Category: Home Security

Compare 2018’s best home security alarm system companies based on research and user reviews. Includes prices, reviews, and comparison charts…

Maybe you’ve recently moved to a new place or maybe you’re just ready to make some changes around the house—but if you’re looking for shopping recommendations, we can help.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite security and smart home products that are sold on Amazon. Use this list to find devices that will make your life easier, save energy, and keep your home safer…

With a little bit of preparation, you can get through your big move without losing your belongings, throwing out your back, or damaging property. There are lots of things you can do to make moving as painless as possible, while also protecting yourself and your property. Use this checklist to make sure your move goes smoothly…

Flashlights are useful to have around for anything from finding your tent in the dark to lighting your home when the power goes out, but there’s another reason you might want to spring for one of these powerful handheld lights––they’re highly underrated defense tools. Whether you’re facing an intruder at home or encountering an assailant on a late-night walk with your dog, the right flashlight can temporarily disorient an attacker and give you enough advantage to get out of a dangerous situation unscathed…

The first time you step into your home after closing on it can be overwhelming, especially for a first-time home buyer. That moment, when you open the door with your very own key, comes after a lot of hard work—from getting that preapproval letter, to working with a real estate agent to find your dream home, to getting an inspection, to completing the final walk-through. Before you get too comfortable, however, you have a little more work to do…

A spare key can come in handy whether you’ve locked yourself out of your house in the cold or enlisted your friends into checking on your pets while you’re eating delicious food in another country. But where should you keep that spare key? In a potted plant? Under your doormat? Inside a fake plastic rock? Be honest—if you were trying to get into someone else’s house, those are probably the first places you’d look…

Your property should serve as a refuge from nosy neighbors, busy streets, and the general hum and buzz of the outside world. Fortunately, no matter where you live, there are steps you can take to achieve a sense of solitude for your home and yard. Regardless of your property size or budget, we’ve got some ideas to help you to create a greater sense of privacy…

We asked 1,000 Americans to answer some tough questions about what privacy and security threats they’d rather experience—and then matched up those answers to find out what Americans were most (and least) willing to risk. This is what we found…

So, your friends bought a new house and you don’t want to be the 17th person to give them a bottle of wine? We can help. Use this housewarming gift guide to find fun, unique, and practical housewarming gifts that will help you make friends’ new house feel like a home…

How good of a security system provider is Frontpoint? Our Frontpoint Security Reviews dive down and show you the pros, cons, features, pricing, and more on this popular DIY home security system installer…

For anyone who has ever wanted to take really cool 360° videos and photos, the Samsung Gear 360 (2017), with its spherical dual-lens and easy-to-grip handle, is one of the best budget-friendly options out there. If you’re wondering why in the world someone would need a 360° camera or how the Samsung Gear 360 performs, read on to find out why it’s cool and what we learned…