For as long as I can remember, I've been a DIY type of guy. Even before I heard the term “do it yourself”, I was a do it myself kind of person. Starting and finishing projects brings me great satisfaction and seems to boost my self esteem. These days, I don't have time to do everything myself. I pay somebody to mow my lawn, to rake my leaves, and even to do other home projects.

However, there are a few projects that I won't let others do for me. I'll never let another person secure my home for me. I feel that do it yourself home security is a skill that everybody should have. Doing the work yourself ensures that you will get the full benefit of the project. Every time you bring an outside contractor in to work on your home security, you run the risk of letting a thief into your home. I don't trust strangers to come into my home and setup my security, because I know it gives them the ability to check everything out themselves.

How do you know that the guy installing your alarm system won't disable it later when they know you are not home and easy pickings for a would be robber?

Throughout the last couple of years I've installed surveillance cameras, home security lighting, alarms, and even door reinforcements. I've even found tools that help me monitor different zones of my yard and even my driveway. There aren't any monthly bills with my system and I didn't have to shell out a fortune in installation costs. In fact, I even save money on my home insurance each month. Most home owners insurance policies will give you a reduced rate for having a security system in place.

Do it yourself home security really isn't that difficult. Also, it does not have to be done all in one day. I started with the basics and worked my way up to the harder projects. The easiest projects were to reinforce the doors. An hour or two of work and a little bit of money will dramatically reduce the chances of your door being kicked in while you are sleeping. Buy a little drill, some screws, and some door reinforcement and you are all set.

The next project I undertook was the implementation of home security lighting. Putting in some lights is a cheap way to increase your security and it even improves the beauty of your lawn. It even keeps me from tripping over the cat when I take the trash out.

After this, I finished up my do it yourself home security with cameras and alarm systems. They cost a bit more, but make me feel safe and secure. Even though I had to pinch pennies for a little while to get the money to buy these last two items, I now know that my loved ones have all the protection and security I can give them. I'd pay any cost to keep my family safe.

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