Holiday DIY Alarm Systems And Security Tips

DIY alarm systems combined with other holiday home security tips can and will make your home safer this year. “We all know that there is no place like home, but unfortunately some thieves are saying the same thing about your home.”

In this post we’ll give you the tips you need to keep thieves out of your house. We’ll go over DIY alarm systems as well as other tools you can use to deter thieves.

DIY Alarm Systems

One of the best ways to keep your home safe is to install a nice do-it-yourself-alarm system. These alarm systems do not require the use of a professional installer. This is great because it keeps strangers out of your house and ensures that you won’t have unscrupulous installers “casing” your house as they put your alarm system in.

There are many great companies offering do it yourself alarm systems right now, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one that is right for you. Currently, you can find great DIY alarm systems from all of the top home alarm system companies. Companies like Front Point Security, Vivint, and Protect America, all have great home alarm systems that you can install yourself.

To learn how to install these systems, you can head on over to our post titled “DIY Home Alarm Systems Installation”.

Door Security Tips

One of the first and foremost steps a homeowner needs to take is to increase the security of their doors. Many people order packages around the holidays and don’t realize that some of the delivery people coming to their front door might not actually be delivery people.

Never let a delivery person into your home. Even if the person is actually a delivery person, he or she might enter your home in an attempt to infiltrate it. They will ask to use your bathroom and will then open a window up so that they can let themselves in later.

Reduce Your Visibility

Another step you’ll want to take this holiday season is to make sure that you do not leave any of your gifts or other holiday items in or near the windows. Many criminals like to commit crimes of opportunity. These criminals will walk by your window, see something they like sitting near the window, and snatch it up as fast as they can. Don’t tempt these criminals, keep your belongings out of plain view.

Keep Your Alarms Armed

Many people make the mistake of only using their alarm systems when they go to bed. However, many home invasions happen during broad daylight. Keep your home alarm system on at all times and you’ll always know that your home is being fully protected.

Let Your Televisions And Lights Scare Burglars Away

A television and a few lights on timers can make a home look occupied even when it isn’t. Turn these items on and while you’re away at your holiday parties drinking egg nog and having fun, your television and your lamps will be keeping watch over your home for you.