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00:00Did you know that every 15 seconds, a home burglary occurs in the United States?

00:05This means that approximately 4,800 burglaries happen every day, and the police can only

00:12solve 13% of all the reported cases.

00:15So yeah, home security is nothing to be joked about, and so I won't.

00:20But still, don't worry, it's not like you need to turn your house into a fortress

00:24to feel safe.

00:25There are a great number of things you can do to keep the bad people out of your house

00:30and keep your valuables safe without breaking the bank.

00:35First things first, homes without a security system are 300% more likely to be broken into

00:41and burglarized, so you should definitely consider setting up one.

00:46However, there are many different types of security systems out there.

00:49That's why it can get overwhelming to choose the best one for your specific needs, desired

00:54level of protection, and budget.

00:57Yet again, it all comes down to two options – professional installations and DIY installations.

01:03Let's go through both of them together.

01:06Professional installed systems require professional monitoring and usually have contracts that

01:11are likely long-term.

01:13Professional systems come with fees.

01:15However, companies usually require lower upfront equipment costs since they will spread the

01:21cost throughout the course of your contract.

01:23Once you decide on a professional installation, the company will first schedule an appointment

01:28with one of their experienced technicians who can conduct a security assessment and

01:33explain all your options to you.

01:35And as long as your contract is valid, you can report any problems you have with the

01:39system to them so they can make sure the equipment works correctly.

01:44All in all, you should pick professionally installed security systems if you want to

01:48put up your feet and relax instead of watching long hours of tutorial videos or reading pages

01:54of manuals.

01:56Still, professionally installed security systems may not work for you, especially if you're

02:01a renter due to the contract commitment conditions.

02:04Or maybe you're not a renter, but you simply have budget limitations.

02:08That's where DIY installations come in handy.

02:12The greatest thing about DIY systems is that while the average monitoring price is around

02:17$50 per month on professionally installed systems, it is around $28 a month on DIY ones.

02:24Plus, there are no installation fees with DIY systems either.

02:28Yet again, you should expect higher upfront equipment costs if you're going to pick this

02:32option.

02:33And there's also the fact that DIY home security systems come with the risks of improper equipment

02:39placement and missing security vulnerabilities a pro would catch.

02:43At the end of the day, the most important thing you need to do before choosing a system

02:48is evaluate the needs of your neighborhood as well as your house.

02:54Did you know that 34% of burglars simply use the front door when breaking into a home?

02:59That means if your door is not strong and secure enough, you're basically inviting

03:04the burglars in.

03:05So setting up security systems is not enough.

03:09You need to inspect all your exterior doors too.

03:12Make sure the door frames are strong and the hinges are protected.

03:16You can always use door reinforcement kits to add extra protection.

03:20If your door has a mail slot, don't forget to check if it's possible for someone to reach

03:24through it to unlock the door.

03:27When moving into a house or an apartment that was previously occupied by someone else, change

03:32the door locks.

03:34This is the easiest way to ensure that no stranger can just walk into your house using

03:39the keys.

03:40Another way to boost security for your door is to use wireless doorbell cameras.

03:46This one from Amazon is extremely user-friendly.

03:49It's 100% wireless, it has a built-in rechargeable battery that can last 1-2 months, so you won't

03:55have to charge those too often.

03:57You can track the battery situation from the phone app.

04:00It also has motion detection technology and super night vision, and you don't need to

04:04worry about the weather conditions because it's also waterproof.

04:08By the way, don't forget about the sliding glass doors.

04:12You can use a window bar or dowel in the track to keep them from being forced open.

04:16Or you can add a door sensor or glass break sensor to get alerted if and when someone

04:21is tampering with them.

04:24We're getting into the very basics of home security now.

04:28The percentage of burglars entering a home through a window is as high as 23%.

04:33The main reason for that is because most of the time, people forget to lock their windows.

04:38Yet again, burglars can always break the glass.

04:42If you don't want that to happen, you can try reinforcing the glass with window security

04:46film, adding window bars, or installing window sensors.

04:50If none of that is possible, you can also plant prickly bushes under the first floor

04:55windows to discourage burglars from choosing your house to break in.

05:01What's the difference between an actor and a burglar?

05:04Burglars don't like to be in the spotlight.

05:07That's why having outdoor lighting is to your advantage.

05:10Lights should be placed around your front and back yards, along pathways, and near the

05:14garage.

05:16To make your outdoor security lights more effective, you can use motion-activated ones.

05:21Take this one for example.

