Wrapping aluminum foil around the front door handle overnight, the narrator woke up to find it crinkled and partially detached.
Security camera footage revealed an unidentified hooded individual approaching the entrance and testing the handle around three in the morning.
Learning that neighbors reported similar suspicious activity, the narrator realized the foil provided a helpful visual warning of tampering.
Recognizing that household tricks cannot replace real safety, the narrator upgraded outdoor lighting, adjusted cameras, and reinforced door locks.
