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

By Tony Carrick

How Much Do Smart Locks Cost

How Much Do Smart Locks Cost to Install? How Much Do Smart Locks Cost to Install?

By Brie Greenhalgh

A person closing a garage door attached to his house.

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

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

By Meghan Wentland

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A burglar dressed in black breaks a window.

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.

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

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

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A home security camera is featured front and center, with a smart phone screen in the foreground.

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.

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

Backup Generators

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

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.

is there a doorbell camera that works without wifi

Is There a Doorbell Camera That Works Without Wi-Fi? 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 12 Tips to Drastically Improve Shed Security and Protect Valuable Tools, Lawn Equipment, and More

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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

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

7 Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights, Tested and Reviewed 7 Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

Apartment Door Security

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

Basement Window Security Main

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

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

By Bob Vila Staff

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

The Best Keypad Door Locks The Best Keypad Door Locks

The best driveway alarms option mounted on a tree

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

By Glenda Taylor, Savannah Sher

The best keyless door lock option shown on an open door

The Best Keyless Door Locks The Best Keyless Door Locks

By Timothy Dale

11 Ways You May Be Inviting Burglars Into Your Home

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 6 Real-Life Downsides to Having a Video Doorbell

where to place security cameras

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

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

Keyless Door Lock

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

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

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

By Meghan Wentland

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

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

3 Ways to Improve Sliding Door Security

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

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

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

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

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

By Glenda Taylor

How to Rekey a Lock

DIY

How to Rekey a Lock How to Rekey a Lock

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

DIY

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

By Lucy Congress