From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as you think.

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Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up ...