Home security is important, but a fancy security system over $500 with a professional monitoring service that can reach up to $70 a month isn't in everyone's budget. In my years of reviewing the ...

From DIY security systems to a professionally installed home kit, buyers have to make an important choice: Pay extra for professional monitoring or save with self-monitoring. With a professional ...

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Traditional home security monitoring from companies like ADT or Frontpoint tend to start at around $50 per month, and quickly rise with add-ons and extra fees (when I tested ADT’s latest system, ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

They say home is where the heart is, but home is also where your family, pets and possessions reside. Keeping those things safe is a top priority for most people, but these days, security involves ...