| Are you worried about the safety of you and your | | | | them from breaking into the house. |
| family at night? If you are, you've probably been | | | | 3. Alarm system - this basic alarm system will simply |
| wondering about do it yourself home security. It's not | | | | go off if someone breaks into the house, notifying you |
| as difficult as it used to be, and far more affordable | | | | and the whole neighborhood that there's been a |
| than you may think. In fact, you can get a top level | | | | problem. The problem with these basic systems is that |
| system for less than $500! No matter what you're | | | | you still have to call police, and if you're panicked you |
| looking for, the key is to make sure you get enough | | | | might not be able to. Additionally, if you set them up too |
| security so that you feel safe, but without going | | | | sensitively; they can go off without cause. |
| completely overboard. Here are some do it yourself | | | | 4. Alarm company - these are the home security |
| home security solutions to choose from: | | | | companies that will install the system for you and set it |
| 1. Just get a dog - by far the most low budget solution, | | | | up so that it automatically notifies police and fire. The |
| this is a time tested method that will work a lot of the | | | | systems do come with a monthly fee, but you get a |
| time. A lot of intruders avoid a home with a loud dog | | | | great response time and excellent piece of mind. Plus, |
| barking constantly. That being said, if they aren't afraid | | | | the sign that the company puts in your yard and/or |
| of the dog, you're in trouble. To err on the safe side, I | | | | windows will actually deter quite a few intruders. |
| would suggest that a dog alone is simply not enough. | | | | 5. Security cameras - these aren't as expensive as |
| 2. Security light - the security light is simply a motion | | | | they used to be, and are truly worth their weight in |
| activated light that you mount in front of your house. It | | | | gold. By far the best do it yourself home security |
| will trigger whenever someone comes close, and the | | | | solution, they are wireless and install in just a few hours |
| idea is that it will both wake you up and make the | | | | at most. These are the way to go to remove any |
| intruder think that you woke up. This will hopefully deter | | | | doubt about your home's security. |