How to Create a DIY Home Security System

A home gets burglarized every 14 seconds in the United States and only 13% of these crimes actually get solved by the police that managed to find the burglars. However, by the time the police does catch up, most of the stolen items are long gone and the homeowner will never see them again. If these are some little gadgets or electronic devices you will probably manage without them, but what about items of sentimental value and importance? Burglars can also steal a lot of money from your home as well as do a lot of damage to your property. Usually they destroy locks, brake down doors or shatter windows which can cost a fortune to repair. Finally, think about your own safety! A lot of burglars will flee if they get spotted, but others will also try to physically harm you in order to get a chance to steal more things.

Controlling the Area

 The homeowner needs to have complete control of their home's area and nothing should be left to chance. This means that all bushes must be cleared and kept small enough so  that no person could crouch or hide in them. In addition, all tree branches that block your home's view towards the driveway should also be cleared in order to get rid off another good hiding place for thieves. 

 Erecting large metal fences and reliable metal gates is a costly project, but is well worth it. If you cannot afford a project of this size then consider at least create a small wooden fence around your yard. It won't stop a burglar from entering your property, but burglars might avoid your home since their escape routs will be more limited. It is a good idea to have your closest neighbors do something similar.

 The final step in controlling the area is to make sure that darkness does not completely provide a veil for the burglar to hide in. This means that you should light your yard so that during the night the thief would be easy to spot if he tries to hide anywhere. Special porch lights, solar-powered lamp posts or motion-activated reflectors will come quite useful and you can improvise a lot here. If you like to play around with electronic devices then this is an ideal project.

Creating an Alarm System

 Alarm systems are meant to notify you and those nearby of an authorized entry into your home so that you can react accordingly. These home security systems will not stop a burglar from entering your home but they will make their stay very short. It is best to also include a sticker on your fence or gate that your home is protected by a powerful alarm in order to present yourself as a target that is too difficult to burglarize.

 You can create your own DIY alarm system in case that you cannot afford services of security companies. What you should look for are different HomeSafe products as these devices are great for starting your own security kit. The company produces different sorts of motion-activated sensors and alarm boxes which makes it a perfect starting point for further construction.

Include Dummy Cameras

Aside from having a lot of lights during the evening it is also great if you can add several dummy cameras to your home's security system. All you have to do is buy a broken camera or a unused camera case and then position it so it looks like a really, fully-functional camera. This makes your home seem well-guarded and burglars will think twice before they even attempt to steal from you!