Modern security systems have ways to improve hair-trigger alarms and similar problems. Here's what I've found works.

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I've tested DIY security kits all across my house. Here's how to prep and successfully install your own. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested ...

Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up ...

When you purchase a home security system, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to spring for live professional monitoring. This service can add significantly to the total cost of the ...

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