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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

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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

The Best Outdoor Security Camera Options

The Best Outdoor Security Cameras for Surveillance and Safety, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin, Glenda Taylor

Master Lock Compact Door Stopper Folding Security Bar

Master Lock’s Folding Door Security Bar Offers Cheap and Effective Home Security

By Tony Carrick

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The 5 Best Floodlight Cameras, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

A white house with a beautiful front yard.

6 Tricks to Get Back Into Your House After Getting Locked Out

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

The Best Smart Lock Options

The Best Smart Locks For Your Needs, Tested and Reviewed

By Nancy Dunham, Glenda Taylor

A close up of a smoke alarm against the a blurred background picturing a living room.

7 Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips You Should Never Skip

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

What to Do if Amazon Package Is Stolen

Here’s What to Do if Your Amazon Package Is Stolen

By Meghan Wentland

A delivery worker waves to a video doorbell installed by a front door while the homeowner views the footage on their phone app.

Everything to Know About Ring Subscription Costs

By Meghan Wentland, Catherine Hiles

A view of a large blue home on a sunny day.

15 Essential Summer Vacation Home Safety Tips

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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

9 Ways to Secure and Burglar-Proof Your Windows

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Two new-construction two-story houses in a typical suburban neighborhood. One is blurred out and the other is not.

How to Blur Your House on Google Maps—And Why You Should Do It ASAP

By Tony Carrick

A person closing a garage door attached to his house.

4 Easy Ways to Lock Your Garage Door

By Tony Carrick

A person in a blue hard hat installs a security camera on the exterior of a home.

Is There a Security Camera That Works Without Wi-Fi?

By Meghan Wentland

How to Deal With Nosy Neighbors

9 Ways to Thwart Nosy Neighbors and Protect Your Privacy

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A hand reaches out to grab a handle covered in foil.

PSA: This Dangerous Hack Claims to Foil Burglars—But It Can Cost You

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A burglar dressed in black breaks a window.

10 Things to Know About How Glass-Break Sensors Work to Protect Your Home

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A close up of a brass door knob attached to a red door.

New Security Threat Unlocked: Everything to Know About Lock Crunching

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Lowe’s store associates went door-to-door in Little Rock, Arkansas, to pass out supplies and help residents clean up.

How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

is there a doorbell camera that works without wifi

Is There a Doorbell Camera That Works Without Wi-Fi?

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

12 Tips to Drastically Improve Shed Security and Protect Valuable Tools, Lawn Equipment, and More

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Front Door Security

9 Ways to Drastically Improve Front Door Security

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

Apartment Door Security

7 Practical Ways to Enhance Apartment Door Security When Renting

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

how to secure windows without bars

How to Secure Windows Without Bars in 9 Easy Steps

By Meghan Wentland

How to Secure a Door From Being Kicked In

8 Ways to Secure a Door From Being Kicked In

By Meghan Wentland

Basement Window Security Main

8 Steps to Take for Better Basement Window Security

By Meghan Wentland

Wired vs. Wireless Security Cameras

Wired vs. Wireless Security Cameras: 8 Differences To Know Before You Choose

By Meghan Wentland

Vivint vs. ADT: Which Home Security System Should You Buy?

By Patrick Hearn, Catherine Hiles

Visual 1 - Home Security - Blink Camera Subscription Cost - Cost Range + Average - November 2023

Blink Camera Subscription Cost: Is It Worth It?

By Meghan Wentland, Catherine Hiles

do security signs deter crime

Solved! Do Security Signs Really Deter Crime?

By Meghan Wentland

Types of Window Alarm Sensors

Solved! What Are the Most Common Types of Window Alarm Sensors?

By Meghan Wentland

are home security systems worth it

Are Home Security Systems Worth It? 8 Crucial Reasons to Invest In One

By Meghan Wentland

A person with a suitcase entering a code on the best keypad door lock option

The Best Keypad Door Locks

The best driveway alarms option mounted on a tree

The Best Driveway Alarms

By Emily Blackwood

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock installed on a door during testing.

Tested: The Best Door Locks For Your Home, Garage, or Rental

By Glenda Taylor, Savannah Sher

11 Ways You May Be Inviting Burglars Into Your Home

11 Ways You May Be Inviting Burglars Into Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

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6 Real-Life Downsides to Having a Video Doorbell

Screen Door Security

6 Steps to Take for Drastically Improved Screen Door Security

By Meghan Wentland

French Door Security

5 Steps for Enhanced French Door Security

By Meghan Wentland

where to place security cameras

Here’s Exactly Where to Place Security Cameras Around Your Home for the Best Protection

By Meghan Wentland

Alexa Intruder Alert

Solved! What Is the Alexa Intruder Alert, and How Effective Is It?

By Meghan Wentland

Keyless Door Lock

Solved! What Is a Keyless Door Lock, and Is It a Secure Option for the Home?

By Meghan Wentland

Types of Door Locks

Solved! What Are the Two Main Types of Door Locks, and Which One Is Best for Me?

By Meghan Wentland

How Safe Is My Neighborhood

How Safe Is My Neighborhood? 7 Tools to Find Out

By Meghan Wentland

How To Prevent Package Theft: 10 Proven Steps to Keep Deliveries Safe

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

What to Do if Someone Breaks Into Your House

Here’s What Experts Say Is Exactly What to Do if Someone Breaks Into Your House

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

locked safe inside closet with clothes

The 16 Smartest Places to Hide a Safe in Your Home

By Manasa Reddigari, Emily Benda Gaylord

how to secure a door that opens outward

How to Secure a Door That Opens Outward in 6 Steps

By Meghan Wentland

6 Types of Safes All Security-Minded Homeowners Should Know

By Deirdre Mundorf

11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door

11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door

By Glenda Taylor

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to Know

10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to Know

The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen

The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen

By Michael Franco

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

8 Ways to Make It Look Like You’re Home When You’re Not

8 Ways to Make It Look Like You’re Home When You’re Not

By Lucy Congress