Home security is important, but a fancy security system over $500 with a professional monitoring service that can reach up to $70 a month isn't in everyone's budget. In my years of reviewing the ...

From DIY security systems to a professionally installed home kit, buyers have to make an important choice: Pay extra for professional monitoring or save with self-monitoring. With a professional ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Traditional home security monitoring from companies like ADT or Frontpoint tend to start at around $50 per month, and quickly rise with add-ons and extra fees (when I tested ADT’s latest system, ...