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

I’ve always wondered, though, if anyone’s tried layering privacy film on the glass? Not just for looks, but it actually makes it harder to shatter.

Yeah, I’ve actually put that stuff on a couple windows after a neighbor got broken into. It’s not bulletproof or anything, but it does slow someone down. The real pain is getting it on without bubbles—took me three tries and a lot of cursing. Honestly, between that and dowels, I’d trust the dowel more for stopping someone fast. But hey, every little bit helps, right?