Q: I’ve noticed a recent increase in break-ins and property theft in my neighborhood over the past few months, and I’d like to make sure my home is as safe as possible. I don’t have the budget to ...

You have the dog, the door chain, and the peephole, but what else can you do to make your home more secure against thieves? You can never be too safe, and there are a slew of innovative devices and ...

CNET spoke with experts to find out how burglars choose houses and when your home needs to be the most secure.