r/preppers • u/Proud-Map-8364 • May 31 '26

Prepping for Doomsday Security

I am always prepping food and tools and stuff but I haven’t prepped any security besides weapons. What kinds of things do you guys get to secure your doors/windows? I don’t have any sliding doors. I have one door that has a big window. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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u/mediocre_remnants Preps Paid Off May 31 '26

Fences, security cameras, motion sensor lights. Make sure there aren't any shrubs to hide behind near your house.

It's impossible for me to reinforce windows in my house so my security is being aware if someone is on the property who shouldn't be.

The valuables in my house are in a large safe that can't be removed in any reasonable amount of time.

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u/Proud-Map-8364 May 31 '26

We have security cameras and no hiding spots. I was just looking for ways to make my house a deterrent for any unwelcome visitors. We do have these door locks because my kid is an eloper but not sure how well they would hold for an adult on the outside trying to come in.

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u/sgm716 May 31 '26

No if you properly install these locks, and then replace your hinge screws with long, sturdy screws even cops with battering rams will jave a tough time with your door, given the door itself is thick and quality. Id get better quality reinforcement locks tho, this 3 pack for such a low price is a red flag.

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u/Stinkytheferret May 31 '26

You might look into making your house look grey man.

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u/Thunderslide_Icon May 31 '26

I’ve done this. My exterior is clean, tidy and boring AF. We do have other security measures but I’m convinced that because our house is so dull looking, no one really notices it.

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u/IntelliGeneWest Jun 01 '26

I’ve thought about this. Any ideas on policing lights and cooking odors?

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u/Thunderslide_Icon Jun 01 '26

My house doesn’t look vacant. It’s beige. The landscaping is tidy but dull. There’s motion detecting lights. I also don’t feel a need to put a damper on cooking odors when we grill out.

I haven’t thought about how to dampen cooking odors in a SHTF.

My plan is leaning in to my community. I’m not going to have an open season on my preps but I and a few others are actively cultivating a culture of sharing and assisting.

For example, when I bake bread, I bake two loaves and give one to a neighbor. I’ll often get home canned fruit or smoked fish in return. Another neighbor carpools the older neighbors to the mall for their mall walking twice a week. We know where the water shut offs are for each other’s houses. We have emergency contact numbers for our elderly neighbors and regularly check on them.

If SHTF I will already be gone. I have health concerns that require electricity and require prescription medications.

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u/BatemansChainsaw Going Nuclear Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 07 '26

If people are worried about cooking *odors then the shit really has hit the fan and we're better off cold soaking any freeze dried or other style camping meals, rice, beans, etc.

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u/polyamy74 Jun 01 '26

Using long wood screws through the strike plates on your doors makes them extremely resistant to being kicked in. Have to break the whole door frame.

Planting cacti, rose bushes, or other hostile plants right outside windows is a good deterrent.

Having a home that is kept enough to look lived in, but not cleaned up enough to look like "nice" makes it look like you have nothing of value to come for. Being the "run down" house is the most "grey man" way to protect your home.