I know that security is a bit of a show and its really more of a deterant, but I was wondering realistically how I could prevent someone breaking and entering a small-ish American home? What is actually effective?

  • quediuspayu@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    9 days ago

    Being a less attractive target than your neighbours, either by being a bigger hassle or by looking like there’s nothing worth stealing.

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      9 days ago

      Any street-facing windows should always be shrouded by curtains or shutters. Don’t let anyone passing by just see into your home.

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        9 days ago

        Learned that at apartments. Just having everything locked up tight and shutters meant our neighbor got broken into and not us one day.