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Cheap Basic Home Security Solutions

Home security is an important issue that many people ignore because they feel alarms are simply too costly. It is possible, however, to create a home defense system that is effective and yet inexpensive.
Reinforce Your Home
To get started, examine your house closely to see if it is secure, or if there are easy points of access where a burglar could break in. Look at the doors to see if they are made out of a flimsy material, or sturdy wood or even metal. Doors that would be easy to kick in or knock over should be replaced, and installed with durable locks and deadbolts. Most homes also have sliding glass doors that would be better supported by a cheap security bar or even a strong piece of wood wedged in between the door handle and the ground rail.
Consider purchasing shatterproof windows if they fit within your budget. Try placing cacti or other thorn filled plants on window sills to act as a deterrent from using the window as a point of entry.
Is Your House A Target?
Walk around the perimeter of your home to determine if it appears to be an easy house to sneak up to without being seen. A home without proper lighting in the front is a prime location for criminals because it offers them the cover of darkness. Make sure you have lights that can be left on outside to discourage criminals, and use motion sensor lights if possible.
Watch out for large bushes or trees that might offer a hiding spot for burglars. Keep them trimmed back so they do not inadvertently provide cover for someone who is attempting to break into your home. Put away any equipment that could be used to break in, such as a ladder to climb up to the second floor or anything heavy that could be thrown through a window. Don’t leave any large boxes from major purchases on the premises that will alert someone that you have a new television or other desirable product inside.
Find Low Cost Security Systems
It’s possible to find home security products that are inexpensive and feature an easy install format. These DIY devices range in price, so you can find one that fits within your budget constraints.
A fake wireless camera will give your home the appearance of having a surveillance system that is monitoring the premises. These battery operated cameras do nothing more than rotate while a red light blinks, but they look real enough to make a criminal think twice about trying to break in to your home.
You can also self install a basic battery powered alarm system that is triggered by motion. These alarms include all the hardware and components you need to create a working security system, but they are easy to install so you can do it yourself and save money.
A defense technique that some people use is to simply stick home security stickers or signs on windows and in front of the house. These security accessories cost almost nothing to buy, and will make criminals believe your house is well protected.
While Away From Home
Criminals look for homes in residential neighborhoods that appear to be empty, so if you leave on vacation it is essential to make it appear that someone is at still there. This can be done with by turning on lights that operate on timers, making sure mail delivery service is stopped while you are away and leaving a car in the driveway. Do anything you can to cause others to believe the house is still occupied.

When you do leave for an extended trip, protect your most valuable items by placing them in a safe that can not be removed from the premises, or hiding them in diversion safes which are made to look like regular products instead of an actual safe. They will be ignored by burglars and protected your most cherished possessions.

Follow these tips and make home security a priority regardless of what size budget you have.

Mace Security Products: Pepper Gel

Pepper sprays are a common item used by law enforcement and military police all over the world. It has also become a standard self defense tool with the general populace and one of the most popular brands is Mace. Pepper gel is just one of many Mace security products on the market today. As I’m sure you’ve probably heard of pepper spray, well pepper gel does the same thing except the delivery system is in gel form and not a spray.

Pepper spray is comprised of Oleoresin Capsicum, or OC, which is a derivative of cayenne pepper. A shot of pepper spray to the face of an attacker will trigger temporary blindness, difficulty breathing, coughing and choking. Not to mention it causes a lot pain. Because the natural response from someone sprayed with pepper spray is to rub their eyes, it makes the situation worse for them and now their hands are also burning. Don’t worry; pepper spray does not cause any permanent damage.

There are many reasons pepper gel is one of the best Mace security products. Pepper Gel works by suspending the OC in a gel form instead of a liquid stream. This means it can reach a greater distance, sticks to an attacker like glue, is less contaminating, the strength of the pepper is more robust, and it’s non-flammable. Unlike regular pepper spray, the gel holds up better against wind which is one of the reasons it’s so effective. The reason for this is that the thick consistency prevents the wind from blowing it back into your face like normal pepper spray would. Pepper gel also uses a UV dye to make identifying an attacker much easier for law enforcement.

Each container of Mace pepper gel contains over 1.5 oz, or 45g, of pepper spray. This provides you with 7 one second bursts. It also features a flip top safety cap that will prevent the pepper gel from accidentally discharging. It is ideal for auto, home, business, RV’s, or camping use. This truly is one of the most effective Mace security products.