Safety first: 8 ingenious tips to improve your safety and security
When it comes to preventing burglaries and domestic accidents of various kinds, having security measures in place is optimal. Many use sophisticated state-of-the-art alarm systems or hiding dangerous things away from the hands of children.
However, there are an infinite number of other tips and strategies that can be used and that not everyone is aware of. And if, as they say, prevention is better than cure, knowledge of these tips can be invaluable.
We have selected a few of these for you to consider in the list below:
1. Cup hanging on a door handle
Hanging a cup on a door handle is an excellent DIY home alarm system because, if the door is forced open, the cup will fall, break and make a loud noise, scaring off any thieves and warning the residents.
2. Packaging of expensive items properly disposed of
It is advisable never to leave boxes and cartons that previously contained expensive items in plain sight. This is a useful tip to keep "bad guys" guessing.
3. Non-transparent suitcase tag
For your travel suitcases and other luggage, it's always best to only attach a closable, non-transparent labels. Not having your address on display is an extra precaution that can prevent a break-in while you are away.
4. DIY razor case
Razors are potentially very dangerous items, especially if there are children in the house. One way to store them, if you don't have a razor case, is to put them (or, at least the heads), into child-proof pill bottles.
5. Fake socket hidey-hole
Having an cavity in the wall that can be disguised as a fake electrical socket is a good way to hide money or valuables.
6. Plant pots suitable for hiding keys
To avoid hiding the keys under the doormat, you consider hiding them in specially designed flower pots.
7. Old stereo as a hiding place
Even though it is now rare for anyone to use a stereo to listen to CDs, having an old player in the house can be a clever way for you to hide money.
8. Do not disturb sign on hotel room door
An excellent tip to avoid theft in the hotel is to leave the "do not disturb" sign outside the door - even when you are not in your room.
Have you ever used any of these strategies before?
