How safe is your house?

Daisy Steiner · 05-05-2010 01:16AM #1

I've been wondering about mine. I'm sitting here and I can hear noises outside. I'm pretty sure there's someone walking around my house, there shouldn't be by the way, It's a detached cottage with a front yard. The only reason you'd be in it is if you were calling in, and it's a bit late for visitors now.

Not the first time I've heard unexplained noises either, no way am I going out to check them out!

The front and back doors are locked and all the windows are shut and tiny anyway. So, barring me leaving the house, I should be pretty safe right?

starbelgrade · 05-05-2010 01:18AM

I'm typing my reply from inside your wardrobe. Sorry if the noise disturbed you.

Orangutani · 05-05-2010 01:21AM

I'd switch on a few lights, just in case. If there IS someone there, they'll know there's someone home and probably bug out.

KeithM89_old · 05-05-2010 01:21AM

Daisy Steiner wrote: »

I should be pretty safe right?

Famous last words

I like to think my house is pretty safe - thin windows - alarm -squeaky gate- katana on my wall, all the usual stuff but i do drop a load if i hear a noise when im on my own

Little Acorn · 05-05-2010 01:21AM

Turn on all the lights, put the radio on and have a fake (or real) phonecall in a really loud voice saying-"oh so you're on your way over RIGHT NOW-a bit late but sure I'm up anyways-ok cya in 2 mins"
That's what I'd do anyways cos I'd be freaked out.
Maybe ring the guards to have a check, but there may not be much they can do over noises.

Orangutani · 05-05-2010 01:22AM

Unless it's zombies. In which case DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SWITCH ON A LIGHT.

TanG411 · 05-05-2010 01:23AM

If you think somebody is outside, it could be because they're scoping the surrounding area of your house for hideouts.

So turn on a few lights and get the karaoke machine going.

Daisy Steiner · 05-05-2010 01:27AM

starbelgrade wrote: »

I'm typing my reply from inside your wardrobe. Sorry if the noise disturbed you.

Boo urns

Orangutani wrote: »

I'd switch on a few lights, just in case. If there IS someone there, they'll know there's someone home and probably bug out.

I actually just switched the outside light off so it'll be pitch dark out there now

Might just head to bed, I know there's someone out there though.

Absurdum · 05-05-2010 01:27AM

just shoot the ****ers:rolleyes:

Daisy Steiner · 05-05-2010 01:28AM

Little Acorn wrote: »

Turn on all the lights, put the radio on and have a fake (or real) phonecall in a really loud voice saying-"oh so you're on your way over RIGHT NOW-a bit late but sure I'm up anyways-ok cya in 2 mins"
That's what I'd do anyways cos I'd be freaked out.
Maybe ring the guards to have a check, but there may not be much they can do over noises.

The guards have a reaction time of about 3 hours around here. Barring robberies/accidents of course. It is pretty rural where I live.

Einhard · 05-05-2010 01:29AM

Daisy Steiner wrote: »

The front and back doors are locked and all the windows are shut and tiny anyway. So, barring me leaving the house, I should be pretty safe right?

So long as:

a. you're not wandering around in nothing but your knickers and a tight t-shirt.

b. you don't answer the phone.

c. you don't make popcorn.

d. you're not watching a horror flick.

e. you're not a cheerleader.

Otherwise, you're grand.

AnonoBoy · 05-05-2010 01:30AM

Mine's as safe as houses.

Which I suppose is not really answering your question at all really, is it?

fonecrusher1 · 05-05-2010 01:30AM

You sure its a person? Could be a stray dog or something?

Daisy Steiner · 05-05-2010 01:32AM

fonecrusher1 wrote: »

You sure its a person? Could be a stray dog or something?

