Home Security - Scare Away Burglars With Lighting

In one of my last posts I wrote about how effective are burglar alarm systems. While burglar alarm systems are the most effective way of protecting your home, there are more ways that you can protect your home if you do not have the money to set up a security system. As you already know lighting is a crucial part of keeping your home safe from burglars. Even though this subject is old home owners do not look at it as a very important aspect of home security. It really does not matter where you live you should make sure that lights are out of reach without a ladder and that as a result there is enough light so that the area does not appear pitch black. The most important areas that need the most lighting are doors. These are some of the most common places that intruders target when they are planning to break into a house. In fact, there is a higher chance that a burglar that sees a well lighted area moves on to another home of establishment that has less light. But, if the area is pitch black, then your home may look like an easy target.

If you own a garage, you should consider using an automatic garage opener that when activated turns the lights on automatically. You may also consider using motion activated lights around your home as an additional home security device. When these devices detect movement they quickly activate and could easily startle the burglar.
Motion activated lighting has been outdoor favorite when it comes to home security. In some models, it maybe possible to install a small alarm to warn you of any movement and very probably make the intruder flee. If you are planning to use motion sensors in your front yard, you should plan everything carefully to avoid unnecessary triggers such as from kids playing nearby or cars passing normally through the drive way.

Having a good amount of light around your home may come a long way when it comes to keeping your family safe especially if you are not planning to install a burglar alarm or take other measures. A simple lighting system does not have to be all fancy and is relatively cheap.