Kimberly Alt

Kimberly is our home security expert and has been writing about security and safety since 2013, covering everything from security systems and home automation to identity theft protection, home warranties, medical alert systems, and more. She has personally tested hundreds of system components and interfaced with dozens of home security companies to find out what’s happening behind the scenes. Her work has appeared in many notable brands, including The New York Times' Wirecutter, Reader's Digest, Forbes, People, Woman's World, and Huffington Post. In 2018, she had her first child, which opened up a whole new avenue of security experience with baby gear. She wanted to purchase the safest items for her family. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Arts in multimedia journalism from Simpson College. Her natural curiosity helps her research as she seeks the truth when learning about, comparing, and personally testing products and services.

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Best Camping Gear: For Cooking, Car Camping, Couples, Winter, Dogs, & More

Camping is one of the most relaxing vacations you can take. After you’ve purchased your camping equipment, camping can be a pretty inexpensive vacation. We’ve selected the best camping supplies and reviewed them below. To our surprise, we found some pretty reasonably priced camping accessories. As you daydream about your next adventure, picture exploring a new camping spot with our picks for the best camping gear.

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How to Install Security Cameras: A Step-by-Step Guide

When we purchased our home a few years back, we knew security cameras were a must. We wanted to have a way to monitor the porch to protect our packages from being stolen since we are frequent online shoppers. Fortunately, we’ve never had a break-in or a box taken from our doorstep since moving in (in part thanks to our cameras which have hopefully deterred thieves).

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Ring vs Frontpoint: Which Alarm System is Right for You?

Frontpoint and Ring Alarm offer no-contract professionally monitored home security systems. You can install both systems yourself, and they even use the same monitoring service. But can one protect your home better than the other?

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Link Interactive Review: Features, Pricing, and Much More

Link Interactive offers home security at a competitive monthly price. Unlike most providers, you don’t start with bundled equipment packages. Instead, they let you customize your system to fit your home. This way, you pay only for what you need. But how does it stack up to the competition? Our home security experts dive in and review this provider with all the details you’ll need to make an informed decision.

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ADT Security Review: Is It Worth the Investment?

ADT is one of the oldest and possibly the most well-known home security company. With more than 140 years of experience, ADT is a household name. But does being around so long also mean it’s the best at securing your home? We lift the hood and find out in our comprehensive review.

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Ring Security System Installation: A Guide For An Easy Setup

Installing a security system can sound intimidating, but Ring Alarm couldn’t make it more simple. Whether you’ve already bought your Ring Alarm security system or you’re thinking about getting one and want to know what you’re getting into, this article by our home security expert Kimberly has the instructions (and a step-by-step video) on how to get your Ring Alarm system up and running.

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SimpliSafe Reviews (2023): Camera, Doorbell, Smart Lock, Smoke Detector, Customer Reviews, And More

You’ve seen the SimpliSafe commercials — low cost, no commitment, etc. — too good to be true? There’s no long-term contract, and you can easily relocate the system if you move homes. While the equipment itself costs more than competitors, you’ll save on monthly monitoring fees, which are some of the most competitive in the industry. We’ll help you decide if SimpliSafe can help keep your family and property safe from break-ins.

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Ring Security System Review 2023: See What Our Test Showed

Ring is known for its video doorbells, and now it offers a self-monitored security system that you can install yourself. You can even sync the system with a doorbell or one of its security cameras. One app accesses everything, and all of the equipment has a modern look, unlike some of its competitors. You can opt for professional monitoring for a small monthly fee, but does it have the reputation you want from a monitoring company?

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4 Simple Steps You Can Take At Home To Be Healthier And Happier

You spend time researching the best camera or how to plan for your future, but how much time do you spend nurturing and taking care of yourself in the day to day? We cover everything from holistic health and meditation to simple steps you can take to improve the quality of your physical and mental wellbeing in the comfort of your home.

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Best Activity Tracker: Whoop vs Fitbit vs Garmin Forerunner vs Polar & More

Wearable tech companies are coming out with new gadgets to help you reach your weight and fitness goals. Instead of spending your money on a personal trainer, you can spend it on a small device that can help you determine the number of calories consumed and burned (and keep you motivated). Question is, who’s got the best tracker?

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Best Home Security Systems (August 2023): Reviews Of Top Companies

Do you need help finding the best home security system but are overwhelmed with your options? Our team of experts has over 75 years of combined experience researching, testing, and using home security systems. We’ve reviewed the top professionally monitored security companies to help you choose the most reliable system at the best price.

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