David Priest is an award-winning writer and editor who formerly covered home security for CNET.

The accompanying app and monitoring services are an important part of a home security system. The Tower (and other SimpliSafe packages) ticks all our boxes in those categories. With the SimpliSafe ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Do you have a vacation home? Lucky you! Now all you need is a security system to keep it safe. But not just any security system: a system designed with second (or third, or fourth) homes in mind. The ...

If you choose the right one, getting a home security system will give you peace of mind. The problem is, it’s hard to know if a security system can cater to your specific security needs without ...

A door security bar can be an excellent investment. This device, placed behind a door, adds extra reinforcement to any locks and deadbolt by strengthening the complete door frame. There are ...

Their goal was to develop a simple security system that homeowners could install on their own without pushy salespeople. Today, SimpliSafe protects more than 4 million people in the United States ...

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