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A group of the best driveway alarms on a table before testing

The Best Driveway Alarms of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Emily Blackwood

First Alert Smart Thermostat Doorbell Review

Testing the Honeywell Home X8S Changed How I Answer the Door—It Streams Live Doorbell Video

Sliding glass doors installed in a living room with a couch inside and a view of a small outdoor area.

How Secure Is Your Sliding Glass Door?

Google Nest Doorbell Installed

Our Favorite Video Doorbell of 2026 Is a Must-Have for Home Security

By Katie Barton

Gloved burglar with crowbar breaking and entering through person's front door and chain door lock.

10 Budget-Friendly Home Security Improvements You Can Make Yourself

By Joe Provey, Bob Beacham

Amazon is Clearing Out Smart Home Devices at Clearance Pricing for Cyber Monday

Amazon is Clearing Out Smart Home Devices at Clearance Pricing for Cyber Monday

By Stephanie Cronk

Black Friday Home Security Deals From $23: Smart Upgrades for Doors, Windows, and Entryways

Black Friday Home Security Deals From $23: Smart Upgrades for Doors, Windows, and Entryways

By Glenda Taylor

A yellow two-story home features manicured landscaping and a clean exterior.

These 7 Products Helped Cut Home Burglaries to Record Lows—Here’s What Works

By Daryna Tobey

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

Reliable and powerful outdoor motion-activated lights grouped together on a table.

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

By Glenda Taylor, 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

Close up of hand with key with a keychain in the shape of a house.

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 BobVila.com 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