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Black Friday Home Security Deals From $23: Smart Upgrades for Doors, Windows, and Entryways

By Glenda Taylor

👁 A yellow two-story home features manicured landscaping and a clean exterior.

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These 7 Products Helped Cut Home Burglaries to Record Lows—Here’s What Works

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👁 An intruder with a ski bask breaks into a dimly lit kitchen.

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38 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home From Break-Ins

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

👁 Reliable and powerful outdoor motion-activated lights grouped together on a table.

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The Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights Will Keep Your Home Safe Without Wasting Energy

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

👁 A burglar in a black ski mask is seen breaking into a home through a window.

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Quiz: Do You Know How Secure Your Home Really Is?

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

👁 A happy older couple is getting ready to travel with luggage.

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I Always Do These 5 Things Last Before Heading Out the Door on Vacation

By Sandi Schwartz

👁 Close up of hand with key with a keychain in the shape of a house.

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Our Favorite Ways to Fake Being Home (and Prevent the House From Being a Target)

By Sandi Schwartz

👁 How to Set a Light Timer

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5 Mistakes You’re Making When Setting a Light Timer Before Vacation

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

👁 A white Ring doorbell camera.

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Does Ring Work With Google Home?

By BobVila.com Staff

👁 Prime Day Home Security Deals on Blink Security Cameras and More

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Prime Day Home Security Deals Are Live—Save Up to 63% on Ring, Blink & More

By Glenda Taylor

👁 A man uses a security pad to close his garage door.

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8 Garage Door Security Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

👁 A home with excessive outdoor lighting at night.

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7 Outdoor Lighting Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

By Lori Lovely

👁 House gutter clogged with leaves, twigs, and other debris

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This Common Spring Maintenance Task Can Prevent the Spread of Wildfire to Your Home

By Sandi Schwartz

👁 Set of keys hanging from a lock in the door.

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How to Rekey a Lock

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

👁 The grass of a lawn burning in a wildfire.

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Fire-Resistant Landscaping Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

By Teresa Odle

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Latest in Home Security

Testing the Honeywell Home X8S Changed How I Answer the Door—It Streams Live Doorbell Video

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Amazon is Clearing Out Smart Home Devices at Clearance Pricing for Cyber Monday

Black Friday Home Security Deals From $23: Smart Upgrades for Doors, Windows, and Entryways

These 7 Products Helped Cut Home Burglaries to Record Lows—Here’s What Works

38 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home From Break-Ins

The Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights Will Keep Your Home Safe Without Wasting Energy

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I Always Do These 5 Things Last Before Heading Out the Door on Vacation

Our Favorite Ways to Fake Being Home (and Prevent the House From Being a Target)

5 Mistakes You’re Making When Setting a Light Timer Before Vacation

Does Ring Work With Google Home?

Prime Day Home Security Deals Are Live—Save Up to 63% on Ring, Blink & More

8 Garage Door Security Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

7 Outdoor Lighting Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

This Common Spring Maintenance Task Can Prevent the Spread of Wildfire to Your Home

How to Rekey a Lock

Fire-Resistant Landscaping Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

URL: https://www.bobvila.com/category/home-security/

⇱ Home Security - Bob Vila

Home Security

Latest in Home Security

Testing the Honeywell Home X8S Changed How I Answer the Door—It Streams Live Doorbell Video

How Secure Is Your Sliding Glass Door?

Our Favorite Video Doorbell of 2026 Is a Must-Have for Home Security

10 Budget-Friendly Home Security Improvements You Can Make Yourself

Amazon is Clearing Out Smart Home Devices at Clearance Pricing for Cyber Monday

Black Friday Home Security Deals From $23: Smart Upgrades for Doors, Windows, and Entryways

These 7 Products Helped Cut Home Burglaries to Record Lows—Here’s What Works

38 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home From Break-Ins

The Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights Will Keep Your Home Safe Without Wasting Energy

Quiz: Do You Know How Secure Your Home Really Is?

I Always Do These 5 Things Last Before Heading Out the Door on Vacation

Our Favorite Ways to Fake Being Home (and Prevent the House From Being a Target)

5 Mistakes You’re Making When Setting a Light Timer Before Vacation

Does Ring Work With Google Home?

Prime Day Home Security Deals Are Live—Save Up to 63% on Ring, Blink & More

8 Garage Door Security Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

7 Outdoor Lighting Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

This Common Spring Maintenance Task Can Prevent the Spread of Wildfire to Your Home

How to Rekey a Lock

Fire-Resistant Landscaping Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

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