Category: Home Security

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

ADT—one of the most trusted names in home security—offers two security cameras equipped with remote viewing capabilities, mobile control, and a subtle aesthetic that blends in well with any home.

Keep reading to learn more about ADT’s indoor and outdoor security cameras to see if they’re the right fit for your house…

Hopefully no one ever breaks into your home. But if something goes wrong, you want to know as soon as possible. Sometimes burglars who can’t get in through an unlocked door or window will resort to breaking glass. A glass break sensor can alert you immediately so you can quickly call for help…

Want the support of a large company without giving up the perks of working with locals? NorthStar could be the home security company you’re looking for. Read our review to learn more about NorthStar Alarm and find out if it is a good fit for your home…

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…