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How to Improve Window Security
With all the impressive smart technology that’s recently entered the home security space, securing your windows is easy to overlook. The latest U.S. picture shows why it matters: FBI Crime Data Explorer national aggregates for 2023 indicate about 57% of reported burglaries involve forcible entry, roughly 37% involve unlawful (no‑force) entry, and about 6% are ...
Everything You Need to Know about Quibi
Short-form video streaming platform Quibi is now defunct. The mobile-first service launched in April 2020 but announced its shutdown later that year; its content library and distribution rights were acquired by Roku in early 2021 and many former Quibi shows have since been released as “Roku Originals” on The Roku Channel (Variety; Roku; The Verge). ...
How Roof Inspections and Certifications Can Lower Your Home Insurance
Putting a roof over your family’s head is necessary, but it certainly isn’t cheap. In 2025, full tear-off and replacement with architectural asphalt shingles on a typical single-family home commonly totals about $10,000–$20,000 nationwide, with many projects clustering around $12,000–$17,000 in typical-cost markets (Angi/HomeAdvisor; Fixr). Higher-end materials cost more: standing-seam metal often $20,000–$50,000+, tile $25,000–$60,000+, ...
Your Guide to Moving Your Car Across Statelines
New jobs, better educational opportunities, and a change of scenery are just a few of the many reasons 10% of Americans moved last year. In fact, the latest Census mobility releases show the U.S. mover rate remains near historic lows (about 8.6%–8.7%), and roughly 2.3% of people lived in a different state one year earlier—underscoring ...
Using Home Security to Protect Your Prescription Drugs
A top view of a pattern of prescription pills set to a cyan blue backdrop. ...
CES 2020: Unveiled Event Shows Home Security and Smart Home Tech Are Still Growing
Each year, CES Unveiled feels a bit like a speed-dating session, but the conversation this time centered on interoperability, local control, and on‑device intelligence. Exhibitors repeatedly pointed to recent Matter updates (v1.4 and v1.5) for multi‑admin control across Apple, Google, Amazon, and SmartThings, low‑power Thread meshes (Thread overview), and hybrid AI assistants. Platforms are shifting ...
How to Choose What Auto Insurance Coverage Levels You Need
Choosing the right auto insurance coverage levels is important not only to keep you legal on the road, but to keep your personal assets protected in the event of an accident. With premiums rising sharply in recent years (motor vehicle insurance CPI) and several states updating their minimums (state-by-state minimums), this guide will help you ...
10 People You Didn’t Realize Know Where You Live and How to Stay Safe
Whether you live in an apartment or a house, more people encounter your address than you might expect—from rideshare and delivery platforms to banks, clinics, utilities, and service contractors. Many of these organizations use screening and privacy safeguards, but exposure still occurs through everyday transactions and online sharing. That’s why it’s important to take practical, ...
The 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Is Utter Nonsense
Unfounded conspiracy theories about 5G and the coronavirus have led to some UK residents to set fire to 5G towers....
How Safe Are You From Holiday Package Theft?
‘Tis the Season for Porch Pirates Online shopping has become a core part of how Americans buy, not just a late‑night convenience. U.S. e‑commerce now consistently accounts for roughly the mid‑teens share of total retail sales, structurally higher than pre‑pandemic levels, and it peaks during the holidays as people lean on fast shipping and pickup ...
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