Home Safety DIY Tips You Can DIY for Home Security

Jack D. October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 home safety diy

Everyone wants to feel safe and secure in their home. Home safety tips can range from securing your home from intruders to products and services to help monitor other threats like fire, water, carbon monoxide, and other potential home concerns. Making your house a home is more than just the cozy items we add. Home safety and security go hand in hand, we put together some great tips and products you can do-it-yourself (DIY) to make your house a safe and secure home.

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1. Securing locks with long nails – home safety tip #1

One of the easiest tips we have come across is in this great YouTube video where you can double your door security for $1 just by installing longer nails to prevent criminals from kicking in your door. This simple, effective and really affordable home security DIY is one of our top suggestions for an easy, do-it-yourself trick you can complete in just one day with one trip to the hardware store.

2. Alarm company signs and decals

Sometimes you gotta fake it to make it, this includes the presence of a home security system. By just adding a sign or decals for a well known home security company, you can deter potential criminals and mischiefs. According to Reolink.com, 60% of home criminals weigh the presence of security cameras and 40% would choose another target. Up to 90% of convicted burglars would avoid targeting your home if there are alarm systems installed.

3. Motion lights

Motion lights are a great, easy way of deterring potential criminals but also adding safety to your home. Whether you are letting the dog out late at night or maybe you forgot something in your car, motion lights can give the extra level of security and safety to your home. Check out these 4.5/5 star lights at our partner Amazon. More than 12,500 ratings and still that high of a review! These are LED and solar lights that are waterproof. Check them out, a 2-pack for $29.95 or 4 for $58.95.

4. Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Did you know more than 50,000 people in the US visit an emergency room due to carbon monoxide (CO) exposure and more than 400 die each year? Home safety includes monitoring for threats other than the criminal. Keeping your home safe from the threat of fire or carbon monoxide is important. Try an all-in-one solution and make sure to check the batteries each year and test your alarm for the ability to alert you. This is a great one from First Alert, available for $39.99 on Amazon.

5. Light timers for interior of house

For those who may not stay up late at night, a light timer can simulate late night activity at your home and deter potential criminals or thieves. A simple light timer on a lamp may be all you need for a late night flash to people outside: someone is home. Light timers are a great and easy home safety DIY as well as home security DIY.

6. Doorbell cameras

Adding security is an easy home improvement. Take piece of mind with a doorbell camera to help secure packages left at your door or screen those knocking at your door before you answer. One of the most popular front door cameras is the Ring camera but there are many options that cost considerably less. One popular option on Amazon is the Smart Wireless WiFi Video Doorbell camera. Snag yours for $50 today.

7. Keeping landscaping and exterior clean and clutter free

Avoid tripping on overgrown weeds or a hidden rock tripping you up in leaves that have piled up by keeping your exterior clean and debris free. Not only does clutter give critters a place to hide, it can give criminals an added advantage.

8. Remove keybox and garage door openers from cars parked outside

Many people use a keybox near their tire or under a bumper to store a spare key, but criminals are aware of this too. If you keep your car outside at night, be aware that criminals may take advantage of these spare keys to gain access to your car, garage or more. Use a locked magnetic box or store spare keys in a harder to get to place.

9. Bar for sliding doors

Protect your patio door with the easiest hack for home security and home safety: a rod in the track of your back door. By simply laying this rod in the tracks of your patio or sliding door, criminals won’t be able to open it even if its unlocked! This is a great home safety DIY trick to secure your door from unwanted intruders.

10. Walk-in tubs for shower safety

Each year, 234,000 people over 15 are injured in the bathroom and visit an ER. Prevent you or your family from being a statistic. A walk-in bathtub and shower combo is a simple way of eliminating a potential accident of getting into or out of a wet bathtub or floor. There are lots of options for walk-in bathtubs and local contractors who can help install. Prices range greatly, but we found this option from Amazon with amazing reviews.

11. Apple Watch with Fall Detection – home safety tips

We all have loved ones who live alone or may be by themselves often and are not the most graceful. Falls can have serious medical and health consequences. Apple has a fantastic new feature on their Apple watch series 4 which not only includes GPS and a larger display, but includes ECG and electrical and optical heart sensors. The ECG function on your wrist provides notifications for low and high heart rhythms and also has Fall detection and Emergency SOS. Learn more or buy today at Amazon for $530 for peace of mind.

12. Be aware of your surroundings

This is a free tip: be aware of what is around you. When living in a neighborhood or apartment, get to know your neighbors, their cars, their family members and friends. You’ll immediately know if something is off if you see a new car or person hanging around. Many police departments have a non-emergency line if something feels off and you simply want an officer to patrol or don’t feel comfortable calling 911. As the saying goes, “if you see something, say something!”

Check out our 31 home improvement ideas you can DIY for under $50 for more security, safety and DIY home improvement tricks and tips!