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Exterior

4 Home Security Trends We Saw Come Out of CES 2025

By Michelle Larson

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Reviews

The Best Fireproof Document Bags to Keep Papers Safe, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

November’s Top Tool and Tech Innovations
Reviews

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.
DIY

How to Change a Door Lock in 7 Steps 

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Reviewed by Bob Vila

Our Favorite Video Doorbell Offers Crisp Clarity and Increased Security Features
Reviews

Our Favorite Video Doorbell Offers Crisp Clarity and Increased Security Features

By Paul Rankin, Jasmine Harding

The Best Door and Window Alarm Options
Reviews

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

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

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Exterior

Don’t Let Your Guard Down Yet—Hurricane Season Might Just Be Delayed This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Outdoor Security Camera Options
Reviews

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
Reviews

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

By Tony Carrick

An outdoor security camera mounted on a brick home..
Exterior

How to Protect Your Outdoor Security Cameras During Stormy Weather, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

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Reviews

The 7 Best Floodlight Cameras, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

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Exterior

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

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

The Best Smart Lock Options
Reviews

The Best Smart Locks For Your Needs, Tested and Reviewed

By Nancy Dunham, Glenda Taylor

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Interior

7 Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips You Should Never Skip

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

What to Do if Amazon Package Is Stolen
Exterior

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

By Meghan Wentland

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Exterior

Everything to Know About Ring Subscription Costs

By Meghan Wentland, Catherine Hiles

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Exterior

Professional Monitoring Is One of the Smartest Additions to Your Home Security System—Here’s Why

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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Exterior

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.
Exterior

9 Ways to Secure and Burglar-Proof Your Windows

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A family leaves for vacation.
Exterior

9 of the Most Important Vacation Safety Tips to Shore Up Your Home Security

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.