Protect Your Home and Camp with a DIY Perimeter Alarm
Creating a DIY perimeter alarm system for your home or camp is a great way to protect and guard your property from intruders and potential theft. It’s an easy way to provide yourself with some peace of mind that your possessions and loved ones are safe.
A perimeter alarm works by setting off an alarm whenever someone crosses a certain area, such as the edge of your property. This means interlopers won’t make it very far before they alert you (and everyone else in the area) of their presence.
How to Make a Perimeter Alarm with Everyday Materials
This project is fairly easy, and you can make it with everyday items you can find in your home or at the store. You’ll need:
- Wire mesh
- A string of lights
- A power source
- Two fish hooks or nails
- Pliers
- A hammer or drill
Once you’ve gathered these items, you’re ready to build your alarm:
- Start by marking the desired area of your perimeter. To create a wide enough area to register, use two nails or fish hooks and attach the string of lights to them.
- To assemble the wire mesh, use pliers and tie it to the string of lights in a square or rectangular shape. Make sure the mesh is sturdy and doesn’t sag.
- With the hammer or drill, attach the nails to the sides of the mesh to keep it from moving.
- Now connect the mesh to a power source so it can be activated.
- Your alarm is ready to go. Test it out and make sure it triggers the alarm whenever anything passes through the perimeter.
Make Sure your Alarm is up to Code
Before you set your alarm up, make sure the installation meets any local codes and the requirements of your insurance provider. Additionally, you may need to inform your local security company or police station that you’ve installed a perimeter alarm.
That said, setting up a perimeter alarm for your home or camp is a great way to protect yourself against potential intruders and burglars. Following the steps outlined above, you’ll have your DIY perimeter alarm up and running in no time.
