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14 Things Smart Homeowners Do Before Going on Vacation
From burglars to water damage, ensure you return to a safe and secure property by taking care of these few important things.
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12 Hiding Places to Conceal Spare Keys and Other Valuables Outside Your Home
Store a spare key and other valuables safely so people won’t find them.
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Is Your Phone Spying on You? A Surveillance Expert Weighs In
According to surveillance expert Valerie Steeves, your phone is listening to you in ways you may not have imagined.
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13 Things to Do If Your Home Gets Broken Into
Know the steps to take following a break-in, so you can start moving forward as soon as possible.
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13 Sneaky Ways FBI Agents Protect Their Homes
Who better to get advice on home protection than FBI agents who have studied and observed the minds of criminals?
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7 Secrets the CIA Doesn’t Want You to Know
From secret coffee shops to mysterious statues, these are the little-known facts the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) typically keep under...