A few weeks ago, someone attempted a break-in at my house in the middle of the night. For the first time, my family realized we needed a security system — immediately. We discussed the most critical ...

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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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A break-in attempt led us to install a DIY security system with no contracts or fees. Here’s how we chose the best option for our home. A few weeks ago, someone attempted a break-in at my house in the ...