Living Alone for the First Time? Here is Your Apartment Safety Checklist
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Signing the lease on your first solo apartment is an incredible feeling. The space is entirely yours. But living alone means you are the only one responsible for securing the perimeter.
Your home should be your sanctuary. Here is how to make sure it stays that way:
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Upgrade the Screws: The strike plate on your front door (the metal piece the deadbolt slides into) is usually held in by flimsy half-inch screws. Replace them immediately with 3-inch heavy-duty screws to make the door virtually kick-proof.
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The "I'm Not Alone" Illusion: Leave a pair of men's boots on the porch, or leave the TV running on a low volume when you leave the house. Make it look and sound like someone is always home.
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Keep Defense Accessible: Having a safety tool buried at the bottom of a closet does you no good if someone is at your door. Hang a GuardUp Rhinestone Stun Gun right on your key hook by the front entryway. It blends into your decor but is instantly accessible if a late-night delivery feels off.
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Use Secondary Locks: Never rely just on the apartment's deadbolt. Invest in a portable door lock or a security bar that wedges under the doorknob from the inside.
Enjoy your independence, but lock it down.