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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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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