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15 Easy DIY Hacks to Keep Your Home Safe 24/7

June 12, 2023 · 8 min read
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13. Set Up a Neighborhood Watch

Here’s another completely free trick that will help you keep your home safe, as well as your neighbors’ properties. If you don’t already have some kind of neighborhood watch program in place, you should talk with your neighbors and set one up.

Experts have shown that you can slash the level of crime in your area by up to 26% when you have a neighborhood watch in place.

14. Get a Safe

Safes are pretty inexpensive and excellent for keeping your valuables safe from burglars as well as fires. There are many different types of safes, so chances are you’ll find one that’s perfect for your needs. Whether you want something that you can shove under the bed or something you can hide in the wall, expensive jewelry, important documents, and other valuable objects should always be protected by a safe.

15. Get Motion Sensors

Another trick to keep your home safe is to get motion sensors. They are pretty affordable and come in very handy when protecting your property. Most home security systems come by default with these sensors, and you can choose between a low upfront cost or a low monthly fee.

Or you can install the sensors yourself and save a lot of money over a professional installation.

Remember that, in order to keep your home safe, the more hacks you put into practice, the better. Better safe than sorry.

You may also want to read 9 Home Upgrades To Make Before Retirement.

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