Just having an alarm system may reduce your chance of a break-in, according to recent studies. With the economy still faltering, police expect to see more home burglaries. And alarm companies report ...

Purchasing a home security system once required having a technician come into your house to punch holes in your walls, then snake wires to every door and window ...

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 ...

Do you have a home security system? If not, why not? Have you heard they’re expensive, or a pain to set up? Maybe your friend ...

Many homeowners insurance companies offer insurance discounts for home improvements that lower your chances of experiencing a covered loss, such as installing alarm systems, upgrading to better ...

Vivint’s custom home security systems are pricey, but its professional services are top-notch. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from partners ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Through proper training, coordination, and meticulous attention to detail, installation expertise prevents the mistakes that compromise safety. In fire protection, precision is not optional. It is ...