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VTech Video Doorbell Phones – Taking the Mystery Out of Answering the Door

Ah yes, the front door. It’s the threshold to your castle. It’s where you welcome friends and family. And, it’s also sometimes the only barrier that thankfully stands between you and potentially unsavory elements of …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

December 12, 2013

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Hardware, iPhone Apps, Security, Smart Home, Videos, Windows & Doors

Five Cool Keyless Entry Systems to Secure YOUR Castle

There are a lot of reasons you might be interested in a keyless entry system for your home. Sick of fumbling around for your keys in the dark, in the pouring rain, while you and …

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Written by: Phil

October 27, 2013

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Bosch Security Cameras Review – There’s an App for That

There’s an app for the cameras. . . but not an app to review them for you. That’s where we step in. HomeFixated recently volunteered to host one of Bosch’s demo cams which they use …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

August 29, 2013

3 Comments

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Protect your Family Jewels—How to Install a Hidden Wall Safe

Got stuff? Stuff you’d prefer not to lose to a scumbag thief? Most of us do. Whether it’s a roll of gold coins to help survive the upcoming Zombie apocalypse, or a treasured 8-track tape …

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Written by: Phil

May 30, 2013

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Four Fashionable Fire-Foiling Fixtures – Smoke Detectors to Alarm the Senses!

Whether your dwelling is a 1946 Airstream trailer behind a meat-packing plant, or a 12,000 square foot mansion on ten acres in the Hamptons, it’s your home-sweet-home, and you want to keep it safe and …

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Written by: Phil

May 16, 2013

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How To Camouflage Your Surveillance Cameras with DIY Paintable Housings

Last week, we talked about how to install a video surveillance system. In that marathon post, we mentioned that we weren’t too excited about installing bright, metallic silver cameras on every corner of our 1930’s …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

April 30, 2012

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How to Install a Network Surveillance Camera System

My first intro to the world of video surveillance came when, in a flurry of poor economic decision-making, I purchased a Toshiba network surveillance camera which I installed as part of my mission to keep …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

April 26, 2012

4 Comments

Appliances, Electronics, Garage, Security, Windows & Doors

Genie 101 – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Garage Door Openers

When I first was invited to attend Genie’s Blogger Summit in the heart of Amish country in Ohio, I was a little confused. It’s a garage door opener. How much to it can there be? …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

October 12, 2011

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DIY Discussion, How To, Safety, Security

Batten Down the Hatches – Preparing Your Home for a Major Storm

With all the weird weather lately – ranging from hurricanes to tornadoes to floods – you’d be wise to think about what you need to do to prepare for major storm conditions. But before we …

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Written by: Jen

September 28, 2011

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Home Insurance Tips – Ask Around

You know those ads where you can go to one website – usually owned by an insurance company – and get quotes from a bunch of different insurance companies and directly compare the rates? Those …

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Written by: Jen

August 1, 2011

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