5 Cheap and Useful Ways to Protect Your Home

Many people think that installing a security system in their home needs to be a very expensive project. Certainly, many security systems won’t fit into your budget, but the reality is that you can find many affordable and easy ways to protect your home and avoid spending lots of money on that task.

Sometimes, when people go on a vacation or simply leave their home for a couple of hours, they leave with the fear of being robbed. We know that every home can be a vulnerable place, so you should take steps to keep your property and your home safe. Following a few simple tips and installing a few gadgets will help.

Install fake surveillance cameras near your windows and doors

We know this is an old trick, but it is still useful! Fake cameras really do keep thieves away. You just need to find the most realistic-looking fake cameras and install them high up on your walls.

In addition to adding a fake security camera, you can also put warning stickers on your doors and windows with legends like “24-hour guarded property” or “Under video surveillance.” Despite the fact that the cameras are fake, thieves will not risk entering a house that seems to be guarded. If a security system is not in your budget, you can buy security signs and security decals that show the presence of a system even if you don’t actually have it.

Install a secret doorbell camera

This useful security gadget lets you watch people at your doorstep right from your smartphone, no matter where you are. Some people get nervous about answering the door without knowing who is there, and if you’re one of those people, you can avoid that problem by installing one of these gadgets at home. There are many versions on the market at different sizes and prices, but you can certainly get one for less than $50-$100.

Many secret doorbell cameras have other good features like an easy installation process, easy instructions for use, and the ability to capture live footage and even talk to the people that are outside your door.

Pretend to say “good-bye” to someone inside your home before you leave

Most of the time, people who are trying to get inside your home and steal your things are watching your moves and your daily routines. Saying goodbye to someone can make thieves think that someone is at home.

You can also leave an indoor light or the TV on to confuse thieves. If you are about to take a long vacation, instead of driving your car, contact a transportation service that can pick you up and drop you off. Some thieves think that when there are no parked cars at home, it is their time to attack.

If you need to travel and take your car with you, try to load up the car in the garage with the door closed. If you have to carry your bags to the car in public, do it as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Do NOT publish your plans, vacations or status updates when you are out

People just love sharing ALL their plans on social media, and some research has shown that one of the most common ways that thieves find targets is by scanning the victim’s social media accounts for their status updates.

Protect your outdoor belongings

You must know that leaving things (like your bicycle, scooter, or BBQ tools) lying around your backyard or in plain sight from the street can lure thieves onto your property. Someone could easily walk away with your stuff. You should lock them in a shed or in an enclosed garage area.

Another good idea is to take some pictures of your outdoor belongings or anything of value in the backyard. That way you can check whether something is missing after you come back home.

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