WHAT ARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHODS OF TRANSFORMING A HOME INTO A ‘HARD TARGET’ FOR POTENTIAL INTRUDERS? “When making your home a hard target for burglary, you don’t want to go too far and make it look like a prison. There are a few things you can do to deter criminals and boost your home’s curb appeal. First, add light to your property. By increasing the light levels of your porch, yard, and sides of your home, you can take away a burglar’s best asset: stealth. A bad guy will think twice about approaching your home if he thinks he’ll be seen. For an even better result, try adding lighting to give your home a touch of class. Second, be selective with your landscaping. Keep shrubbery, trees, and grass trim so no one can hide in them. Cut bushes from the top and bottom to see feet below the trim line. Also, consider adding crushed rocks around the sides of your home
so you can hear anyone approaching. These tips can keep criminals on the street so they never even try to break in. In addition to “Safe rooms are the ultimate in securing yourself and your family in the event of an emergency situation. These rooms can also lock up and secure your weapons and valuables. There are many factors to consider when building a new safe room. The first thing to consider is what kind of threats you are trying to protect from. Then you need to decide what your room will be built out of and where it will be located. Will you be converting an existing room that has standard 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 studs, or will you be pouring a concrete block wall? A concrete block wall will be more secure, but a standard room with 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 walls will be easier to convert. If you’re building a new house where you can build the room from scratch or have an existing concrete block wall in a basement, this is the best solution for a safe room. You want a room that is quickly accessed and easily secured. The next thing to consider is what kind of vault door
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