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Oct. 16, 2026Updated Oct. 17, 2026, 8:13 a.m. ETThis outdoor security camera can monitor more of your property without adding more camerasWhen it comes to home security, most homeowners struggle with finding an outdoor camera that offers a wide view and won't miss important details or sacrifice visibility elsewhere.It's particularly noticeable around the front of a house, where activity rarely stays in one place. A package may be delivered to the porch while someone walks up the driveway or around the side of the home. Covering every angle usually means...

Updated July 28, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ETBuying a home is a huge milestone people save up most of their lives for, but it's very different from owning a home, according to a survey.Nearly 2 in 3 homebuyers said homeownership has been more expensive than expected, according to business software Jobber's survey of 800 adults who purchased a home in the past two years. Of those, only 44% budgeted for ongoing maintenance, the data showed.Buyers are so focused on homeownership that most budget for the purchase, not the full cost of...