{"id":3334,"date":"2013-08-09T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2013-08-09T15:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=3334"},"modified":"2015-02-06T12:08:28","modified_gmt":"2015-02-06T17:08:28","slug":"protect-home-against-burglars-with-these-great-budget-security-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/protect-home-against-burglars-with-these-great-budget-security-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Against Burglars with these Great Budget Security Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Discouraging thieves from targeting <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">your<\/span> house is probably one of the best strategies to protect your home and property.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 But even if you can\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t afford an expensive home security system, there are many simple and affordable ways you can deter thieves, including these popular budget security products.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-315-great-gifts-for-under-100.aspx?pagenum=2');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-315-great-gifts-for-under-100.aspx?pagenum=2\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5135 size-full\" title=\"Protect your home with inexpensive but effective budget security products.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/burglar1.jpg\" alt=\"Budget home security\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<em><b>A Fake Home Security System<\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Homes that don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t have a security system are three times more likely to be broken into than homes with security systems.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 But by arming your home with \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009dfaux security products,\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d burglars will <i>think<\/i> you have the real deal and go elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SECURITY SIGNAGE<\/strong> &#8212; Put security <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6031-security-yard-sign-no-stake.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6031-security-yard-sign-no-stake.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">yard signs<\/a><\/strong> by the mailbox and <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6027-security-decals-4-pack.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6027-security-decals-4-pack.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">decals<\/a><\/strong> on windows at all of your entrances.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Cost \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 less than $10!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7870-securityman-sm-3802-dummy-outdoorindoor-camera-wled.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7870-securityman-sm-3802-dummy-outdoorindoor-camera-wled.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px 20px;\" title=\"SecurityMan dummy camera deters intruders at a fraction of the cost of real cameras.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/7870.jpg\" alt=\"SecurityMan dummy camera deters intruders at a fraction of the cost of real cameras.\" width=\"206\" height=\"206\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DUMMY CAMS<\/strong> &#8212; Deter intruders by making them believe they are being recorded by installing <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-290-dummy-fake-cameras.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-290-dummy-fake-cameras.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">dummy security cameras<\/a><\/strong> by entrances and over the driveway.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Cost \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 under $20 each; a little more for <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7870-securityman-sm-3802-dummy-outdoorindoor-camera-wled.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7870-securityman-sm-3802-dummy-outdoorindoor-camera-wled.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">battery<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7868-securityman-sm-3803-solar-outdoorindoor-dummy-camera-wled.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7868-securityman-sm-3803-solar-outdoorindoor-dummy-camera-wled.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">solar-powered<\/a><\/strong> models with realistic flashing lights.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7870-securityman-sm-3802-dummy-outdoorindoor-camera-wled.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><b><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8290-sti-rex-plus-ii-electronic-watchdog-ed-55.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8290-sti-rex-plus-ii-electronic-watchdog-ed-55.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Rex II is always on duty guarding and protecting. \" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8290.jpg\" alt=\"STI- Rex Plus II Electronic Watchdog ED-55\" width=\"214\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a>Adopt an Electronic Watchdog<\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Most burglars want to get in and out of the target house quickly and are <i>not<\/i> looking for confrontations \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 with people or pets.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 So if you don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t have a loud barking dog to scare away potential thieves, pretend you do!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>REX the ELECTRONIC WATCHDOG<\/strong> &#8211;\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8290-sti-rex-plus-ii-electronic-watchdog-ed-55.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8290-sti-rex-plus-ii-electronic-watchdog-ed-55.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rex Plus II, the Electronic Watchdog<\/strong><\/a>, \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201csees\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d through thick doors, walls and glass and begins barking when he detects movement.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 When he is not protecting, switch Rex Plus to the tranquil sound mode.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Costs a lot less than feeding a real dog \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 a one-time investment of about $80!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><b>Trick them with Sound and Lights<\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n<p><b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>Most burglaries occur between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. when homeowners are at work or school and in the summer time during the peak vacation season.