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In your aim to achieve enhanced home security and convenience, smart locks have emerged as a go-to innovation you could try. These devices protect your home against intrusions and add a layer of smart ...

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Home security has changed a lot over the last century, and the shift is easy to understand if you think about how people used ...

Take a glance at the dozens of options available in DIY home security products—from security systems and cameras to video doorbells, smart locks, and more—and you might think the market is pretty much ...

From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as ...

Locks operated with keys were first invented 4,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. These locks were far simpler than today's, but their operating principles were the same. Is it any wonder that most of ...

Join us as we explore the issues behind Americans’ home security fears and discover how our habits are changing in terms of keeping ourselves safe at home. Americans who recently purchased a doorbell ...

Securing a dwelling in a shared building brings a unique set of safety challenges. Here's how to address those security concerns. Sean Jackson is a creative copywriter living in Florida. He's had work ...