DIY Home Security Tips

Install a House surveillance system

Having a house surveillance system that comprises both visible and hidden security cameras is just another very good security measure. While observable cameras indirectly warn intruders that you're watching every move they make, the concealed ones will be best for record intrusion footage, and they help to monitor intruders in scenarios when the observable cameras have been destroyed.

Display lawn signs

Although lawn signs may not prevent distressed burglars from entering your house, they can discourage intruders since they pass the message you have a functional alarm system and also that all intruders are monitored. Upon viewing yard signs, most burglars will think twice before entering your house because they will realize that they may be captured.

Subscribe to an alarm monitoring service

Alarm monitoring services connect your alarm to a central monitoring centre. If your alarm goes off, then the sound is relayed to the monitoring centre, which instantly contacts and dispatches the police to your house within a few minutes.

Hide all wiring

One of the initial things burglars do is locating any wires hanging on the outside of your house and disconnecting them in order to disable all security apparatus. Thus, hide your house safety wires as a wise move to protect against this.

Install deadbolt locks

Even though they're more expensive than spring latch locks, deadbolt locks are much more durable and therefore provide additional security. So, you should include at least one-inch thick deadbolt locks to all outside doors inside your home. But when installing deadbolt locks, make sure that thers little or no space between the doors and their frames, as such spaces make it easy for intruders to force the doorway. To reduce the space, use plywood or metal sheets to reinforce the door.

Install a glass breakage detector

A glass breakage detector can feel the frequency of breaking glass. Consequently, if a burglar smashes a glass door or window when trying to enter your house, this sensor triggers your alarm immediately.