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 But you can easily deter intruders by making your home look and sound like it&#8217;s occupied.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s how:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>THE SOUND OF MUSIC<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Use a basic timer to turn radios or music players on and off throughout the day to give the impression that someone is home.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 A simple mechanical timer can be purchased at your local hardware store for less than $10.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8010-maxsa-innovations-40217-solar-powered-14-led-security-spotlight.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8010-maxsa-innovations-40217-solar-powered-14-led-security-spotlight.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"The Maxsa Innovations 40217 solar-powered security spotlight has 14 super-bright LEDs.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8010.jpg\" alt=\"The Maxsa Innovations 40217 solar-powered security spotlight has 14 super-bright LEDs.\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>THE MAGIC OF LIGHTS<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Burglars seek out homes that look empty.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Automate your interior lighting so lamps turn on and off to give your home a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201clived in\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d look.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For really easy setup, try a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7937-datexx-pm-302b-sentina-utimer-ultimate-lamp-controller-and-safety-light.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7937-datexx-pm-302b-sentina-utimer-ultimate-lamp-controller-and-safety-light.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">light-sensitive timer<\/a><\/strong> that turns lamps on as soon as the sun goes down.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Cost is around $35.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8001-maxsa-innovations-battery-powered-motion-activated-anywhere-light.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8001-maxsa-innovations-battery-powered-motion-activated-anywhere-light.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Exterior motion sensor lights<\/a><\/strong> positioned outside your home will also help scare away potential intruders.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Easy-to-install <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8009-maxsa-innovations-40220-solar-powered-10-watt-halogen-security-floodlight.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8009-maxsa-innovations-40220-solar-powered-10-watt-halogen-security-floodlight.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>solar-powered security floodlights<\/strong><\/a> that use no electricity and range in price from about $60 to $95.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><b>Install an Inexpensive DIY Wireless Security System<\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n<p><b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6720-skylink-aaa-home-smart-center-ml-100.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6720-skylink-aaa-home-smart-center-ml-100.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Skylink AAA+ Home Smart Center is an easy-to-install and use DIY security system.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/6720.jpg\" alt=\"Skylink AAA+ Home Smart Center ML-100\" width=\"206\" height=\"206\" \/><\/a>Today\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s wireless DIY home security systems give you state-of-the-art technology at incredibly affordable prices. For instance, a complete \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cstarter kit\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d by <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-432-skylink.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-432-skylink.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Skylink<\/a><\/strong> can be purchased for under $60.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Safety Technology Wireless Alert offers an improved <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8288-safety-technology-alert-series-build-your-own-kit.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8288-safety-technology-alert-series-build-your-own-kit.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cBuild Your Own\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d System<\/a><\/strong> that communicates by voice message or beeps so you always know which sensor has been activated.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><b>Other Ways to Protect Your Home<\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to using some of these budget security products, there are lots of other ways you can discourage would-be robbers from targeting your home.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For some helpful tips on how to protect your home, read <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/do-it-yourself-home-security-10-tips-for-the-absentee-homeowner\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cDo It Yourself Home Security: 10 Tips for the Absentee Homeowner.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discouraging thieves from targeting your house is probably one of the best strategies to protect your home and property.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 But even if you can\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t afford an expensive home security system, there are many simple and affordable ways you can deter thieves, including these popular budget&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/protect-home-against-burglars-with-these-great-budget-security-products\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5135,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[21,23,453,383,454,452,451,269,214],"class_list":["post-3334","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-monitoring-security","tag-diy-home-security-2","tag-diy-wireless-security-system","tag-dummy-security-cameras","tag-electronic-watchdog","tag-light-sensitive-timer","tag-security-decals","tag-security-yard-signs","tag-skylink","tag-wireless-motion-sensor-light","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3334"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3334\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5136,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3334\/revisions\/5136"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}