I've reviewed security systems from all major brands. Here are my most important recommendations when you're ready to set up your own.

Buying a first home is an exciting milestone, but it also introduces new responsibilities, especially when it comes to protecting your property and family. Many new homeowners quickly realize that ...

The best DIY home security systems are affordable and easy to set up without a professional. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from partners ...

X-Sense’s DIY alarm kit isn’t widely extensible, but it’s effective—and cheap—for anyone looking for a no-frills home security system. If you’re looking for a basic—extremely basic—DIY security system ...

Find out the factors that will impact your home security costs and how to budget for the different systems ...