This book is a guide to Home Security not to be confused with Home Defense. Offered here are practical and relatively inexpensive ways to secure your home against an intruder but very little on defending yourself and your family after a criminal has entered your home. There is no need to spend a lot of money on commercially available security options if you have a little mechanical ability. Many things can be done by the 'do-it-yourself' homeowner that result in less expensive solutions for home security.