You Bring the Drill, We Got the Brains
Like the idea of self-installing a security system, but hate figuring out where everything fits? Same page, different job. DIY security planning is where we make our own shopping list, layout, install order, and you pull the Saturday afternoon and the screwdriver. No installer bill and no sales pitch, just a plan that is smart enough that your DIY setup performs as professionally as one would.
The Best DIY Project Starts With Someone Else's Blueprint
We've all heard the saying, “It's never easy!” and that’s the truth when it comes to do-it-yourself home security. Peel-and-stick cameras and battery sensors really are simple to install. The harder part is knowing where they go, in what order, and whether it even makes a difference at your front door whether you use the $40 or the $140 sensor. That's what we give you before you open a box.
Learn More About DIY Security Planning
A comprehensive, self-install plan for those with a do-it-yourself spirit, without the confusion. We tell you exactly your budget, how comfortable you are with tools, and whether or not you're going to rent or own, and we'll give you an exact shopping list, a room-by-room placement blueprint, and a step-by-step install sequence in order of priority. You decide the drills! In any case, you will have a plan that an actual security consultant would follow and not a “best guess” YouTube plan.
Sound Like You?
Hands-on, you really enjoy install day; you just want the design done right first
You rent; “no drilling” means nothing, it's a lease requirement!
You would rather pay for a smart plan than an installer's bill based upon the truck-roll.
Before you've purchased security equipment which fails to really provide the security that you need.
You want renter-friendly, no-drill options that protect your lease deposit.
Ready to Install Right?
Get your personalized DIY blueprint before buying a single box.
Book Assessment →Why Most DIY Setups Underperform (And It's Not Your Fault)
There's no such thing as a person who "can't do DIY security". The reason is that the internet offers very general advice; for example, "Put a camera by the front door" is not a plan, it's a guess. Attach a mismatched sensor here, a camera that isn't quite facing forward there, and you discover glaring holes in what appears to be a full system. Once you have a proper blueprint, you can have no blind spots before you spend a cent, and it's a much better place to have a blind spot than when you are moving in.
What Your Plan Actually Covers
Budget & Skill Check
We begin with the amount of money you're comfortable spending and installing, drill or no drill.
Exact Shopping List
Exact list of devices, no brand bias — to your budget.
Room-by-Room Placement Blueprint
A map to help you place all of the devices, based on your room layout.
Priority Install Sequence
When to install first – partial progress still equals real progress.
No-Drill & Renter-Friendly Options
Throughout the flagged-up No-Drill & Renter-Friendly Options.
Configuration & Privacy Settings
Not only for the mounting, but for the setup steps for all devices.
See How We Roll
Step 1: Budget & Skill Check
what you're comfortable with – what you can install, upfront, what you can spend.
Step 2: Blueprint & List
Your placement plan and the specific kit that you need to order.
Step 3: You Install
Follow the sequence – most homes take a weekend.
Step 4: Support & Verify
Troubleshoot any that resist us, then we verify your coverage.
Installer Hand-off Option
Hand the exact placement spec to a handyman or pro installer anytime.
Ready to Get Started?
Pick a slot in your time zone — takes about 2 minutes with no deposit.
Book Assessment NowWhat Lands in Your Hands
Your complete self-install specification kit delivered to your inbox.
Tailored Shopping List
A shopping list that has been tailored to your budget, no upsells there!
Floor-Plan Placement Blueprint
A blueprint to place all devices on your floor plan.
Priority Install Guide
A priority-based install guide step by step.
No-Drill Renter Options
Throughout, there are no-drill and renter-friendly options.
Device Configuration Specs
Configuration and privacy settings for all of your devices.
Dedicated Support Call
A support call (in case anything goes wrong)
Why a Plan Beats Winging It
Your plan will be yours to keep, reuse, and pass on to anyone – there's no subscription fee to use your plan.
Lifetime Ownership
Your plan will be yours to keep, reuse, and pass on to anyone – there's no subscription fee to use your plan.
Dedicated 1-on-1 Support
One support call will be provided – you never get stuck in the middle of an installation.
Three Spending Levels
And, since it offers three spending levels that all achieve the same coverage, it never becomes the by-product of paying more for doing it right.
Why Plan Your DIY Setup With Us?
We're not a retailer, so we won't put items on your shopping list just because they might make our commission; they're there because they might be right for your home and your budget.
No Retailer Commission
We're not a retailer, so we won't put items on your shopping list just because they might make our commission; they're there because they might be right for your home and your budget.
Rental & Ownership Alike
We design for rental and ownership alike and highlight what you must have a landlord's signature on before buying it.
Custom Floor-Plan Grounded
Unlike a "generic" buying guide, your blueprint is based on your own floor plan, not being based on someone else's hypothetical floor plan.
Zero Blind Spots
Have zero blind spots before spending a single cent, ensuring every device performs with professional reliability.
Built for Every Kind of Installer
Weekend warriors who truly enjoy installing their own home security.
Renters wanting strong security without losing their lease deposit.
Frugal families preferring a smart plan over costly installer fees.
Experienced DIYers tired of buying gear that underperforms in field.
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Frequently Answered Questions (FAQs)
For most homes, yes. Modern gear is largely peel-and-stick or single-drill. But your blueprint tells you exactly where everything goes, so it should be of no issue.
Plenty. We plan no-drill, take-it-with-you setups for renters, and we let you know if this will need a landlord's sign-off before you ever buy it.
Of course, it's a standard placement spec.
Leave Your Expert Plan To Us.
Pick a slot in your time zone — it takes about two minutes with no deposit required.