Having a Hidden Key-Let's face it, you are not fooling anyone with that fake rock sitting on your porch or that cute welcome mat at the front door. Even the most clueless intruder knows where to look for your extra key. Many burglars watch homes before they attempt a break-in, so even if you are sneaky with your hiding spot, there is a good chance a burglar knows just where to find it.

Think you can't afford all these things? Sure you can! Check your local phone directory for used office furniture. You'll be amazed at the bargains you can find. I recently purchased a used desk that was in perfect condition for only $225. The new price was $650. Office chairs, bookcases, printer stands, torchiere lamp shades plastic replacement, and all types of other office furniture were available at 50%-80% off. I could have revamped my entire office for the price of one desk bought at retail.

If you're wanting to be even more creative and engage your guests further, you could write out your party info using paint that is invisible when it is exposed to the light and becomes visible when exposed to darkness. This way, your guests will have to climb into a closet, wait until it gets dark outside, slip themselves under a blanket, or anything else they can think of in order to get their surroundings dark enough so they can read their invite. With invitations that are this fun, your guests will be counting the days and looking forward to an exciting black light party.

But when it comes to modern bedroom furniture you get a little more choice and purchasing power. The reason for this is the whole philosophy behind modern furniture pieces is that they are all about function and not detailed form. They are built to do a job and nothing more. Not be fancy or showy, just functional pieces of furniture. For the most part modern bedroom furniture pieces have the same general design. They are to be sleek and crisp, creating a very clean look in your bedroom.

Over-tint the windows: An allowable amount of tint can keep your car cool and reduce chances of being blinded by other motorists' lights. Tinting a car window is a way to protect the interior from intense heat and glare - it is also a good way to shroud fugitives.