Inexpensive DIY Home Security Options
July 29, 2010 – 1:00 pm
Inexpensive DIY home security options are out there, so you can increase the security of your residence without a professional installer and outrageous costs. It also helps to remember that you don’t have to secure your home as if it was Fort Knox. You just need the basics to deter and prevent burglars from targeting your home. Even if you don’t install the most high-tech gadgetry out there, your property can still be adequately protected.
Secure the Sliding Glass Door
These types of doors are the most prone to break-ins, because they’re easier to open from the outside. However, even if a burglar breaks the lock, you can stop them from being able to open the door with a sturdy piece of wood. All you have to do is measure the window track and purchase or cut a piece of scrap wood so it fits into the track. This might not require technology, but it does its job well.
Create Homemade Window Alarms
You probably have tons of pennies in a jar or in your purse that you can’t seem to get rid of. Instead of taking the time to wrap them up properly for the bank, stack them on top of your window sills. That way if an intruder tried to open your window, the pennies would scatter and the noise would hopefully wake you up.
Another more reliable option is to install battery-operated wireless window alarms. GE Smart Home has some for less than $10 per window, but you will have to continually replace and check that the battery is working.
Install a Keypad Deadbolt
This installation will run you around $200, but it might be perfect for your lifestyle, especially if you have different people coming and going. Instead of hiding an extra key or handing out copies of your house key to the maid, neighbor, family member, etc., you can give these people a personalized code. The Schlage Wireless Keypad Deadbolt has up to 19 codes.
It’s possible to secure your home without the help of a professional, and there are inexpensive options out there. So keep your eyes peeled, and if you have your heart set on something, give it some time to go on sale.
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