With smart home gadgets and budget-friendly tech, it’s never been easier to build your own DIY home security system. But easy ...

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We suggest avoiding cheap, fake signs, which are usually easy to recognize by someone already thinking about a break-in. Fortunately, real signs come included even with common DIY security systems ...