As a homeowner, your top priority should be making sure you, your family, and your home are safe and secure at all times. We get that life happens and you can’t monitor your home at all times, but you should never have to worry about the risk of someone breaking in. That’s why we’ve created a list of simple, yet effective, home security solutions that are sure to give you the peace of mind you deserve.
*Please note that these hacks are not meant to replace a professionally installed home security system.
Hide Your Spare Key The Smart Way
Probably the oldest trick in the book, hiding a spare key is a sure way to know you’ve got your back covered if you ever lose your key or lock yourself out of the house. However, burglars are just as familiar with this trick as you and I are, and they know all of our favorite spots to “hide” our spare keys. Whether it’s under the welcome mat or a rock, they have a field day when we use these common areas because it provides extremely easy access to our most valuable possessions.
So what do you do? Get creative where you store your key - uncommon areas may include behind a thermometer, a sprinkler head or even behind a shutter. It’s also recommended to keep keys at least 30 feet away from the lock that they are paired with. Lastly, make sure you are discreet when using your spare key. If a criminal is watching your house and sees you using your spare key often or even going to its location, then it’s a dead giveaway and they know where it’s located. Try to be inconspicuous and move the spare key’s location every so often.
Strategic Landscaping
When most of us are landscaping, we’re focusing on how to make our homes look more welcoming and presentable. However, there is some irony in strategic landscaping in that can keep intruders away. Plants that can easily harm, such as thorn bushes and cacti, are tactful ways to prevent intruders from getting too close to your windows. On the offhand, keeping your yard polished take away the criminal’s ability to easily hide in large foliage. Either way, strategic landscaping is an easy DIY home security solution that keeps your home looking nice.
Keep Things Bright
Good lighting around and inside your house is an easy DIY home security automation solution that is sure to prevent criminals from intruding. Burglars love dark and shadowy areas because they’re easier to creep in while keeping a low profile. The best way to ensure your house is always well-lit is by installing light timers for your light fixture both indoors and outdoors.
Yard Signs
This cheap, but effective DIY home security hack will ward off unwanted intruders from your yard. Regardless of whether you’ve installed a home monitoring system or not, criminals become wary when a threat is posed. However, we really encourage you to have an actual security system installed in addition to this useful tip.
Install a Home Security System
Similar to a home PC, ultrasound devices have the ability to store information and video recordings to a cloud, or easily accessible place on the network. Having cloud access allows the user to get the information or video footage from any device connected to the internet, wherever they may be. Ultrasound devices also provide the option to print images that are displayed onto the monitor.
Like any home computer, ultrasound printers require frequent maintenance mechanically, as well as with ink cartridge replacements.
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