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I reveal fifteen practical, low-cost habits I use to make a home harder for burglars to read, from checking every lock to managing lights, curtains, valuables and garden cover. These are quiet routines designed for older people living alone, especially at night.
I draw on my experience as a locksmith across the north of England to explain why simple actions can matter more than expensive security systems. I also cover driveway alerts, alarms, a charged phone and what to do if someone knocks after dark.
I finish with the most important step of all: preparing a safe room and a clear plan before anything goes wrong. I’ll show you how to look at your own home from the street and spot the details that may be giving too much away.
0:00 Practical, low-cost security habits for elderly people living alone to deter burglars.
2:04 door
3:08 deadbolt
4:09 curtain
4:57 valuable things
5:37 porch light
6:43 motion sensor
8:36 plug-in timer
9:38 alarm
10:19 wireless driveway alert
10:55 post
12:26 car
13:11 phone
13:56 This is the one I mentioned at the start
16:19 hedge
17:16 safe room
