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An intruder with a ski bask breaks into a dimly lit kitchen.

38 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home From Break-Ins

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

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The Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights Will Keep Your Home Safe Without Wasting Energy

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

Best Keyless Door Locks

Goodbye, Lost Keys: We Put These Keyless Door Locks to the Test

By Timothy Dale

A burglar in a black ski mask is seen breaking into a home through a window.

Quiz: Do You Know How Secure Your Home Really Is?

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A happy older couple is getting ready to travel with luggage.

I Always Do These 5 Things Last Before Heading Out the Door on Vacation

By Sandi Schwartz

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Our Favorite Ways to Fake Being Home (and Prevent the House From Being a Target)

By Sandi Schwartz

How to Set a Light Timer

5 Mistakes You’re Making When Setting a Light Timer Before Vacation

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A white Ring doorbell camera.

Does Ring Work With Google Home?

By Bob Vila Staff

Prime Day Home Security Deals on Blink Security Cameras and More

Prime Day Home Security Deals Are Live—Save Up to 63% on Ring, Blink & More

By Glenda Taylor

A man uses a security pad to close his garage door.

8 Garage Door Security Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

A home with excessive outdoor lighting at night.

7 Outdoor Lighting Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

House gutter clogged with leaves, twigs, and other debris

This Common Spring Maintenance Task Can Prevent the Spread of Wildfire to Your Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Set of keys hanging from a lock in the door.

How to Rekey a Lock

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The grass of a lawn burning in a wildfire.

Fire-Resistant Landscaping Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

A man unlocking his front door with a smart keypad.

4 Home Security Trends We Saw Come Out of CES 2025

By Michelle Larson

A group of the best fireproof document bags together on a rocky, sandy surface before testing.

The Best Fireproof Document Bags to Keep Papers Safe, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

November’s Top Tool and Tech Innovations

November’s Top Tool and Tech Innovations Will Have You Ready for the Holidays

By Michelle Larson

A green door to a brick home with a pair of keys hanging from a lock.

How to Change a Door Lock in 7 Steps

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Reviewed by Bob Vila

close-up from the best video doorbells options

Our Favorite Video Doorbell Offers Crisp Clarity and Increased Security Features

By Paul Rankin, Jasmine Harding

The Best Door and Window Alarm Options

We Tested The Best Door and Window Alarms to Keep Your Family Safe

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor