DIY home security has come a long way, but you'll still have to handle planning and troubleshooting yourself. A security expert explains when that's worth it.

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24/7 professional monitoring means you'll never stop paying for home security. Here's how to decide if you should sign up or just self-monitor your system. When you purchase a home security system, ...

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Your first question when shopping for a smart home security system should be "what's the difference between a smart security system and a "dumb" one?" The answer to this question varies from brand to ...