05:23It's solar-powered, so it'll help you save energy.

05:26But that doesn't mean you won't have any light once the clouds cover the sky.

05:30It's able to run 4-5 nights on rainy days.

05:34Also, don't allow the burglars to play hide-and-seek.

05:39While trees and shrubs may make your home look more beautiful, they also provide a convenient

05:44hiding spot for burglars.

05:46That's why you should trim down trees and plants, at least the ones close to your house

05:51that could be used for cover.

05:53Choose smaller flowers and bushes instead, so that burglars don't have a hiding spot

05:57to wait for you to leave your home.

05:59The same thing goes for any locked gates, sheds, or other outdoor buildings you have.

06:05Make sure those places are locked.

06:07Burglars can use stools and ladders to climb in from the windows too, so don't tempt

06:11them by leaving one outside.

06:15This one goes without saying, but I will anyway.

06:18Lock the garage.

06:19Even if there's no access to your home through there, it's likely that you still have plenty

06:24of valuable stuff stored in there that burglars might be interested in.

06:29It's also wise to store your garage door opener inside your house rather than leave

06:33it in your car.

06:35This way, you'll be preventing burglars from easily taking it.

06:39If you use a security code to open your garage, then keep it confidential and avoid entering

06:44it in front of other people, including neighbors.

06:47Some neighbors… well, you just don't know.

06:50Installing a driveway alarm will also help secure the garage.

06:56These days, not just burglars but porch pirates, aka package thieves, are a big problem too.

07:02Last year, almost 1 in 7 Americans fell victim to them.

07:06This is where security cameras prove to be useful.

07:09First of all, they work as a deterrent, and secondly, if someone were to really steal

07:13your package, you'd be able to identify them thanks to the security footage.

07:18If you can't spare some money to get a good security camera for the time being, you can

07:23opt for a fake one.

07:24They're a lot cheaper, and they will help make your home look more secure than it actually is.

07:29This one is worth considering if you're searching the market.

07:33It contains a flashing light, which makes it look as realistic as it gets.

07:38Now last but not least, having a safe wouldn't hurt.

07:42And don't worry, it doesn't have to be one of those uncrackable giant titanium ones

07:46in the heist movies, like Ocean's 23.

07:50Burglars may still be able to break into your house despite all the precautions, so

07:54you still need to make sure your valuables are protected at all times.

07:59You can hide all things important from your expensive jewelry to your vital documents

08:03in there just to be extra safe.

08:06If you're going to get yourself one, make sure it is fire-resistant, waterproof, and

08:11heavy enough that a thief can't pick it up and walk away with it.

08:14As they say, better safe than sorry.

08:19So, you're walking through a desert and see a big teddy bear with open hands.

08:24You understand that it's probably a mirage, but still, you come closer.

08:29You were right.

08:31It's not a plush toy, but a giant cactus.

08:34There's something strange about it.

08:37Thanks to some strange fluff, the branches resemble the arms of a teddy bear.

08:42However, this is not fluff, but thousands of thin needles.

08:46And they are the reason you shouldn't come closer.

08:50The cactus is called the jumping cholla, or teddy bear cholla.

08:54It grows in the desert areas of Arizona and in the northern part of Mexico.

08:59Don't worry, this cactus won't attack you, but it will cling to your skin or clothes

09:04if you touch it.

09:07Such a fur coat protects the cactus from animals, creates shade, and saves it from heat.

09:13The lateral branches are the most important parts of the plant as they carry out photosynthesis

09:18and accumulate a large amount of moisture inside.

09:21So, despite all the danger, the cactus can be helpful for desert wanderers.

09:26And the danger here is needles.

09:29If you look closer at them, you will see they have the shape of hooks.

09:33One touch and hundreds of thorns are already in your finger.

09:37It's pretty difficult to get rid of them and the needles cause unpleasant painful sensations.

09:43But the coolest thing about this cactus is the way it reproduces.

09:47The plant clones itself in a new place.

09:51When animals and people pass the jumping cholla and touch it, the cactus gives them a small

09:56piece of itself along with the needles.

09:59As soon as you throw this piece to the ground, it takes root and starts growing.

10:04While I'm on the subject of fruits and veggies, try to get them earlier in the morning if

10:09possible.

10:10Veggies that have been sitting out all day may lose some of their shape and texture,

10:15while others may be a bit wilted away.

10:17Quick tip on waste management, never buy more produce than you intend to use in a week.

