There are different options when it comes to securing your home, which are placed into two categories - mechanical and electronic.
Mechanical options include deadbolts, sash locks on windows, fingerprint door locks, and security bars along with a few other things you can personally do help with security.
These can include keeping hedges and trees out of the view of your windows and not having the mail delivered while you are on vacation.
Electronic options include sensor exterior lighting, wireless security cameras, motion detectors, monitored alarm systems, and window and door sensors.
Sensor lighting can really be a huge security measure if you place the sensors in the areas where burglars may find a way into your home.
The lights will come on automatically when motion is detected in the area, thus alerting you to the presence of someone outside.
The best locations for sensor lighting are the darkest corners of your backyard, nearby windows that are not close to the street, and back doors or patio doors.
These lighting options are inexpensive and will certainly give you peace of mind so you can sleep all night long without worrying about every sound you hear.
The lights will come on when something enters the perimeter and then you can peek out the windows to see if it is an animal or person that is trying to enter your domain.
In the majority of cases, the lights turning on automatically will scare away any robber that may think your home is an easy hit and you will not have any worries at all.