From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as ...

Property owners have long put up with the pricey multiyear contracts, extensive wiring, and ugly sensors that home security systems have traditionally required. But today’s do-it-yourself security ...

Greg Kessinger has been SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor for more than 15 years. Please email him your fire & life safety questions for potential inclusion in this column ...

Just as residential and commercial fire alarm requirements differ significantly, so do the rules governing their wiring. The wiring types and unique exceptions allowed for residential (one- and ...

When you pick out a home security system, you'll have to choose between DIY (you install all the components and handle the setup yourself) or a professional installation (someone comes out to your ...