Security

Blink is one of the better-known and more affordable video surveillance systems available. But is it really worth the money?

Easy instructions and a photo guide for how to change an entry door lockset.

I was searching for an inexpensive wireless doorbell with video capability and free cloud storage. The V6 appeared to be a good choice.

Learns tips on building a birdhouse for security cameras to fool potential intruders and enhance your home security.

Can Doberman Security products replace a traditional home alarm system? With the right devices, they can protect your home better than a traditional alarm system.

How ADT violated me by stealing property from my home, my bank account, and pulling my credit report without authorization.

This guide will offer seven easy ways to make your home a less likely target for thieves without spending your hard-earned cash.

How a burglar alarm system works. Control panels and wiring. Troubleshooting issues with false alarms, faulty contacts, PIR sensors, backup batteries, bells and sounders and keypads

A simple how-to for coordinating electric strikes, electromagnetic locks, and/or electromechanical locking devices such as exit devices with electric latch retraction with automated door openers.

This article addresses the challenges that an uneven pair of doors may present to the security and life safety hardware installer.

What are common tactics that burglars use to break into your home? And, what counter-tactics can you use to stop them?

If the burglar knows more about your alarm system than you do, they can easily break-in. Educate yourself.

Common sense, low and high tech tips on how to improve your home security and prevent burglars breaking into your home.

Step-by-step instructions on how to rekey the Abus 83/45 padlock. Careful steps are required to prevent having the cylinder ruined.

Here are some low-cost ways to secure your off-campus college apartment, especially if it's in a rougher part of town.

Combination lock won't open? Here's a guide to troubleshooting safe combination locks.

While complete home security systems are preferred, they can be expensive. Simple door security devices, on the other hand, can be effective and much more affordable.

How to fix a doorknob that fell off a mortise-style lock.

It is not too hard to defeat a burglar who uses the key bumping technique. Here are three ways you can stop or inhibit key bumping.

Key control is not something you buy, it is something you exert.