In an age where lawlessness is becoming all too commonplace, people are now more desperate than ever before to feel safe in their own homes. However, many don’t have the funds to turn their homes into impenetrable fortresses – something fast becoming necessary for residential peace and wellbeing in South Africa. So, with that in mind, we’re taking a look at five budget home security improvements that’ll barely make a dent in your bank balance:
Join the Ranks
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The establishment of a neighbourhood watch is vital for the safety of our neighbourhoods, and your participation in such a project of communal vigilance might just be what is needed to secure your home for good. By joining the ranks of neighbourhood watchmen in your area, you gain access to a team of people dedicated to the safety of your home and the homes surrounding it. Should a home security issue arise, like an attempted house burglary, all that is needed is a simple Whatsapp message to your fellow watchmen and they’ll rush to your aid – no matter the time of day or night. |
Show the Signs
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Don’t have any dogs? That doesn’t mean outsiders should know that. One very easy way to deter potential home invaders is to knock up a few warning signs around your property. Beware the dog signs are great, but a criminal need only monitor your home for a short while to establish whether there really is a dog or not. Even better are snake breeder signs, which let people know that they can expect to find slithery serpents of all shapes and sizes within your dwelling. Signs that work well include ones drawing attention to camera systems (Smile! You’re on camera), as well as signs that suggest you make use of an armed response service. |
Keep Things Trimmed
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One mistake many home owners make is building up the foliage along their home’s perimeter. While this does prevent potential home invaders from gaining a better view of your property, overgrown shrubs and bushes are fantastic hiding places – especially at night. So, keep your perimeter foliage trimmed and allow potential home invaders no hiding place when attempting to separate you from your belongings. |
Get an Eye for Security
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Nothing scares robbers quite as much as having their faces recorded on camera. However, CCTV systems don’t come cheap at all! So, consider installing one or two fake security cameras (one should be in plain sight looking directly at your front gate. There really isn’t any way of knowing whether or not cameras are actually recording, and many criminals won’t risk it. |
Protect Points of Entry
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As a final budget home security tip, assess your home’s current level of security at points of entry. Too often people rely on the locking mechanisms of doors and windows themselves to keep unwanted visitors out. The truth is that doors are easily kicked down, and windows are easily breached, unless there is a second layer of security in the form of burglar bars and security gates. We know what you’re thinking – but getting this extra security layer onto your doors and windows doesn’t have to cost you limbs. By trading in your home’s existing point of entry security solutions, Wonder Bars gives you a whopping 10% discount on any new security gates and burglar bars ordered from us! Your traded-in items are then donated to underprivileged organisations (schools, trusts, skills development centres) to build more secure communities in KwaZulu-Natal. |
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