| 'Do it yourself' Home security is an interesting and | | | | there isn't much space between it and the door jam. |
| inviting concept. You being the best person to analyze | | | | Another security enhancement for door is to install a |
| the security requirements of your home, can plan, | | | | safety wrought iron door before the main wooden |
| design and implement the security set up. But most | | | | door. You can also install electronic security alarms on |
| people beginning with DIY home security meet a dead | | | | your main doors. So, if someone attempts to fiddle |
| end somewhere down the line. Others end up with a | | | | with the lock or to drill holes into the door, a loud alarm |
| security setup with lots of loopholes. So, before you | | | | will sound. |
| rush to the nearest security gadgets store and start | | | | Once you secure the door, its time to move on to the |
| ordering, it is extremely important that you have a well | | | | windows. Windows are the easiest and the most |
| detailed plan on paper. | | | | chosen way by burglars to break into a home. One of |
| The Plan | | | | the best ways to prevent a break in via windows is to |
| When you plan the security in your home, start by | | | | install a metal grill. If you do not wish to install a metal |
| dividing your home into two areas, the outdoor and the | | | | grill for aesthetic reasons, then you can replace the |
| indoor and then focus on each area individually. Let us | | | | glass windows with break resistant plastic. Replace |
| first look at indoor home security. | | | | ordinary window locks with high quality tamper proof |
| Indoor home security | | | | locks and use magnetic sensors. |
| Indoor home security begins with the door and includes | | | | Add ons |
| any possible entry point into the home. Doors today | | | | Once you have the doors and windows covered, you |
| come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and designs. Some | | | | have already won half the war. There are many more |
| of the sturdier wooden doors of yesteryear have | | | | devices like motion sensors, CCTV cameras and |
| been replaced by fancier looking models that are | | | | duress alarm systems that you can use to protect |
| weaker. The ideal thickness for your doors should be 1 | | | | your home. In the next article, we will look at securing |
| 3/4" at least. Also ensure that the door is a tight fit and | | | | the exterior of your home. |