Installing a cheap home security system is often the only option for many people. For those on a budget, a full singing, dancing expensive security system that is hooked into a home security monitoring company is out of reach. Practically all homeowners when asked, actually would like an alarm system of some sort, but most cannot often afford one.
By utilizing cheap home security methods, a thrifty homeowner can often reduce the odds of their home being broken into and help protect their family–while also protecting the bottom line of their bank account. The goal of any inexpensive home security system should be to provide a warning if someone attempts to break into your home, installed at a cost you can afford.
One of the least expensive home security systems is one that you build and install yourself. This might sound like an impossible task, but for the keen, building and installing an alarm system yourself is not as difficult as it sounds and is one of the most cost effective solutions. Firstly, you need a plan and you need to make an assessment of your property, paying particular attention to venerable areas where burglars may attempt to get into your property. Check out broken door or windows. Getting these weak points fixed must be done before you consider installing your security system. It will cost a lot less to fix a window than signing up to a security company to protect the broken window. Fit deadbolt door locks for added security.
You have to figure out how many areas do you want to protect. Figure out how many motion sensors, window/door contacts, glass-breaking sensors and audible alarms are needed. Pick up a basic security system from most any electrical supply store online. Just make sure there are enough zones and contacts to cover the areas and devices (motion sensors, contacts) to use for protection. Observe the entrance/exits into your property and count up how many need to have protection.
Put yourself in the mind of the burglar – how would you break into your property? Note down all possible ways into your property, both upstairs and down. Run the appropriate wires to each end location where one of the protecting devices will live and get them all hooked up to the main panel. If you want to use wireless devices, the parts will cost you a bit more but you’ll save a boatload on labor and construction.
Motion detectors are good security devices which cost very little. Motion detectors can be used in one of two fashions: they can be connected to lights or spotlights and set to turn the lights on if motion is detected, or hooked to an alarm system and set to trigger the alarm if motion is detected. Timed power strip devices are another inexpensive security device. These can be configured to turn on certain lights at specified times. This can give the illusion that someone is home even when the house is empty.