Title: If You Had To Rig Up Your Own Home Security On A Tight Budget, What Would You Do?
- Reinforcing door frames is underrated. I swapped out the short screws in my strike plates for 3-inchers and it made a huge difference—felt way sturdier.
- Window locks are a must, especially on those old single-hung windows. I added some cheap pin locks and they’re surprisingly effective.
- About the security film: I tried it on my basement windows. Installation was a pain (lots of bubbles, took forever to get right), but after testing with a hammer (don’t ask), it actually held up better than I expected. Not invincible, but definitely slowed things down.
- One thing I’d add—motion sensor lights outside. Not fancy, just the plug-in kind. They’ve scared off more raccoons than burglars, but hey, still worth it.
Has anyone messed around with DIY alarm sensors? I keep seeing those magnetic contact kits online and wonder if they’re reliable or just another gadget that’ll end up in the junk drawer...
