We had a giggle at this tweet below and thought you would too. Not all DIY burglar alarms are quite so obvious, but are they sweet enough? We look at the pros and cons of DIY home security…
Fake alarm box
Pro:
– Cheap
Cons:
– Robbers know the fake makes
– Degrade quickly due to low quality materials
– You need the right tools and ladder to install
– Batteries need changing regularly
Worth it?
– No. You might as well keep the chocolate box! At least you get to eat them and use the box for biscuits or sewing supplies afterwards!
Wired DIY burglar alarm kit
Pro:
– Cheaper than a professional
Cons:
– Two words: mains electricity!
– You need the right tools and ladder to install
– Cables need careful placement in walls or under floors
– Incorrect fitting or setting leads to false alarms and upset neighbours
– Upset neighbours lead to complaints so you stop setting it. You’re back at square one.
Worth it?
– No. Why risk an electric shock and re-decorating bill?!
Wireless DIY burglar alarm
Pro:
– Cheaper than a professionally installed alarm
Cons:
– You need the right tools and ladder to install
– Incorrect fitting or setting leads to false alarms and upset neighbours
– Upset neighbours leads to complaints so you stop setting it. You’re back at square one.
– You need to know what happens to your security if your internet or electricity goes down
– You need to know how to protect it from hackers and signal jammers
Worth it?
– No. Some are actually more expensive than a professional installer. Why pay more and do the work yourself for less protection?!
Results – Pros trump fake DIY kits!
The security of your home and family is too important to penny pinch. Fake boxes are useless and DIY burglar alarms are easy to get wrong. If you think you’re protected but you’re not… not such a bargain after all!
Contact us to learn what really works to keep the burglars out!
