According to FBI statistics, around 1.5 million burglaries took place in the US alone in 2017. But is there a way to protect your home from burglars if you can’t afford an expensive security system? Bright Side has collected simple yet effective tips that will help you protect your home and even discourage thieves from breaking into your property.
One of the popular way to enter a property is through first-floor windows. FBI reports show that around 23% of burglars in the US choose this way of entering homes. That’s why you should consider installing grilles if you live on the first or second floor. Don’t forget that you should have an escape route in case of an emergency, so buy grilles that can be unlocked. If you want to know what other ways to protect your home are, watch the video!
TIMESTAMPS:
Hide valuable belongings while strangers are in your home 0:43
Don’t let a thief hear your phone ringing 1:29
Install a reliable lock 1:51
Protect your windows 3:03
Take care of the territory surrounding your property 3:42
Use thieves’ fears against them 4:51
Dispose of boxes for expensive items correctly 5:13
Pretend 5:29
Check your locks 5:46
Let sunlight in 6:03
Put plants with abrasive foliage in front of your fence and windows 6:22
Don’t give out any information over the phone 6:52
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SUMMARY:
– While a plumber is fixing something under your sink, they have enough time to have a look around. They can turn out to be bad guys who inform their accomplices.
– Some thieves get creative and use a landline phone trick where they call your home phone and wait for an answer. If no one picks up a phone, it means that nobody’s home.
– The locks most at risk of lock snapping are cylinder ones; the most complicated locks are those that can be opened with lever keys.
– Make it easy for the police to identify your house. Put a large reflective number on your house and mailbox. Burglars like to get into dark houses to win some extra moments to get out again.
– Thieves are scared of being caught. A simple but extremely effective way of scaring them off is putting out a sign that says “Protected Property.” This trick will make burglars think twice before breaking in.
– If you’re throwing away the box from a new TV or refrigerator, you’re likely to attract potential burglars who’ll want to steal your new item. To avoid trouble, tear the box apart before throwing it away.
– Imagine you’re leaving your home for a while. You’re already in the street, and you suddenly notice a strange person. They might be waiting for you to leave so they can break in. Don’t be shy! Turn around, and wave your hand as if someone stayed at home.
– If you notice scratches on your lock, it might mean that burglars have tried to open it. Before you open the door and enter your home, check your lock so that you can react quickly if there’s an emergency.
– If windows are curtained for a few days in a row, it can indicate that nobody’s home as there aren’t many people who like to live without sunlight.
– To turn an ordinary fence into a barrier, plant something with abrasive foliage (like a dog rose or dewberry plant). You can also plant roses right under your windows.
– You should be careful with unfamiliar service companies that call and ask questions about your workplace and hours or about the people who live with you. It’s one of the methods thieves use to find out the history of a property and the most suitable time for breaking in.
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"Land line" ? can you define that please?
Live in a gated community. If it is not possible, here are more tips besides the ones mentioned: Hire someone to clean your front yard monthly, have a friend check your house for solicitation tags and deliveries and to remove it, add additional gadgets so it would be hard to open the door, get out from the garage and remove the manual garage door opener.
People still have landlines at home? 😵💫
Use legos near the windows and doors and install sensors that detect a window broken or door opened
When you are away leave a radio on so intruders will think someone is home.
My house got robbed..
Of the three people that I know that had things stolen (primarily guns), it was their kid's friends who stole the items.
Stop lighting up your house and the entire neighborhood.
just put a signage a " if value your life, dont do it"
Lights on timers give the impression someone is home.
We had a Keeshond dog, and trained her to bark only about important things, revolving around someone at door or in yard. Plus we also “answered” her when she barked. 2am, out the dog door and she barked. Someone got up, and called to her. Someone third house to us had someone walk in mid day and rob them while they napped. The thieves were caught, and said they cased the neighborhood for a few weeks. They decided not to try ours, our dog didn’t have long barking sessions AND day or night, someone always checked the dog. Plus she sounded much bigger than she was…
I charge my phone into 100% 😂
I use services from companies out of town. They do not know the neighbor so the are quick to leave before late.
Security cameras
I mean I live in a apartment so I don’t need security 😅 there’s already a police on floor 1😂
My house has,a,dog
I have security system
Do not keep any keys in 'safe' boxes outside thinking it'll help you if you lose yours and get locked out. Burglars will watch from a distance and not only learn where you keep them but work out the code, possibly from seeing you use it. Better to keep a spare key with a family member who can bring it to your hand, not a burglar's.
That's why we have dogs
I❤ bright sides videos
I have protected my house 55555 times
1:52 – accordin 2 FBI data it takes between 90 sec. n 12 min. 2 break in.
2:02 – 34% saw entry through front door. I heard a few times most break-ing happn through the front door.
3:09 – 1st floor windows. FBI reports show around 23% of burglars in the U.S. choose this way 2 get in.
7:06 – research statistics from Jacksonville State University most burglarsbreak in between 10 a. n 3p. when most peopl r supposed 2b away at work.
I was home alone when we got robbed he came my dad had a ak-47 cause my dad was a military personnel then aim at him then he ran away like a rat😂😂😂
We use security cameras we also put a warning for thieves so they know there's cameras. And it's also kinda fell hidden
just live in an apartment
I have a camera at my front door, every thief came and there were scared 6:01
Motion Sensors on the entrances triggering different automations depending on if some1 is home or not, automatic lights and blinds, simulated TV lighting, everything coupled to Home Assistant with access everywhere. Also works when internet is down since its managed locally.
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I made a ground trap wirh fish hooks and a piece of board, put two people in hospital
I live in a tall building and a Guard
The burglars are watching
no I don't see any burglars because I live in a n anpartment and they have a slash lock like its like a rectangle and has reantforce glass and I am on a high level and they have a secerty camera on that door.
Robbers can just watch this
And we can have a dog to protect our home
What about we leave our light on when we leave for holidays?
I just bought volt-e security toy to protect my home
No