Do you live alone? Are you extremely paranoid?

[Fighter86]

Are you allowed to have pets where you live? If I lived by myself, I would definitely have a dog. I would also be walking him around the neighborhood so people would know I had one. Perhaps get one of those "Beware of Dog" signs too to stick by my house, even if my dog would probably be more apt to lick someone to death than bite them. I would also keep a baseball bat or a small can of mace in a drawer or near my bed. Hopefully I would never need those, but it would help me to feel a bit safer if I was living on my own.

I agree, a pet dog, and put up a sign that advertises your dog as much bigger than it really is. Also, keep a baseball bat nearby, maybe you can keep a couple around the house if your really worried. And one more thing- don't go around telling people you keep a baseball bat, I mean you wouldn't want word to spread about how you are protecting yourself just in case an intruder is someone you already know. But having said all these, I'm sure you would be safe in your place, good luck!