| Every 15 seconds burglars utilize doors and windows | | | | sliding doors security. If you have French doors, use |
| to break into someone's home, costing homeowners | | | | slide rod locks at the top and bottom of the door. |
| an average of $13,000. There are several do it | | | | Dome switch is another security option. |
| yourself home security ideas that can prevent this | | | | Burglar alarms are either hard wired system or a |
| from happening to you. This article will tell you how. | | | | wireless system. Hard wired is less expensive but you |
| Do it yourself home security begins with replacing | | | | will have to hassle with wiring. The wireless uses |
| window locks with sturdier locks and installing | | | | radioactive signal making it easier to use. |
| magnetic sensors on your doors and windows. There | | | | Do it yourself home security can include motion |
| are also glass breaking sensors to consider. | | | | detectors. This type of system monitors though the |
| The best type of exterior door to have is a wooden | | | | use of radio energy, or sound waves reflection. A |
| door with a thickness of at least 1". The door should | | | | broken reflection triggers the alarm. |
| fit tight not leaving more than 1/8â between | | | | You can install wireless CCTV cameras on the |
| the door and door jam. Install a wrought Irion | | | | exterior of your home. They monitor and record the |
| security door in front of exterior door give you extra | | | | area. Some send images to a web address, which |
| security | | | | notifies you if problem arises. Security cameras you |
| All of your doors should be kept locked at all times | | | | should be set the in areas that are difficult to see. |
| with dead bolts. If your door has a glass window, use | | | | Do it yourself home security begins with replacing |
| the lock that requires a key on both sides. Otherwise | | | | window locks, adding magnetic sensors, dome |
| the burglar could break the window to get to the | | | | switches and installing wireless CCTV cameras. |
| latch. You could replace glass with break resistant | | | | Another way to protect your belongings is by |
| plastic or install a grill on the inside. You should secure | | | | replacing standard pet flab with radio active ones. |
| your deadbolt with 3â screws, installing | | | | Placing security signs where they are clearly visible, |
| the strike plate in a stud not the door jam | | | | exterior doors, windows, and curbs increase your and |
| You can purchase sliding glass doors to increase | | | | your family's safety even more. |