If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?

is there any real value in motion sensor lights, or do people just get used to them and ignore them after a while?

Had a client once who swore by motion lights until the neighbor’s dog kept setting them off every night. After a week, nobody even looked up when they flashed. I think they’re good for making a place look “watched,” but if you’re in a busy area, people tune them out. I’d rather spend the money on reinforcing doors and windows—simple stuff, but it works. Those fake cameras? Maybe they’ll fool the casual lookie-loo, but anyone serious won’t be phased.