10:23Most fruits and vegetables don't even last that long, so it's best not to give in to

10:28cravings.

10:29Shopping on a full stomach might help with that as well, just as much as going shopping

10:33with a pre-made list of things you need to buy.

10:36Thoroughly inspecting the package of every product might save you some hustle later as

10:41well.

10:42Refrigerated products need to feel cold to the touch, whilst frozen ones need to be solid

10:47and with no sign of leakage.

10:50When you get home, make sure you refrigerate all the necessary items as soon as possible.

10:55Generally, they shouldn't be out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours.

10:59Otherwise, their quality won't stay the same.

11:02Buying potted herbs from the grocery store may not be the first thing on your list, but

11:07it's surely something to consider.

11:09Not only are they available for a fraction of the cost, but they're also easy to grow

11:13and take care of.

11:15Just picture a nice herb garden right there on your balcony, or even in the kitchen.

11:19Wouldn't that be nice?

11:21You'll always have fresh basil to top a mouth-watering pasta dish.

11:26Since you're still at the grocery store, pick up some coffee filters while you're at it.

11:30You may not have a machine at home that actually uses filters, but there are a lot more things

11:35you can use them for around the house.

11:37They can be used for straining liquids, safely stacking delicate china in your cupboards,

11:42or even polishing windows, or shoes for that matter.

11:46If your favorite fruits and vegetables are on sale, but buying large quantities would

11:50mean they'd go to waste, consider freezing them.

11:53You can stock up on items for smoothies, especially for the colder season when there are limited

11:58options for fresh fruits.

12:00And don't just grab the first thing on the shelf, especially if it's likely to go bad

12:05quickly.

12:06Stores restock their produce following a first-in, first-out layout, so the items at the back

12:11of the shelf will always be a tad bit fresher.

12:15The same goes for tea if you prefer it to coffee.

12:18Switch to buying loose-leaf tea, and you'll not only reduce the cost, you'll also be able

12:23to make your own homemade tea blends.

12:26Loose-leaf tea also has a stronger flavor than tea sold in teabags.

12:30As for the other household stuff, stock up on items such as light bulbs, paper towels,

12:35or batteries.

12:36Chances are you'll always be needing at least one of these items, so it's best to buy them

12:41in larger quantities when on sale.

12:43They never go to waste, and let's face it, it's always annoying when you run out of batteries

12:48at home, and your TV remote stops working.

12:51Hey, tell me about it!

12:53This is the water hemlock.

12:55It grows in North America in swampy areas of fields and meadows.

12:59Also, you can find this plant on the shores of rivers and streams.

13:03It seems harmless, but it's one of the most poisonous plants in the U.S.

13:08Water hemlock toxins can cause critical damage to an adult in 15 minutes, but only if you

13:14swallow it.

13:15Many people mistakenly confuse it with artichoke, celery, and anise.

13:20Despite the dangerous poison, water hemlock is used to cure migraines and intestinal diseases.

13:27This plant has caused a lot of damage to livestock.

13:30White snake root grows in fields and pastures.

13:33When a cow bites it, the plant releases a fat-soluble toxin.

13:38This poison gets not only inside the animal, but also into the milk.

13:43Young calves who drink the milk also become infected.

13:47And milk is also dangerous for people.

13:50The problem is that this plant, native to North America, is one of the longest-lived

13:55autumn flowers.

13:57Now in modern farms, the poison of this plant is not so dangerous.

14:01But on small private pastures, white snake root is the number one danger.

14:07We all know two kinds of beans, the ones we eat and the ones that Jack used to get to

14:12the realm of giants.

14:14In addition to them, there are poisonous ones.

14:17These are called castor beans.

14:20They contain one of the most dangerous toxins in the world, ricin.

14:24As soon as it enters your body, it blocks the production of proteins necessary for life.

14:29Without these proteins, your cells stop functioning.

14:33The more cells are destroyed, the more your body suffers.

14:37The castor bean releases ricin when squeezed.

14:40Castor beans can cause dehydration, weakness, hallucinations, seizures, and other problems.

14:47About seven beans are enough to cause critical damage.

14:50So remember what they look like and never touch them if you see them in the woods.

14:56One of the most beautiful plants on the planet is also one of the most dangerous.

15:01This is oleander.

15:03Everything is poisonous in it, the stem, the root, and the pink flower.

15:08Even a tiny piece of this plant can lead to severe poisoning.

15:12It doesn't need to get inside your stomach to create severe problems.

15:16Just a little touch to the juice of the flower causes allergies.

