'I use a Kevin McCallister style security system': Women living alone spill 27 secrets on how to live solo and still feel safe

Living alone can be scary. As a woman, this fear doubles down. As many of us have felt, when we're walking alone at night or flicking on the lights of an empty house, there's that heebie-jeebie, 'I'm being watched' feeling that's tough to shake. However, when you're a grown woman living alone, there's no margin for letting that fear blossom into full-blown paranoia. We ladies gotta tackle our fears head-on and take action to stand against our worries. 

Fortunately, there are a lot of ways to make your solo living excursion a safe one. There's no reason for single-living females to be afraid of the dark, so below we've compiled a list of tricks and tips from real-world ladies who have conquered their personal boogieman by having a few key features in their home. 

Call up Kevin McCallister because some of these boobytraps are certified genius material. Scroll onward to enjoy this collection of hard-won hacks from solo females who live alone.

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