DIY Home Security Tips: Adding Layers of Protection

When families reach out to better protect their homes and property, it’s usually a good idea to consider installing an alarm system, and also setting up “Layers of Security” to try and prevent a burglar from breaking into your home.  The More Layers The Better. Approach protecting your home with this methodology in mind. There are many ways to better protect ourselves, so let’s start with these DIY home security tips to get ourselves going; then afterwards, come up with some with your families.   

Home Security Landscaping. Be sure to cut back all landscaping near or around the perimeter of your home. 

Landscaping is beautiful, but it serves as a cover for the intruder to hide in the darkness. 

Protecting your home and family is all about multiple layers of security, so that any attempt a burglar makes to break into your home is met with "several" layers of preventative security measures. By adding multiple security layers, your home will require more effort and skill than most burglars are willing to put forth and significantly reduce the likelihood of your home being marked as a burglar’s next target. 

Lighting & Timers. Timers should be used to put lights on or off when you’re away, and should be used to turn on a radio or television too. Add outdoor LED security motion lighting to the perimeter of your home and install a couple of light timers inside your home to give the appearance of occupancy when you are not there.  

Installing Home Alarm Systems. Consider using your alarm system when you are home as well as when you’re away.  Arm the system at night time or before you go to bed. It’s not a bad idea to consider to ALWAYS keep your alarm system set! Prominently display the signs that come with your alarm system. This will serve as an added deterrent for criminals. Please remember-an alarm system won’t stop a burglar from entering your home, but the blaring siren can act as a great deterrent and encourage them to flee the premises. Install an obscenely loud alarm system that contains magnetic door contacts, glass break sensors, motion detectors, back-up cellular dialer, wireless panic buttons, and interior/exterior sirens.   

Securing Doors and Windows. All entry doors should be made of solid core, metal or wood. They should have deadbolt locks with a 1-inch throw and non-removable hinges. Keep your doors and windows locked when your home is vacant.  Basement window wells or ground level windows should be protected. Install high quality dead bolts to all entry doors. Peepholes should be within viewing level and have a wide-angle lens. Install a high quality door jamb brace to withstand someone trying to kick in or break it down.  Treat all accessible windows and sliding glass doors with glass protection film. Install anti-lift mechanisms to the interior of windows that slide up and down. Insert a metal rod or solid wooden closet dowel into the tracks of accessible patio doors and windows that slide sideways.  

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