Comments on: Home security… what can i do myself/?

By: pugpaws2

pugpaws2 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:37:24 +0000

Sounds like a job for a video camera with a 12 hour video tape. Then if anyone comes to the house you will have them on video. Two ways to do it. Either have a video recording all the time, or have a video camera set up with a motion detector. Might cost you a bit, but will give you peace of mind and proof if anything happens. Of course best to have the camera hidden.

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:37:24 +0000

Can buy the signs and dummy cams like you had a good system installed or they sell cordless systems that work off a transmitter and come with 2-3 cams that can be hooked up to a recording device for under $200. Punch in radio shack and look for one that suits you or buy a pitbull or hire the home alone kid. Just kidding!

By: Richard D

Richard D — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:37:24 +0000

Look into a wireless system – no running of wires – perfect DIY. Don’t alarm each window – alarm the room with a motion detector. They make them with different angles of coverage. For example, you can put them high on a wall and have a "safe" path to walk under the detector – but the windows are still covered.

By: Casey

Casey — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:37:24 +0000

I am also interested in doing this, albeit for only slightly different reasons. I live in a 30 year old house and don’t want to start to have to cut into the walls to run wires all over the place. I’ve looked into a simple camera system that can basically be run outside to a DVR in a lock box inside. You are looking at about 600 to 1200 for that. Pretty expensive for me.

They have a new product out now that the wire can be adhered on the wall itself and a thin skim-coat of joint compound over it hides it completely. Even still, you have to re-paint the area.

By: rob s

rob s — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:37:24 +0000

Start simple.. Keeps shrubs trimmed back and low.. No shrubs under windows if poss. ( no hiding places).. Well lit areas that won t bother the neighbors, os put in motion censored lights ( easy and fairly cheap) Front porch ( and any door)motion detectors are great also when you come home and have arm s full of groceries. Motion detectors on the outside of garage is great , just make sure there aimed rt so every passing car won t set them off and the lights are aimed down as not to bother neighbors..A timer on in door lamps that is changed every so often so others think your home . Have set for different times..and use a couple of them.A dog inside to simply bark when someones at the door can scare off intruders.. I hope some of these help you to start.. GL