Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Door sensors are a central part of any security system. I’ve written about my experience with abode in the past, and I use its door sensors for my primary Homekit triggers with automations as well as ...

Smart garage door controllers bring home automation to the garage, giving you an easy way to manage access without having to spend all day programming remotes for your entire household. And if you ...

The Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Control connects to most garage doors with its smart garage hub and couldn’t be easier to set up. Simply plug it into a wall outlet or smart plug and place the sensor ...

Jennifer’s garage hasn’t been working for two weeks, so we got to her as soon as we could. We realized pretty quickly it was the child safety sensors on the floor! If you have a project you’d like ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart door locks and video doorbells are useful for keeping an eye on and controlling what’s going on at your ...

Q: It’s high time I install an automatic garage door opener. I have a two-car garage with a metal door in hinged sections. How do I get started? A: For your door, I recommend buying a ...