How Women That Live Alone Can Be Safer At Home

This post was written by Marsha Deleon

     I am a woman that lives alone. I am always worried about safety. I decided to make my home as safe as possible. My first purchase was to buy a golden retriever named Brandy. She is my watch dog and is very protective of my property. After this, I decided to have a wooden fence installed around my home. It makes me feel safer and helps to deal with nosy neighbors.

      I also decided to installed deadbolt cloaks on all my doors. I also had my front doors replaced. I now have storm doors that are heavier and are less likely to be kicked in by intruders. I also installed kick plates on the bottom of my doors to help re-enforce them. Locking up my mail is a huge priority for me, so I bought a locking mailbox to help prevent identity theft. I also had motion sensor lights installed alone my entire driveway. I added additional lighting to the front and back of my home so that I can better see my entire property late at night.

      Installing video surveillance cameras with a home security sensor near my garage and home was one of the final steps that I took. I like having my home being videotaped so that if a burglary does happen, the police might have some evidence. To complete my home safety project, I installed a home security alarm. All of these updates have been great for my home and have given me peace so that I can sleep a little more soundly at night.