10 Easy & Inexpensive Hacks to Burglar-Proof Your Home

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[EthicalPreparedness]

As an almost 20 year police officer: this is GREAT info from City Prepping.

[chriscusack]

Quick summary
1 - Place locks on windows
2 - Reinforce your doors
3 - Door stops, jams, barricades
4 - Home security system
5 - Secure sliding glass doors
6 - Door and window alarms
7 - Lock the garage door, secure the locking cable, and keep the clicker
8 - Solar motion lights
9 - Lock your electrical box
10 - Keep a home safe

[andrewallason]

I’ve done a ‘deal’ with a neighbour. My security cameras are linked through their WiFi, and their cameras run through mine. That way, if someone tries to break into one house, and cuts the power, they won’t know the system is still recording, just through next door. Sneaky.

[OrchestralOrg]

*the best hack of all: be such a super weirdo nobody will want to go anywhere near you.*

[elusiveeskimo]

I like using infant monitors in my vehicles and sheds. Low cost, wireless, very sensitive to even the slightest sound a baby could make. So I hear the testing/tampering of door and window locks. Being able to react before major damage is done has already more then paid for the monitors.

[rubydoo]

Just as a hint from my Indian dad, he put two brackets with a steel pipe in the middle across the door. Pick the lock? Can't get in, kick down the door? Still hard. Not incredible, but it's good for those with a budget.

[NOLAgenX]

I see all the mentions of the door plate and lock being strengthened. Once you’ve done that, your hinges are the weak point. Replace at least one screw in each hinge with a 3 or 4 inch screw.

If you have an outward swinging door, like many back doors are, replace the center hinge with a security hinge that is immune to being tapped out. Anything you can do to slow someone down is good.

[stagsmcnasty]

Excellent video. One idea I would like to add is window film.

[richgetz]

I was shocked to see electrical boxes on the outside of homes when I moved to CA. One of the MOST stupid regulations we have.

[watchandpray]

Talking about garage door openers, always remember to remove your garage door opener from your vehicle when taking it in for service or parking in longtermed storage at the airport or valeting at a restaurant. Someone can easily clone it and then put it make and you'll never know someone now has access to your house. Likewise, remove your house keys from the keyring when giving your car keys to anyone.

[luz]

I have a pitbull who doesn't bark when someone comes to the door but he's always waiting quietly by the door when someone knocks / rings the doorbell. Also, I'm always armed whether I'm home or not. Anyone who breaks in will end up having a really bad day.

[williambeasley]

A medium to large well trained dog is an excellent deterrent to thieves as well as an armed citizen.

[Volfemulx]

Door chimes(like wind chimes on your door). Don't have to worry about the power going out, wiring, and they are pretty cheap.

[madshad]

Good intel. I'm covered, I have 3 attack cats and a dog. Unless the invader has treats at the ready. Lol.

[jcSealy]

I have a 10 camera security system and four of the yappiest small dogs you’ll ever find on the planet! Nobody sneaking up on me.

[pattslessor]

Increasing the length of the screws for your doors and locks, cheap, effective

[diannej]

I often hear the recommendation for a safe. But they work best as a decoy. First place a burglar goes is the main bedroom. The typical place for the safe is the bedroom closet. They’ll rip the bolts right out of the floor and carry out the safe. And no they won’t carry it down the street, it will go into a vehicle. Buy a small safe, put it in the closet but don’t bolt it down. Put some money in it but only what you’re willing to lose and some inexpensive jewelry. Then find better hiding spots for your actual stuff. Burglar thinks that he’s gotten everything, doesn’t get mad and seek revenge, and you’re not out that much. While you’re at it, buy Medico locks for your doors.

[otxoawolf]

Something worth knowing is that if you have a safe and live in a prosperous neighborhood and it gets discovered by a burglar you may be targeted by home invaders next. Thieves are usually specialists and sell intel to others in other fields.

[cheffy]

The longer strike plate kit and 3” screws makes a world of difference on all doors and costs about $20 per door. Low windows with security film and kid safety wedges work well. A simple pad lock through both rails of your garage door prevents the door from going up. Lights, lights and more lights erase shadows to hide and get a gun and dog. If you have to call the police tell them it is a home invasion in progress and they will move much quicker, hopefully. Always lock everything at night or when away. Thats about as safe as you can be short of bars on doors and windows. My house has all this minus the bars, wife wasnt into that lol. Great tips City Prepping!

[pf]

outstanding tip to put on a lock/padlock in your circuit breaker box. !!!!