Nah, I have a gravel driveway, deffo footsteps fo shizzle.

starbelgrade · 05-05-2010 01:32AM

I keep a gun in my house. I onced used it to stop a cat burglar...

http://brotherpeacemaker.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/cat_burglar.jpg

Little Acorn · 05-05-2010 01:33AM

Daisy Steiner wrote: »

The guards have a reaction time of about 3 hours around here. Barring robberies/accidents of course. It is pretty rural where I live.

Yeah pretty much the same where I live,and I'm in a town, but I know they have a lot of other people to see too.
Try some of the other suggestions though, if it's pitch black there's a good chance they might think that the house is empty and could try to break in.
Any friends nearby that could pop over, or that you could ring for a chat to calm yourself-definitely turn on some lights.

Daisy Steiner · 05-05-2010 01:36AM

Just going to head to bed methinks, need to set up some kind of trap tomorrow, bells on a string or something!

Any better suggestions? Will check tomorrow for any replies.

Ugh probably going to lie there waiting for SOMETHING to happen*

*realise this could be misconstrued, tl:dr op thinks someone is doing something outside her house (THERE IS NO EMOTICON TO PORTRAY HOW SCARED I AM)

Night all.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 05-05-2010 01:37AM

Daisy Steiner wrote: »

Nah, I have a gravel driveway, deffo footsteps fo shizzle.

Well... stray dogs have feet...

starbelgrade · 05-05-2010 01:39AM

Ingrid Agreeable Bread wrote: »

Well... stray dogs have feet...

F*ck! Most dogs have paws.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 05-05-2010 01:42AM

starbelgrade wrote: »

F*ck! Most dogs have paws.

A paw is a type of foot.

nordisk celt83 · 05-05-2010 01:42AM

It might be nothing; sometimes the mind plays tricks on us. I'd go along with earlier posts about turning on a light or two to let any would be burglars know someone's in.

Also, if you are a wee bit nervous give a friend/neighbour a text to let them know.

To answer your question... If you've got an alarm, sturdy double-glazed windows and a modern entrance doors(basically pvc type things) You're as safe as houses, no burglar would ever bother trying.

If you've no alarm, wooden-framed glass windows and old doors you're asking for it.

nordisk celt83 · 05-05-2010 01:44AM

If you are going to bed (and are nervous) leave a light and tv on.

starbelgrade · 05-05-2010 01:44AM

Ingrid Agreeable Bread wrote: »

A paw is a type of foot.

Damn you & your knowledge based facts.

baaaa · 05-05-2010 01:44AM

Eh,you need to ring someone lively.
If you're rural and there's someone outside your gaff at this time they're not there to make friends.

starbelgrade · 05-05-2010 01:46AM

nordisk celt83 wrote: »

If you are going to bed (and are nervous) leave a light and tv on.

Not always the best idea to leave the TV on..

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n70/scottypotty18/1-1.jpg

:eek:

Pot Noodle = · 05-05-2010 01:47AM

Put the Radio on call the cops

nordisk celt83 · 05-05-2010 01:47AM

baaaa wrote: »

Eh,you need to ring someone lively.
If you're rural and there's someone outside your gaff at this time they're not there to make friends.

I'd go along with this. What are friends, family and neighbours for after all. Even if it's a false alarm they wouldn't care!

baaaa · 05-05-2010 01:48AM

If you are sure you heard a person then call the cops,they shouldn't be busy.

Little Acorn · 05-05-2010 01:51AM

starbelgrade wrote: »

Not always the best idea to leave the TV on..

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n70/scottypotty18/1-1.jpg

:eek:

Damn you-now I'm freaked out!!:pac:

Seriously though, OP should do something to try and frighten off whoever may be outside. My house got robbed whilst I was asleep in bed, never heard a thing just woke to find downstairs a mess(drawers + presses pulled open etc) and all cash taken.
Very frightening thing to wonder what might of happened if I had woken up and caught them in the act.

Overheal · 05-05-2010 01:52AM

In before Manic Moran...

4zn76tysfajdxp · 05-05-2010 01:54AM

She's offline. Keep an eye on the headlines tomorrow.

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