The Gear Page
What we actually recommend
Every product called out across the site, in one place — 17 picks across 4 categories. Pragmatic picks for the homeowner who wants a harder target without going full survivalist. Links are affiliated; the recommendations are not.
Cameras & Surveillance
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Wyze Cam v4
Featured in Best Outdoor Security Cameras Under $200 (2026 Buyer's Guide)
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Ring Spotlight Cam Plus
Featured in Best Outdoor Security Cameras Under $200 (2026 Buyer's Guide)
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Eufy SoloCam S40
Featured in Best Outdoor Security Cameras Under $200 (2026 Buyer's Guide)
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Reolink Argus 4 Pro
Featured in Best Outdoor Security Cameras Under $200 (2026 Buyer's Guide)
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Doors & Locks
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Defender Security high-security strike plate
Featured in Door Reinforcement: The 4 Cheap Upgrades That Stop 90% of Kick-In Burglaries
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3-inch #10 wood screws
Featured in Door Reinforcement: The 4 Cheap Upgrades That Stop 90% of Kick-In Burglaries
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Door Armor Max kit
Featured in Door Reinforcement: The 4 Cheap Upgrades That Stop 90% of Kick-In Burglaries
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Door Devil or similar secondary lock
Featured in Door Reinforcement: The 4 Cheap Upgrades That Stop 90% of Kick-In Burglaries
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Garage Door Lock Defender
Featured in Garage Security: The Most-Forgotten Door in Your House
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Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub
Featured in Garage Security: The Most-Forgotten Door in Your House
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August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
Featured in Smart Locks vs. Deadbolts: Which Actually Makes Your Home Safer?
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Schlage Encode
Featured in Smart Locks vs. Deadbolts: Which Actually Makes Your Home Safer?
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Yale Assure Lock 2
Featured in Smart Locks vs. Deadbolts: Which Actually Makes Your Home Safer?
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Schlage B60N Grade 1 deadbolt
Featured in Smart Locks vs. Deadbolts: Which Actually Makes Your Home Safer?
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Vacation Prep
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TP-Link Kasa or Wyze Smart Plug
Featured in Vacation-Proofing Your Home: The 7-Day Pre-Departure Checklist
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Windows
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BDF S8MC 8mil security film
Featured in Window Security: Film, Locks, and the Tradeoff Most Homeowners Get Wrong
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Window Wedge or Sash Pin Lock
Featured in Window Security: Film, Locks, and the Tradeoff Most Homeowners Get Wrong
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