Keeping our home safe is the number one priority when you have your own house or when you are renting a place. We never know what a certain person can do, right? We can’t even read their minds! Being safe means you need to spend a lot of money but in this case, we are going to show you tips and ways to make your home safe with a budget-friendly prices. Our list includes a home with a family living on it, a home where there’s only one person who lives in it and to all those people who rents an apartment. Now we will start our lists!
- Fake Cameras – It is a cheap and decent deterrent. If you could find some fake cameras in the thrift shops that probably cost around 1 buck then buy tons of it and place them everywhere that can be seen outside. But make sure at least one of them is working.
- Replace the screws in your door – The screws that come with cheap sets are very very short, making them easy to break into your house. Purchase long screw locks in the hardware and make sure you count how many screws that are needed.
- Safe Neighborhood – Before you decide that you want to live independently, make sure to look for a place that has a low crime rate neighborhood. So if you live on a place with a high crime rate, better change one soon ASAP. Stay alert all the time.
- Bells – Place bells on every entrance door so if someone breaches your home while you are there, you’ll know it instantly then you still have time to call 911 to report the intruder.
- Can of Wasp Spray – We all know that even though Pepper Spray is legal, we still can’t get one for ourselves because it is prohibited. So the alternate for it is Wasp Spray! It can be sprayed at someone breaking in without having to get too close to them.
- Lights on the Outside – A single bulb won’t cost you much! If outside of your home is too dark, you give a vision advantage against an intruder whose eyes will have to adjust to the dark.
- Pair of Men’s Working Boots – Place a pair of men’s working boots outside your door. This is for the people who live alone. So intruders will think that you don’t live alone and a man lives with you.
- Blinds Closed – Keep your blinds closed to avoid people seeing your nice and valuable things inside your house. If you are fond of bright colors, make sure to make double blinds, so they cannot see through it.
- Dog Warning Sign – Is your god too cute? Small? Adorable? Then it will not work on intruders! Find a photo of a huge dog online and print it out and stick it together with the dog warning sign outside your home.
- Dog – Get a guard dog! A big size dog just to keep you company at night at home. Well, I am not saying that small dogs aren’t okay. But hey, it is still our choice!
- Door and Window Alarms – You can always buy a set of door and window alarms for as low as $30 each set. They are very loud and effective.
- DIY Removable Security Bar – Place it every time you go to sleep at night. Place it on the brace of your windows and in the brace of your doors and one under your door knob. So the intruders will not break into it easily.
- Renters Insurance -This is for people who rent an apartment. So once someone will break into your unit, you will have a coverage for your belongings.
- Alarm Company Signs – Get some alarm company signs online and place it everywhere in your house. It will probably cost you $50 for a lot of it.
- Battery Operated Alarm – It really works. It is loud and it is cheaper because you will just replace the battery if it is not working anymore.
- LED Light Bulb with Motion Sensor – This is a must have as the sensor can penetrate to walls, glass and veneer and detect sensor motion up to 13-19 ft. You can actually purchase a brand new in Amazon for as low as $12.
- Radio – Cheap radio playing inside every time you are not at home so the intruders will think that someone is in home.
- Keychain Panic Alarms – I highly suggest these to all the young ladies out there! You will pull the string and a loud siren goes off. They are handy and intruders will never know that it is for safety purposes.
- WiFi Connected Bulbs – The WiFi connected bulbs have a program that is as if someone is home because they mimic the sound of the TV.
- Recorded Barking Dog – Get a recording of a barking dog and play it whenever you feel uneasy. It works actually. Make sure it is in HD!
- Neighbors – Make friends with your neighbors! Not just to them but to the homeless people who live around the corner. Treat them a food so they will check your car for you at night.
- Magnet Door Alarms – They can be placed inside your door and are very loud when triggered with enough motion or someone forced to go inside your home.
- Roommate – If you don’t want to be alone then look for a roommate who works opposite hours with you so guys will take turns in guarding your place.
- Flashlight – Always bring a handy flashlight with you. Just in case you are going to enter a dark building and dark alleys. It is also an instant weapon. Smash them when they try to go near you.
- Gun – It is violent YES but it depends on how the person uses it. Guns are the only effective against all violent crimes. But please use gun as a self-defense.
Having second thoughts? You better start checking on the screws of your doors, windows, and bulbs! Guys, let us all be vigilant at all times. If you have children, protect them. Don’t let anyone hurt you and your family. Always pray to God for your safety. When you hear something that is not right, do not hesitate to call 911. I hope you learned a lesson from us. Lock your door at all times and when someone is knocking and you don’t know that person, open it partially and look for their ID and what do they want from you. We only live once so let us all take care of ourselves and our home. What are your thoughts? Let us know with your comments below!
