Build A DIY Security System This Weekend


You want your home to be secure, but high-end security gear isn’t cheap. Why not construct a DIY security system? You’ll save some money and improve your tech prowess at the same time.

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Make Your Own Alarm System


There is no shortage of DIY alarm projects, so you really just have to decide how and why you want to be alerted. This Arduino-based alarm is motion-based and will send you a text message if it detects an intruder. If you’ve got a Mac, you can use a clever app called SecureHome that detects noise levels and sounds an alarm if they reach a specified level. If you’re worried about partcular items getting stolen and want to alarm them individually, you can’t go wrong with this motion-detecting alarm. It requires some very minor soldering and a tilt switch, but it’s easy enough for just about anyone to create and can be concealed just about anywhere.

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Set Up A DIY Security Camera


Security cameras are easy to set up — you just need a webcam and (sometimes) a computer. We have a full guide on setting up a comprehensive video surveillance system that streams images from a webcam to your phone, a computer or your email. You can even make a solar-powered option and give it motion-sensing capabilities.

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Simple Tricks To Keep Your Home Safer


When it comes to securing your home, it helps to think like a criminal and know how they might crack a padlock; bust a combination lock; break into a safe; open your garage door from the outside; or simply break through your front door. When you know how someone might break in you can take measures to prevent it.
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