Home Security

A good home is a safe home. But making your happy place more secure goes beyond high-tech automation systems and guard dogs—you need strong windows, doors, locks, and even landscaping to sure up weak spots in your current deterrent systems. Browse our library of expert guidance to help protect your home and the ones you love the most.

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A woman cutting logs with a chainsaw
Derek Rose  •  Sep 4, 2025
12 Basic Chainsaw Safety Tips to Follow Every Time
Using a chainsaw is dangerous work, so safety is essential. Here are the most important chainsaw safety tips to avoid injury.
installing a home safe
Angi  •  Aug 15, 2025
How Much Does Wall Safe Installation Cost? [2025 Data]
Discover wall safe installation cost details. Learn about average prices, key cost factors, and tips to save on your wall safe project.
A white smoke detector is mounted on a ceiling in a modern home for fire and safety protection.
Deirdre Sullivan  •  Aug 14, 2025
How Much Does Smoke Detector Installation Cost? [2025 Data]
Discover how much smoke detector installation costs. Understand your out-of-pocket expenses so you can protect your family and home.
Mother and young son cooking together
Nick P. Cellucci  •  Aug 14, 2025
10 Critical Fire Prevention Tips for Homeowners
Cooking, smoking, electrical issues, malfunctioning alarms, and other hazards can lead to deadly house fires. Follow these tips to prevent fires from happening.
A white residential fire sprinkler head is mounted on a white ceiling next to a small recessed light
Lauren Bongard  •  Aug 14, 2025
Home Fire Sprinkler System Cost [2025 Data]
If you’re looking to increase your home’s protection against fires, use this guide to explore home fire sprinkler system costs and what can impact the price.
A man in a collared shirt walks into a home, pushing a button on a wall-mounted security keypad next to the front door.
Timothy Moore  •  Aug 14, 2025
How to Disconnect a Home Alarm System Without Setting It Off
This guide will help you disconnect a home alarm system, whether you’re installing a new system or just want old electronics out of your house.
Man standing on a ladder replacing the battery in a ceiling-mounted smoke detector.
Gemma Johnstone  •  Aug 14, 2025
Who to Hire to Replace Smoke Detectors: What to Know
Every homeowner should learn how to replace a hardwired smoke alarm, which you must do at least every decade. This guide will talk you through the process.
A set of keys hangs from a key in the brass lock of a wooden door with a black handle
Taylor Sansano  •  Aug 14, 2025
How to Get a Stuck Key Out of a Lock, Even in a Panic
Chances are, if you need to know how to get out a key stuck in a lock, you need a quick and easy solution. Try these easy DIY options so you can move on.
A shiny silver handle and deadbolt on a dark wooden door slightly ajar, with light peeking through
Taylor Sansano  •  Aug 14, 2025
How to Lubricate a Lock: 10 Ways to Unstick a Lock
Is your key stuck, and you need to know how to lubricate your lock? Look no further. This article outlines 10 ways to unstick a lock without calling a locksmith.
A contemporary wooden front door has a modern black and stainless steel keypad lock and a handle
Allie Ogletree  •  Aug 14, 2025
How to Reset Your Door Lock Keypad
Keypad door locks come in many models, both electrically powered and not. No matter which one you have, it’s easy to learn how to reset a door lock of any kind.
A rich, reddish-brown wooden front door with decorative glass panels and a black ornate handle set, next to a gray wall with house numbers
Scott Dylan Westerlund  •  Aug 14, 2025
How Much Does a Locksmith Cost? [2025 Data]
Locked out of your car or home? Need to rekey your house? Here’s how much a locksmith costs and what you need to know before calling one.
A ceiling-mounted smoke detector with a glowing red indicator light signals active status or alert mode.
Samantha Hawrylack  •  Aug 14, 2025
What Does It Mean When My Smoke Detector Flashes Red?
Don't ignore your smoke detector if it has flashing red lights. It could indicate a problem that needs immediate attention. Here's how to tell what to do.