{"id":11861,"date":"2017-12-10T13:00:46","date_gmt":"2017-12-10T16:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/?p=11861"},"modified":"2024-12-15T03:15:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T06:15:07","slug":"9-ways-burglar-proof-backyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/9-ways-burglar-proof-backyard\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Burglar-Proof Your Backyard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one wants to come home to a yard that\u2019s been pillaged by burglars &#8212; especially if you have pricey tools in your shed, expensive outdoor furniture, and precious grilling accessories. <\/span><\/p>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it happens all too often. Every year, burglars hit 2.5 million Americans, meaning that every 13 seconds, someone becomes a burglary victim.<\/span><\/p>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help keep your backyard safe from burglars, use these nine tips:<\/span><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pool-1.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pool-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pool-1.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pool-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pool-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pool-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pool-1-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pool-1-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pool-1-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pool-1-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. Hide Valuables<\/b><\/h2>    <p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an expensive outdoor entertainment system, lawn mower, or other tempting goodies for thieves, hide them. Cover grills with a tarp, bring TVs and sound systems inside at night and make sure people can\u2019t see your goods from the front yard. <\/span><\/b><\/p>    <p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out of sight will be out of mind for an opportunistic thief. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br> <\/span><\/b><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Landscape<\/strong><\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burglars don\u2019t like traipsing around out in the open, but they won\u2019t mind casing your home if you have lots of bushes and trees to hide in. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.planitdiy.com\/inspiration\/in-lawn-garden\/landscaping-tips-to-prevent-home-burglary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burglarproof landscaping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires you to trim vegetation back so intruders don\u2019t have a place to hide. <\/span><\/p>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even consider adding cacti and thorny plants to gates and fencing to prevent theft.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Get a Dog<\/strong><\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing says your backyard is off-limits like a barking, growling dog. If you don\u2019t want to bring home a four-legged friend to be your backyard bouncer, consider adding a Beware of Dog sign to deter burglars from wandering into your yard.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Put In Motion-Sensing Lights<\/strong><\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop a burglar dead in his or her tracks with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">motion-sensing lights<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When anyone \u2014 animal or person \u2014 walks underneath one of these lights, it will turn on like a prison yard spotlight.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Install a Home Security System<\/strong><\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopping someone who enters your yard can be as easy as sounding the alarm. If you set up a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safewise.com\/best-home-security-system\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home security system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with 24\/7 monitoring and home automation, cameras and motion sensors will help you detect an intruder entering your yard or home. <\/span><\/p>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, you and the monitoring station will get an alert if an alarm is sounded \u2014 alerting the cops right away. Automatic alerts help you react more quickly if you\u2019re asleep or on vacation.<\/span><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Optimized-motion_sensor.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Optimized-motion_sensor.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Optimized-motion_sensor.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Optimized-motion_sensor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Optimized-motion_sensor-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Optimized-motion_sensor-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Optimized-motion_sensor-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Optimized-motion_sensor-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Optimized-motion_sensor-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Put Up Fake Signs and Fake Security Cameras<br> <\/strong><\/h2>    <p>If you don\u2019t want to install an entire security system, you could look into fake security installations. While a fake sign won\u2019t do you any good if a burglar calls your bluff, it might make them think twice before entering your yard.<\/p>    <p>Install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Security-Camera-Flashing-Warning-Sticker\/dp\/B00MEV65FC\/ref=sr_1_1?s=lamps-light&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1459200397&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=fake+security+camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">fake security cameras<\/a> with obvious blinking red lights, yard signs, and window decals branded with convincing security company logos.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Secure Your Garage and Shed<\/strong><\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Padlocks work wonders for preventing burglaries, but<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;purchase <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made of durable material that can withstand the elements, crowbars, pliers, and hacksaws. <\/span><\/p>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, always lock up at night and when you go on vacation!<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Install a Fence<\/strong><\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While barbed wire doesn\u2019t look particularly quaint, you can install an iron fence with pointed spikes to keep anyone from climbing over. Or opt for a sturdy stockade to keep unwanted visitors out. <\/span><\/p>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to keep intruders out but still want a fence to match your design tastes, make sure it can\u2019t be climbed over easily and the gate is secure.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br> <\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Buy a Pool Alarm<\/strong><\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have pool furniture that you can\u2019t lock down or put away every night, install a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Poolguard-GAPT-2-Outdoor-Pool-Alarm\/dp\/B0007P2D08\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507082118&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=pool+gate+alarms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pool gate alarm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so if someone enters unannounced, it will let out a loud beep. <\/span><\/p>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pool alarms also work double duty at keeping out pool hoppers who might want to take a dip without your permission. <\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Act Now to Keep Away Future Burglars<\/strong><\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, you\u2019ll never be the victim of a backyard burglary. If you\u2019re worried about it, use the nine tips above to safeguard your yard from people up to no good. <\/span><\/p>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a few steps to improve your security will help protect you and your property in the future.<\/span> Call a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\">local landscape expert<\/a> to help you install your next burglar-proof home project. <\/p>    <p><em>All images courtesy of Safewise.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one wants to come home to a yard that\u2019s been pillaged by burglars &#8212; especially if you have pricey [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":11864,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[212,21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-garden","category-landscaping"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/home_exterior-e1615601530932.jpg?wsr","author_info":{"display_name":"Kathleen Johnson","author_link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/author\/katiekuchta\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>9 Ways to Burglar-Proof Your Backyard<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"No one wants to come home to a yard that\u2019s been pillaged. 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