7 Weird (But Smart!) Simple Home Security Tips

Did you know that the average home burglary results in over $2,000 worth of lost property?

Even more shocking?

During these residential robberies, invasions, and other incidents, just over 1/4 of residents are home.

We know that coming face to face with a criminal is the last thing in the world you want to think about. But if you don’t have a large budget for how to secure your home, we know you’re worried about becoming a victim.

The truth?

There are simple home security ideas out there that are just as effective as the ones that cost thousands and thousands of dollars.

And though some of the ideas in this post might seem a little out-of-the-box?

We encourage you to give them a try.

1. Rely on Your Neighbors

One of the most effective home security ideas that likely won’t cost you anything at all?

Create a prevention network between yourself and your neighbors. In addition to studying up on the latest crime statistics in your area, and reporting suspicious characters or behavior to one another, create a system to protect each other.

When you go out of town, make sure that a neighbor picks up your newspaper every day. Have someone park a car in the front or side driveway, so it looks like you’re still home.

Even consider giving neighbors a key to your home, so they can turn lights on and off throughout the home, furthering the illusion.

If you all rely on and support each other, you’ll feel much safer.

2. Quit Posting on Social Media

Are you looking for a simple home security solution?

As much as you love getting those likes and shares, stop posting your every move on social media.

Thieves will readily admit to canvassing social media to discover when you’re not home, or when you’re on vacation for long periods of time. This means that, all because of what you thought was a casual post, you’re giving burglars the perfect window to take advantage of you.

Resist the urge to post, and email those vacation pics to your friends instead.

3. Focus on Window Security

It’s not exactly a secret that so many criminals enter a home through the window.

While you don’t want to have to shut out the light at all times, there are some preventative security measures that you can take to make your windows a bit safer.

One of the most effective things you can install to help keep intruders out — and peeping toms from looking in?

Security window blinds.

Remember that home security isn’t just about keeping thieves out.

It’s also about protecting you from stalkers, people who are trying to look inside your home, and much more.

Plus, security blinds come with a special lock that makes them even tougher for criminals to break through than the traditional option.

You can even invest in beautiful window decals and treatments that make it tough for criminals to see through — while improving the look and decor of your home in the process.

4. Plant Strategically

We know that you love the way that your garden enhances the look of your home. Spending a few hours outside, planting and weeding, can even help you to relax.

But what most people never even stop to think about?

Your garden can actually serve as a pretty effective security strategy.

Plant holly bushes, a cactus, and other prickly plants in front of your window.

In addition to causing potential burglars pain, the noise that these plants make will likely tip you off that someone is outside.

When you’re looking for the right plants, remember that anything and everything with thorns and burrs is always the right idea.

You can try plants like the honey locust, climbing roses, and even the scary-sounding fire thorn bush. Even if the burglars get away, they’ll always have something to remember you by — cuts and bruises from your security garden!

5. Fake It

The final entry on our list of some of the most effective and affordable home security tips?

When you don’t have the money for an alarm system, you can always fake it until you make it. Even if intruders suspect that you have an alarm system installed in your home, that concern is enough to make them pass over your house.

So, buy a security system placard, and install it in your front yard.

If you can’t or don’t want to do that?

You can get your hands on what’s called a “dummy” camera, and install it on your front porch.

Though the fake camera won’t actually record anything at all, it comes with a battery-operated red recording light.

If criminals think their actions are going to be on camera?

They’ll almost certainly walk away. They’re much more affordable, and just as effective, as the real thing.

Keep Your Family Safe with These Simple Home Security Tips

From planting the right bushes in front of your windows to working with your neighbors to create an environment that’s safe for everyone, we hope you’ve learned from these simple home security tips.

Despite what the intimidating sales tactics of major security companies would love for you to believe, you don’t have to shell out half of your paycheck to protect your family.

You also shouldn’t forget about the importance of common sense.

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