Living Alone? Here’s What You Should Invest In

Easy Maintenance Windows Could Make Your Life a Lot Easier-Chispa MagazineLiving alone can be amazing, but it isn’t always the barrel of laughs it can be cracked up to be. Sometimes it’s lonely, and sometimes it’s plain scary. If you live alone or you’re planning on living alone, here are some things you should invest in:

A Suitable Pet
Obviously, you should only get a pet when you know you’re ready for one. You should be able to afford all of the things that come with owning a pet, including ongoing vet bills and accessories. A pet is for life, or for at least as long as their life lasts. It isn’t fair for you to pass them on if you can’t actually handle or afford them. You need to make sure you have enough time to play with it and give it attention. It should never be at home on its own for too long, depending on what kind of pet you get. Some pets require more company than others, so researching different breeds and finding one to suit your lifestyle is crucial. When you are definitely ready for a pet, they can make amazing companions. Whether you decide to get a hamster, cat or dog, they can enhance your home life and make living alone more bearable!

A Sound Conditioning Device
Lots of people don’t like the eerie sound of silence. It can be creepy and leave people on edge. Whether you’re trying to relax in the evening or go to sleep, total silence can actually be more frightening than noise. If you’re the kind of person who struggles with total silence, consider investing in a sound conditioning advice. It’ll emit white noise and leave you feeling deeply relaxed. Perfect for quiet evenings in and times when you’re struggling to sleep. There are apps and things you can download, but one of these devices is your best bet.

A Doorbell Camera
It isn’t nice answering the door when you’re home alone. Especially if you have no way of assessing who’s actually out there! A doorbell camera could be the answer to this. If you avoid answering the door at all costs when you’re at home alone, a device like this could be perfect for you. Read some doorbell camera reviews so you can find the right one for your home.

A Netflix Subscription
There are probably going to be days you don’t feel like going out. You don’t want to be bored at home all day with nothing to do, so invest in Netflix. It’s cheap, and you can binge watch some amazing TV shows and films. You’ll all be caught up on anything you ever missed out on in no time. No need to rent anything out or stream rubbish quality films online. We all have days we just want to curl up on the sofa with a blanket, and Netflix is perfect for those days!

A Torch
You’re at home, on your own. The power goes out. What do you do? If you don’t have a torch, chances are you’re going to be sat in the dark praying to Jesus until the lights come back on. Invest in a strong torch and you should resist the urge to hide behind the sofa.

Alarms
Make sure you have all of the appropriate safety alarms installed. This means fire alarms, burglar alarms, gas alarms, etc. They will alert you if something isn’t right. You should have these alarms whether you live alone or not, but living on your own can mean you miss important danger signs. Make sure you check on these things regularly too.

Automated Appliances/Fittings
Automated appliances and fittings are perfect for people who live alone. For instance, you can automate your curtains to open and close when you’re not at home, to make it look like somebody is home, Same with your lights. This should deter intruders if you go on holiday, or if you’re just at work. You can even by automated treat dispensers for your dog, and things that allow you to video call them! It’s a good idea to purchase some automated lights for the surrounding area of your home too. This makes arriving home late at night much safer, and will further deter anybody from trespassing on your property.

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Mia Guerra

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine
Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.