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Locks operated with keys were first invented 4,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. These locks were far simpler than today's, but their operating principles were the same. Is it any wonder that most of ...

Air conditioning has quietly become part of the basic infrastructure of modern homes, but the hardware that keeps interiors ...

Home security has changed a lot over the last century, and the shift is easy to understand if you think about how people used ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you live in a gated community, a neighborhood, or an apartment, home security is something that none of us can overlook. You never ...

With inflation still hot and housing inventory remaining low across much of the US, real estate prices continue to rise. In the last year, average US home prices increased by 6.2% according to Redfin.

Modern windows boost comfort, cut energy waste, improve security and send buyers a clear signal that a home is well ...

Home burglary rates are generally on a downward trend, thanks in part to more user-friendly home security, but that also means burglars take more care in targeting the most vulnerable, promising homes ...