which is a legal obligation, and the commercial guarantee, which is a legal obligation.
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Making your home safe for young children
When children start to walk, it's time to explore the house. Here are a few tips on how to keep your toddlers safe. The right thing to do as a parent Everyone knows that a domestic accident can happen so quickly! Keeping the house safe when your child is starting to walk, and therefore has a certain amount of freedom, is [...]
Innovations to prevent burglaries
Burglary is often the number one fear of house occupants. Knowing that this type of unfortunate event usually takes place during the day and first in an unoccupied home, adopt innovations that will strongly dissuade thieves. Simulate your presence In the age of the intelligent (and communicating) home, home automation is your first weapon [...].
Three ways to heat in an environmentally friendly way
Do you want to protect the environment and reduce your carbon footprint by switching to environmentally friendly heating? Here are three solutions you can implement. The wood-burning stove Using an inexhaustible source of energy, the wood-burning stove can be used as the main source of heating or as a back-up heater, depending on its power and efficiency. [...]
Damage to a flat: who pays the bill?
Damage to property and persons, but also restoration: how does compensation work in the event of a loss in a condominium? A well-insured condominium Water damage, fire... There is no shortage of risks in a flat, but in the event of a loss in a condominium, the matter can become more complicated. From [...]
How to choose your home insurance
Your home is much more than 4 walls and a roof, it is a place where you like to meet with family or friends to share unforgettable moments. Whether you are an owner or a tenant, it is important to insure your home and its contents, and to protect yourself against the risk of fire, theft or damage.
27% of dwellings are equipped with an alarm system
In the middle of the summer season and as people leave for their holidays, the issue of burglary and home security is on everyone's mind. According to a Statec study, we learn that 27% of Luxembourg homes are equipped with an alarm system and 57% with a door whose security has been reinforced, with an alarm system [...].
It's the holidays: follow our tips to avoid being burgled
Some burglars break into houses in broad daylight, even if the inhabitants are present. This practice is called homejacking. In some cases, these robberies can be violent, especially if the thief is surprised by the owner. Our advice: always lock your door [...]
What can I do to improve the energy efficiency of my home?
There are a number of measures you can take in the area of heating and hot water preparation to reduce your costs. Here are the most promising points, starting with the cheapest interventions: Assess and rethink your habits and needs. A reduction in room temperature of 1°C can lead to significant savings.