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How to Improve Home Security With Better Locks

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Close-up of a sturdy deadbolt lock on a solid wooden front door with reinforced strike plate and brass hardware

How to Improve Home Security With Better Locks Most burglars do not pick locks like in the movies. They kick a door, pry a weak frame, or slip through a window latch that barely holds. That is actually good news for homeowners, because the fixes are straightforward, affordable, and far more effective than most people … Read more

DIY Home Security: 6 Weekend Upgrades That Actually Work

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Home exterior at dusk with a smart doorbell camera, a glowing motion sensor light above the front door, and a smart lock on the entry door

DIY Home Security: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Home on a Budget You do not need a professional installer or a three-year monitoring contract to make your home meaningfully harder to break into — most burglaries are crimes of opportunity, and a weekend of smart, affordable DIY home security upgrades removes nearly all of … Read more