In the US, a break-in occurs every 30 seconds. Many don’t happen at night; in fact, they can occur in daylight and even when dwellers are home. I know—quite scary.

Your house should be a sanctuary of safety and comfort. But even if you live in one of the safest towns in America, there’s a chance your house could be burglarized. Here’s the good news, though: there are many simple ways to boost your home security. And you don’t even need an expensive home security system to make sure your property is safe.

Whether you’re just looking to make your house less vulnerable to a burglar or you just want to step up the game and improve your existing home security system, we’ve rounded up some hacks that can help you make your property a safer place.

Let’s get started!