15:20And don't try to burn it, as the smoke of a burning oleander has toxic effects, too.

15:26And now, the most dangerous plant in the world.

15:30One touch of it will hurt you for several years.

15:33Or you may feel the consequences all your life.

15:36The gimpy gimpy plant, also called the Queensland stinger, looks like an ordinary burdock bush.

15:43It doesn't look like anything poisonous at all.

15:45But if you stand next to this plant, you'll feel suffocation and watery eyes.

15:51There are thousands of tiny poisonous hairs on the leaves of this flower.

15:55They're so light, they can hang in the air and spread by the wind.

15:59So you should put on a gas mask if you want to look at the plant.

16:03But if you lightly touch gimpy gimpy, you're in big trouble.

16:08Some compare one gimpy gimpy sting to 30 wasp stings at the same time.

16:15Poisonous hairs easily penetrate under your skin and cause irritation and pain.

16:20The problem is that you can't pull them out.

16:23Wash with soap and water, use some disinfecting ointment, and you'll see that the situation

16:28is only worsening.

16:30The hairs can't be pulled out of there.

16:32They sit there, releasing toxins and driving you crazy.

16:37There's no antidote because scientists still don't know what components the toxin consists of.

16:43It can withstand cold and hot temperatures.

16:46Unpleasant sensations can last for several hours, days, or even months.

16:52People who touched the plant said that the pain from the sting returned even after a few years.

16:59But if it's impossible to get rid of the hairs, then the only way out is to wait for

17:03them to lose their toxicity.

17:05But there's another problem here.

17:08You can tear off one gimpy gimpy leaf with gloves and put it in the laboratory, dry it,

17:13and forget about it for a few years.

17:16And here it lies in front of you, a withered, almost destroyed leaf.

17:20It seems harmless, but it's not.

17:23Even after many years, the poisonous hairs remain on the leaf's surface and still cause

17:28toxin effects.

17:31Gimpy gimpy only grows in Australia.

17:33It loves the sun and dense green forests.

17:36It used to pose a severe danger to tourists and loggers.

17:40But now, all places with this plant are marked with a warning sign.

17:44At botanical exhibitions, scientists put this plant in a cage so people wouldn't touch it.

17:51Rosary peas can be white seeds with a black eye or black seeds with a white eye.

17:57You can find these plants in Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Ocean region.

18:03Some species were transported to Florida and Hawaii by people.

18:07You could encounter this plant even on city streets.

18:10Rosary pea seeds are used in jewelry and some toys.

18:14People who wear rosary pea bracelets probably don't know about its seeds' toxicity.

18:20Rosary peas, as well as the castor bean, contribute to the destruction of cells.

18:26Interestingly, rosary pea seeds are used not only as decorations but also for healing

18:31certain health conditions.

18:34This is the only poisonous plant from the list that looks poisonous.

18:38You probably won't want to pick it up when you notice it.

18:41See this red stem that looks more like an artery or an enlarged nervous system?

18:46And those berries are similar to eyes.

18:49Doll's eye looks a little creepy.

18:51Their internal structure is also as unpleasant as their appearance.

18:56Doll's eye has a dangerous toxin.

18:59The longer they grow, the more poisonous their composition gets.

19:03Doll's eye chemicals have a sedative effect on muscles and hearts.

19:07This means that your body relaxes so much that it stops working.

19:13You've probably seen this plant in reality or wildlife movies.

19:17Venus flytraps are rare representatives of carnivorous plants.

19:21Fortunately, they're not as dangerous for humans as for insects.

19:26But in any case, you shouldn't stick your finger in them.

19:29So here's how they work.

19:32The plant opens its mouth.

19:34There's a red petal with a fragrant smell in its middle.

19:37It's a decoy.

19:38A fly or some beetle notices this and decides to try it.

19:43They climb inside the flower, but the Venus flytrap doesn't immediately get closed.

19:48Tiny sensitive hairs inside the plant count the movements of the fly.

19:53The fly has made more than two movements within 20 seconds.

19:57The plant closes its mouth in less than a second.

20:01This interval prevents the Venus flytrap from needlessly slamming when some garbage lands

20:06there.

20:07Then the fly becomes trapped.

20:09The bristles on the plant's jaws work like a cage.

20:12Prey cannot escape.

20:15Then the Venus flytrap injects digestive juice into its mouth, which destroys the fly.

20:21Five to 12 days later, the plant opens again and waits for a new lunch.

20:26That's it for today.

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