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4 Easy Ways to Lock Your Garage Door 4 Easy Ways to Lock Your Garage Door

By Tony Carrick

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Product Recalls You Need to Know About as of July 1, 2024 Product Recalls You Need to Know About as of July 1, 2024

By Savannah Sher

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Can Apartment Tenants Install a Security System Without Landlord Permission? Can Apartment Tenants Install a Security System Without Landlord Permission?

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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

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

By Meghan Wentland

A worker stands on a ladder to install a security camera.

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12 Vital Security System Maintenance Tasks You’re Skipping—And How That Makes Your Home Vulnerable 12 Vital Security System Maintenance Tasks You’re Skipping—And How That Makes Your Home Vulnerable

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

How to Deal With Nosy Neighbors

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9 Ways to Thwart Nosy Neighbors and Protect Your Privacy 9 Ways to Thwart Nosy Neighbors and Protect Your Privacy

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

10 Free and Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Home Security

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10 Free and Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Home Security 10 Free and Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Home Security

By Joe Provey, Bob Beacham

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

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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New Security Threat Unlocked: Everything to Know About Lock Crunching New Security Threat Unlocked: Everything to Know About Lock Crunching

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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Airbnb Hosts: These Are the 10 Security Gadgets Criminals Don’t Want You to Have Airbnb Hosts: These Are the 10 Security Gadgets Criminals Don’t Want You to Have

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

Do Security Cameras Deter Crime

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Does Having Security Cameras Really Deter Crime? We Asked an Expert for a Definitive Answer Does Having Security Cameras Really Deter Crime? We Asked an Expert for a Definitive Answer

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Frontpoint vs. Vivint

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Frontpoint vs. Vivint: Which Home Security System Should You Buy in 2024? Frontpoint vs. Vivint: Which Home Security System Should You Buy in 2024?

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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ADT Slashed 50% Off Its Security Systems—See How to Save Up to $550 ADT Slashed 50% Off Its Security Systems—See How to Save Up to $550

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

SimpliSafe vs. Nest

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SimpliSafe vs. Nest: We Compared These Security Systems—Here’s the One You Should Choose SimpliSafe vs. Nest: We Compared These Security Systems—Here’s the One You Should Choose

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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7 Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights Tested in 2024 7 Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights Tested in 2024

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

does vivint work with alexa

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Solved! Does Vivint Work With Alexa? Solved! Does Vivint Work With Alexa?

By Meghan Wentland

Apartment Door Security

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7 Practical Ways to Enhance Apartment Door Security When Renting 7 Practical Ways to Enhance Apartment Door Security When Renting

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

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8 Steps to Take for Better Basement Window Security 8 Steps to Take for Better Basement Window Security

By Meghan Wentland

Does Ring Work With Google Home

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Solved! Does Ring Work With Google Home? Solved! Does Ring Work With Google Home?

By Bob Vila Staff

How Does Ring Work

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Here’s How Ring Works to Protect Your Home Here’s How Ring Works to Protect Your Home

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - Home Security - Home Security Cost - Cost Range + Average - November 2023

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How Much Does Investing in Home Security Cost? How Much Does Investing in Home Security Cost?

By Meghan Wentland, Catherine Hiles, Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - Home Security - Vivint Cost - Cost Range + Average -

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How Much Does Vivint Cost? How Much Does Vivint Cost?

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - Home Security - Simplisafe Monthly Cost - Cost Range

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How Much Is SimpliSafe’s Monthly Cost? How Much Is SimpliSafe’s Monthly Cost?

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

How Does SimpliSafe Work

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Solved! How Does SimpliSafe Work? Solved! How Does SimpliSafe Work?

By Meghan Wentland

Arlo vs. SimpliSafe

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Arlo vs. SimpliSafe: Which Home Security System Should You Buy? Arlo vs. SimpliSafe: Which Home Security System Should You Buy?

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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The Best Keypad Door Locks of 2024 The Best Keypad Door Locks of 2024

The best driveway alarms option mounted on a tree

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The Best Driveway Alarms of 2024 The Best Driveway Alarms of 2024

By Emily Blackwood

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

By Glenda Taylor, Savannah Sher

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The Best Keyless Door Locks The Best Keyless Door Locks

By Timothy Dale

11 Ways You May Be Inviting Burglars Into Your Home

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11 Ways You May Be Inviting Burglars Into Your Home 11 Ways You May Be Inviting Burglars Into Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

The Best DIY Security System Options

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The Best DIY Security Systems for the Home The Best DIY Security Systems for the Home

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6 Real-Life Downsides to Having a Video Doorbell 6 Real-Life Downsides to Having a Video Doorbell

where to place security cameras

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

By Meghan Wentland

Alexa Intruder Alert

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

By Meghan Wentland

types of security cameras

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What Are the Different Types of Security Cameras, and Which One Is Right for My Home? What Are the Different Types of Security Cameras, and Which One Is Right for My Home?

By Meghan Wentland

Keyless Door Lock

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

By Meghan Wentland

Types of Door Locks

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

By Meghan Wentland

How to Start a Neighborhood Watch

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How To Start a Neighborhood Watch How To Start a Neighborhood Watch

By Meghan Wentland

What to Do if Someone Breaks Into Your House

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Here’s What Experts Say Is Exactly 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

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Theft

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Solved! Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Theft? Solved! Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Theft?

By Michelle Honeyager, Catherine Hiles

Home Insurance Discount for Security System

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Solved! Is There a Home Insurance Discount for Security System Installation? Solved! Is There a Home Insurance Discount for Security System Installation?

By Meghan Wentland

3 Ways to Improve Sliding Door Security

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3 Ways to Improve Sliding Door Security 3 Ways to Improve Sliding Door Security

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

7 Things That Might Surprise You About Your Home’s Alarm System

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7 Things That Might Surprise You About Your Home’s Alarm System 7 Things That Might Surprise You About Your Home’s Alarm System

By Tony Carrick

Improve Garage Door Security in 7 Steps

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7 Easy Ways to Increase Your Garage Door Security 7 Easy Ways to Increase Your Garage Door Security

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

36 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home from Break-Ins

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36 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home from Break-Ins 36 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home from Break-Ins

By Manasa Reddigari

11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door

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11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door 11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Electronic Door Lock Options Online

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The Best Electronic Door Locks The Best Electronic Door Locks

How to Rekey a Lock

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How to Rekey a Lock How to Rekey a Lock

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

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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

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10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to Know 10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to Know

How Safe is Your Home? 12 Spots to Doublecheck This Month

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How Safe is Your Home? 12 Spots to Doublecheck This Month How Safe is Your Home? 12 Spots to Doublecheck This Month

By Michelle Ullman

The Best Indoor Home Security Camera Option

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The Best Indoor Security Cameras for the Home The Best Indoor Security Cameras for the Home

By Timothy Dale

The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen

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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

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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

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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