THE COMMON SENSE PRACTICAL PREPPER Home Security Layers Checklist buildyourark.net Make your home a harder target with practical layers. No fortress required. OUTSIDE / DETERRENCE [ ] Trim landscaping that hides doors and windows [ ] Motion lighting at entry points [ ] Signs, a dog, or the appearance of occupancy DOORS & WINDOWS [ ] Reinforced strike plates and longer screws on exterior doors [ ] Deadbolts on all exterior doors [ ] Window and sliding-door blocks or pins PLAN & INFORMATION [ ] A simple family plan for who does what if the alarm goes off [ ] Offline copies of important documents [ ] Photos of valuables for insurance HABITS [ ] Lock up every time, even for a quick trip [ ] Do not broadcast trips on social media while away [ ] Vary your routine where you can -- No doom, no zombies. Just practical preparedness. Questions? practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com