Home security solutions for people on a budget?

Question

My mom has her front and back doors alarmed. However, the windows aren't. She can't afford to get the windows alarmed by the company that provides the security for the doors, as it is too expensive. Is there any kind of window alarm that wouldn't cost us and arm and a leg and and that isn't a pain to use?

As for me, I don't have a home alarm system. Even if I wanted one, I couldn't afford it. But there is a guy in my building who creeps me out. I think he might try to break in here one day while I'm gone. So, I would like to know if, along the lines of what I described above for my mom's windows, there is any kind of door alarm that I could get? My windows are secure.

Answer 1

they do sell locks that go on the windows now and they are not that much.,I am not sure where but my dad was telling me he got some for his window in D.C.

Answer 2

you could cover the window with tint

and bars

you can record conversations and play it loud when you leave

so they think someones home along with  music so if they knock they will think you cant hear them over the music.

Leave on a tv

you could get a timer on your lights

to make someone think someones home

if you hang a shade then you can use a shirt on a coat hanger

and a hat to form a shadow of someone home.

you could get a dog

you can tell a neighbor about the situation and to keep an eye out

let others know and see if they feel the same

a stick can lock a window if placed on the top of the bottom window and cut to reach the top of the frame

a house sitter

radio shack is great for cheap alarms

prebuilt and can help you make it for pennys!

hope these ideas helpped

Answer 3

MY SPOUSE JUST INSTALLED A CAMERA SYSTEM HE BOUGHT AT COSTCO FOR 299.00. IT'S GREAT BECAUSE IT ONLY TURNS ON WHEN SOMEONE GOES BUY AND IT HAS NIGHT VISION. I LOVE IT AND THE PRICE IS GREAT WITH 4 CAMERAS THAT COMES WITH THE PACKAGE.

Answer 4

http://www.x10.com/security/homesecurity...

X-10 is a company that has a very wide range of low end alarm products. Not the greatest in the world, but inexpensive and easy to install and use. All wireless.