Practical & affordable security solutions for the home are making way for DIY home security.

1. DIY HOME
SECURITY
PRACTICAL AND AFFORDABLE SECURITY
SOLUTIONS FOR THE HOME
BY LATHAM’S STEEL SECURITY DOORSETS

2. DIY SECURITY:
BASICS
There are three primary elements in every effective
home security system:
• Time
• Light
• Noise
Experts agree that effective systems contain multiple
layers of security

3. DIY SECURITY:
BASICS
Regardless of the level of sophistication of your security
system, there are steps are homeowner can do to reduce the
risks of a home burglary:
• Assess the home’s access points
• If the doors, windows and garage are not secure, the home
is at risk.
• Securing doors and windows is where every security
system should begin

4. DIY SECURITY: DOORS
& WINDOWS
When considering your doors, assess these characteristics:
• Is the door solid?
• Are the hinges protected so that they could not be jimmied
with a crowbar?
• Are the doors fire-resistant?
• If the door has a glass pane, is it secure?
• Is the frame bolted and secure?
• Is the door installed properly?
• Are the locks strong?

5. DIY SECURITY: DOORS
& WINDOWS
• Conduct a similar evaluation to the garage and to the
home’s windows
• Locking mechanisms with windows are an important
consideration
• In existing homes, upgrades are often necessary
• If you acquired an existing home, you should immediately
change all locks and purchase new keys

6. DIY SECURITY: STEEL
DOORS
• Steel doors are a favourite amongst security
experts
• They are safe, secure, durable and often
attractive
• Sends a signal to a prospective burglar that
this home will take time to penetrate
• Improving external security is the most
effective way to deal with time
• A burglar's goal is to get in and get out fast

7. DIY SECURITY: STEEL
DOORS
• Economic downturn largely responsible
• Digital resources aid with DIY
• YouTube can provide guidance on door installations,
CCTV setup and monitoring

8. DIY SECURITY:
MOTION DETECTORS
• Position lights activated by motion around the
exterior of a building
• Light can chase a burglar away before they get
started
• Motion detectors can also trigger video

9. DIY SECURITY:
COMPUTERS
• Advances in portable technology can empower
homeowners
• Raspberry Pi and Ninjablocks are both practical and
affordable DIY home solutions

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