We've spent hundreds of hours researching and testing home safety gear and security systems, as well as interviewing countless experts who know an alarming amount about how to break into homes. Here's our advice on stuff from door locks to fire extinguishers to smoke alarms, with trustworthy recommendations that can keep your home and belongings protected.
Reviews and recommendations:
The Best Basic Smoke Alarm
Essential Tools to Ride Out a Winter Storm
The Best Door Lock
The Best Electronic Keypad Door Lock
The Best Emergency Weather Radio
The Best Fire Escape Ladder
The Best Fire Extinguisher
The Best Fireproof Document Safe
The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag
The Best Home Air Quality Monitor
The Best LED Light Bulb
The Best Lockbox
The Best Respirator Mask for Smoke and Dust
The Best Security Cameras for Your Home
The Best Smart Doorbell Camera
The Best Smart Smoke Alarm
The Top 10 Tools for Earthquake Preparedness
The Best Water Quality Test Kit for Your Home
The Best Indoor Security Camera
The Best Outdoor Security Camera
The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies
Do You Really Need a Home Energy Monitor?
The Best Home Security System
The Best Smart Locks
The Best Power Outage Tools and Supplies
The Best Wildfire Preparedness Supplies and Strategies
The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies