DIY Security: What did you do today?

[Great-Kazoo]

Plant thorny bushes in front of and around windows or any other possible entry points to your home.


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I've said that in other threads. HOWEVER some "firefighter" took exception regarding accessibility/ egress during a fire. Saying to not have anythign blocking the window area.
I understand it from his POV. Myself, the more it deters someone from climbing in, the better.

[00tec]

Plant thorny bushes in front of and around windows or any other possible entry points to your home.


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There's a firefighter here who recommends AGAINST doing that. Neighbors house burns, bushes catch, heat pops your window, your house burns.

[Irving]

I'm getting rid of a thorny bush soon. Anyone want it?

[DSB OUTDOORS]

I'm getting into a horny bush soon. Anyone want it?

Fixed. And nope. Actually thorny shrubs and trees make a great security barrier. With the right plants that is. Helps keep the neighbor kids out of your yard to.

[Great-Kazoo]

There's a firefighter here who recommends AGAINST doing that. Neighbors house burns, bushes catch, heat pops your window, your house burns.

Yes there is and i disagree with him. Is it a fire hazard, of course, so is anything with a low flash point.

Realistically your neighbor's house goes up in flames, a bush isn't going to matter when temps hit 1100*. Look at apt fires and how then jump to other apt's via the roof or upper level. If you're worried about a bush and potential for fire hazard, do not store gas cans or propane on your property. If the neighbors house catches fire, who knows what could happen. Might as well keep your car down the street instead of the attached garage

Besides, what the hell is insurance coverage for ?

Fixed. And nope. Actually thorny shrubs and trees make a great security barrier. With the right plants that is. Helps keep the neighbor kids out of your yard to.

Any bush is a crime deterrent, be it neighborhood kids or neighbor Hoods.

[rbeau30]

I replaced all of the garage door remotes in my car with key fob remotes.

How many of you keep your registration/insurance in your car? Your address is pinted on them. Having a garage door opener in your car is a ready way of getting into your house of which the bad guy knows right where it is and also knows now you are not home.

I also changed the "Home" address in my GPS to some place nearby but not my house.

[HoneyBadger]

Good thinking. Seeing as you are required to keep your registration/insurance in your vehicle and it should be within reach in case you get pulled over, is there a good way to combat this?

[Snowman78]

Good thinking. Seeing as you are required to keep your registration/insurance in your vehicle and it should be within reach in case you get pulled over, is there a good way to combat this?

PO Box for your adress.

[rbeau30]

PO Box for your adress.

I was going to do this as well, since I want to eventually get my HAM license on a PO box anyway for security reasons.

[driver]

I carry my insurance in my wallet.