Alarm Systems
Can You Take a DIY Alarm System With You When You Move
Yes, most DIY alarm kits pack up and move with you, sensors included, with one exception: anything hardwired, like a doorbell replacing an existing chime.
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Car & Personal Safety
Pepper Spray Laws by State: Age, Size Limits and Who Can Sell It
Pepper spray is legal in every state, but canister size, minimum age, and purchase rules vary. Here's what changes depending on where you live.
Apartment & Renter Security
No-Drill Security Devices, and Where They Give Out
The no-drill devices worth buying: adhesive alarms, tension-mount cameras, and sliding-door bars. Which ones hold real weight without a landlord's OK.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Motion-Activated Lights vs Dusk-to-Dawn: Which Deters More
Motion lights win at doors and chokepoints; dusk-to-dawn wins on driveways and side yards. See which fixture fits which spot in your yard, and why.
Car & Personal Safety
Legal Self-Defense Items You Can Carry in All 50 States
Personal alarms are legal in all 50 states, pepper spray varies by state. What is legal to carry for personal safety, and what we skip.
Apartment & Renter Security
Lease Security Device Rules: The 2 Clauses to Check First
Two lease clauses decide what security devices you can install: the alteration clause and any device-specific clause. Check both before you buy.
Locks, Doors & Safes
How to Reinforce a Door So It Holds Under a Kick
The fastest fix for a door that kicks in easily is longer strike plate screws, not a new lock. See the upgrades ranked by cost and real effectiveness.
Alarm Systems
What Professional Monitoring Costs Per Month in 2026
Real alarm monitoring runs $20 to $60 a month once contracts, add-ons, and financing are counted, well past the starting-at-$8 number most ads lead with.
Car & Personal Safety
GPS Trackers vs Dash Cams for Car Security: Different Jobs
GPS trackers and dash cams solve different problems for car security. See what each one catches, which to buy first, and when you need both.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Garage Door Security: The Entry Point Homeowners Forget
The garage door opener usually isn't the weak spot. The side door, release cord, and windows are. Here's what to check first, and how to fix each one.