4 Simple Solutions To Keep Your Nosy Neighbors Out

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Neighbors are the best, but they can also be your worst nightmare. They know everything about you and keep track of all your comings and goings. You don’t want them finding close details out about you or that you’ve been seeing someone else on the side (and sharing it with them). So how do you keep nosy neighbors at bay? Here are six ways:

Get Shutters For Your Windows and Doors

Having shutters on your windows and doors is great in the fact that they keep the light in, but they’re also good for keeping nosy neighbors out. You can get it for any type of window from large bay windows to snug bathroom shutters. If you can’t open them, then all that peeking isn’t going to happen by accident. People aren’t going to catch a glimpse of something they shouldn’t be seeing. They’re going to have to open the door and come inside if they want a closer look.

So, whether you’re looking for privacy or just trying to avoid nosy neighbors, shutters might be the answer for you. You can adjust them to give yourself as much privacy as you want and to make sure all your secrets stay where they belong. They’ll have to stand right in front of your door or window to see what’s going on, and you’ll know when they’re peeking because the shutters will be open (and if they aren’t, then don’t even worry about it).

Install Security Cameras

And if you don’t want to hire watchdogs, then you can always install security cameras. They’ll keep track of all the comings and goings around your property so that you know if anyone is getting too close or trying to get in without your permission.  They’ll also let you know if someone is lurking around your property when they shouldn’t be, either.

Since the cameras will have a specific area covered, all you have to do is check the recordings or ask an alarm service to monitor it for you whenever you need it. No matter what kind of camera system you choose, whether it’s four-sided or 360 degrees, you’ll know what’s going on at all times and can make sure nosy neighbors aren’t getting too close for comfort. You’ll be able to check the footage from anywhere and it’s easy for them to run on their own.  Don’t have time to check it? Let them run all day so that if someone is trying to get in, you’ll see it. Just make sure you keep your cameras high enough so that nosy neighbors can’t peek, and it’s all good from there.

Hire Watch Dogs

You can hire watchdogs instead to man your compound and alert when nosy eyes are prying. Just because they’re dogs doesn’t mean that these are just ordinary canines. They’re specially trained in security and will protect your home when you’re away. They’ll also alert you when someone is coming close to your house or trying to get in. You can set their alarms to go off when someone is coming near your property, they’ll do what it takes to scare them off, and you won’t have to worry about nosy neighbors ever again.

Place Signs Around the House

If you’re worried about nosy neighbors, then place signs around your house that let people know it’s under surveillance. This will keep them from trying to come close or get into your business without permission or knowledge because they’ll know that you’ll see what they’re up to and make sure the proper authorities are notified.

Since most neighbors don’t want to be the ones who called 911 for no reason, they’ll stay out of your way. This will help keep them from being nosy because they won’t have anything else to do but continue on their own day. You can also put up signs that say “No Trespassing” to let the nosy neighbors know that it’s not okay to come up on your property.

Change Your Curtains

It’s not always having enough curtains that make your house look like it has nosy neighbors. If you’re changing up the colors of your curtains or adding in blinds instead, then there’s a chance that this will keep them away. Since they don’t know if something is different about the inside and won’t be able to see through the windows, they’ll be warier about peeking in and trying to get a closer look.

Or, if you’ve already given them the impression that there’s nothing too exciting going on inside, it won’t matter what kind of curtains you’re using. They might mistakenly believe that the curtains are new and become nosy neighbors because they don’t know why you changed them. If the curtains look too different from what they’re used to seeing, then they might not think much of it and stay away for good.

Keeping nosy neighbors out can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right security precautions in place and some simple changes around your property, you’ll never have to worry about them coming too close or getting into your business (unless they’re invited).