If you want one quick, low-stress upgrade, start with better locks and stronger entry points. Most break-ins still happen through doors and easily accessible windows. Replacing weak main door locks with a good-quality deadbolt, reinforcing the strike plate with longer screws, and making sure the door frame is solid can already make your home a harder target.
Combine that with a basic habit: keep doors and windows locked even when you’re at home but not near them, especially at night or when you’re in another room. Many people leave balcony doors or back doors half-closed out of laziness.
If budget allows, a simple smart doorbell or camera facing the main entrance adds another layer. But even before gadgets, physical security matters. A thief usually looks for the easiest house, not the fanciest one. So if your main door looks solid, locks properly, and isn’t hidden in darkness, you’ve already stepped up your security more than most people think.
