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The Best Smoke Alarm Options
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Keep Your Home and Family Safe With One of Our Favorite Smoke Detectors

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Emergency Radio Options
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The 9 Best Emergency Radios—No Electricity, No Wifi, No Cell Service Needed

By Glenda Taylor, Stacey L. Nash

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4 Home Security Trends We Saw Come Out of CES 2025

By Michelle Larson

The Best Hand Crank Radio Options
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Our Favorite Hand-Crank Radio is Perfect for Emergency Preparedness With 20 Hours of Runtime

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Carbon Monoxide Detector Options
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2025’s Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Home Safety, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Wireless Doorbell Options
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Our Favorite Wireless Doorbell Is a Breeze to Set Up and Offers the Best Resolution Based On Our Testing

By Paul Rankin, Amy Lynch, Timothy Dale

Our Favorite Video Doorbell Offers Crisp Clarity and Increased Security Features
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Our Favorite Video Doorbell Offers Crisp Clarity and Increased Security Features

By Paul Rankin, Jasmine Harding

few of the best door security bar options
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Keep Your Home Protected With Our Favorite Door Security Bars That We’ve Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Outdoor Security Camera Options
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The Best Outdoor Security Cameras for Surveillance and Safety, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin, Glenda Taylor

Master Lock Compact Door Stopper Folding Security Bar
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Master Lock’s Folding Door Security Bar Offers Cheap and Effective Home Security

By Tony Carrick

Black Sentry Safe home safe on countertop in front of light gray tile backsplash
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The Best Home Safes for Securing Valuables, Tested

By Michelle Larson, Jasmine Harding, Michelle Ullman

The Best Smart Lock Options
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The Best Smart Locks For Your Needs, Tested and Reviewed

By Nancy Dunham, Glenda Taylor

A person using the best mold test kit option in a bedroom
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The Best Mold Test Kits to Ensure Healthy Air in Your Home

By Timothy Dale

A well water filtration system fully installed
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The Best Well Water Filtration Systems for a Cleaner Supply

By Jenn Ryan

The Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt installed on a residential door for hands-on testing.
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Is Schlage’s Premium Smart Door Lock Worth the Money? We Tested It to Find Out

By Tony Carrick

Home with stone features and front porch.
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15 Household Items That Could Save Your Life

By Savannah Sher

The best water test kit options grouped together before a white background
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The Best Water Test Kits, Reviewed

By James Fitzgerald, Mark Wolfe

The Best Wall Safe Options
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The Best Wall Safes for Your Prized Possessions

By Glenda Taylor

The best driveway alarms option mounted on a tree
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The Best Driveway Alarms

By Emily Blackwood

Nest Smoke Detector
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We Tested the Feature-Rich Google Nest Protect to See If It’s Worth the Price

By Tom Scalisi