Package theft is at an all-time high, with porch pirates stealing millions of dollars in delivered goods every year. A smart doorbell with video is the most effective deterrent I’ve found, letting you see, hear, and speak to anyone at your door from anywhere. After testing eight leading video doorbells over 45 days, measuring everything … Read more
After two decades in home safety and a fire that destroyed my neighbor’s garage while they were on vacation, I learned firsthand why remote monitoring matters. Traditional smoke detectors save lives when you’re home. Smart smoke detectors save your home whether you’re present or not. The Kidde Smart Smoke Detector with Ring App integration is … Read more
Carbon monoxide kills over 400 Americans annually and sends another 50,000 to emergency rooms. The silent, odorless nature of CO makes traditional detectors dangerously limited when you’re away from home. The Google Nest Protect is the best smart carbon monoxide detector for , combining reliable electrochemical sensing with smartphone alerts, Google Home integration, and advanced … Read more
Water damage is the single most common home insurance claim, accounting for nearly 25% of all claims filed annually. The average water damage claim costs between $10,000 and $20,000, not counting the emotional toll of destroyed belongings and months of repairs. I’ve seen homeowners lose entire basements to a single burst pipe that could have … Read more
A friend of mine had a package stolen from their porch last month. They live on a quiet street and never thought it would happen to them. The thief drove in, grabbed the box, and was gone in under 30 seconds. Nobody noticed until hours later. This scenario plays out thousands of times daily across … Read more
After spending three years researching and testing home security solutions, I have learned that DIY security systems have completely transformed the industry. The days of paying $500+ for professional installation and signing three-year contracts are over. Modern DIY systems deliver the same protection for a fraction of the cost, and you can have them up … Read more
After my neighbor’s package was stolen from her porch last month, I realized home security isn’t something to procrastinate on anymore. I spent three weeks testing 12 different wireless security camera systems, setting them up around my property, monitoring their performance day and night, and tracking how each handled real-world scenarios. The Arlo Essential 3-Camera … Read more
Solar-powered security cameras have completely changed how I think about home surveillance. When I helped my sister secure her rural property last year, running electrical wires to the driveway and barn would have cost over $2,000. The Arlo Essential Security Camera 2K is the best solar-powered security camera for most people because it combines excellent … Read more
After spending three months testing 15 different outdoor security cameras in various weather conditions, I’ve learned that the best camera isn’t always the most expensive one. I installed cameras during rainstorms, positioned them in freezing temperatures, and even simulated package theft scenarios to see how each system responds. The best outdoor security camera is the … Read more
Security cameras have evolved beyond static surveillance. The best PTZ security cameras let you remotely control what your camera sees, when it sees it, and how close it gets to the action. After spending 15 years testing security equipment for homes and businesses, I have learned that PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras solve specific problems that fixed … Read more