Removing Paint From Brick?
Do the opposite. Go get paint samples the color of your brick and dab it over the brick to blend in and cover the unwanted paint.
Securing Your Home from Burglars Without an Alarm System?
Plant climbing rose bushes in front of windows, both basement and accessible ones. Buy security stickers and lawn signs because they will think you have an alarm even if you dont. Buy a motion detector with a loud siren to cover vulnerable areas in the house...