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If you need to upgrade your locks—or add new ones—you’ll need a quality locksmith. Here are key pointers and ratings for finding help.
Taking basic steps to secure the perimeter of your home will be more effective at preventing intrusion than installing a burglar alarm and cameras. Start by making sure all your home’s exterior doors have good deadbolt locks—and remain diligent about using them.
Because most burglars enter homes by simply opening unlocked doors or windows—or pushing and kicking locked ones until they open—even the most basic protective measures will improve your security.
In addition to beefing up your home’s physical defenses, following some good-security rules will help deter thieves.
Dozens of companies now sell security system components that are easy to set up. All this competition and choice mean lower prices.
Insurance companies often promote policy features to make their plans seem superior to their competitors’. But most sell roughly the same coverage. Here's a rundown of what’s covered, what isn’t, and what’s optional.