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 ...

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 ...

Ever drive away from home and suddenly wonder, Did I close the garage door? This was me. After too many times finding the garage door left wide open for hours, I decided it was time to make my garage ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Smart garage door openers have become a staple in the ...

If you have a wireless controlled garage door, a child’s toy can wirelessly open it in a few seconds. [Samy Kamkar] is a security researcher who likes to”think bad, do good”. He’s built OpenSesame, a ...

I admire Roost's approach to smartening up the home one 9-volt battery at a time. The company's latest gadget looks a lot like the original Roost Smart Battery that fit into your smoke detector, ...

This article was updated in September 2025. Let's face it: Your garage door opener is probably older than your kids are. These days, technology such as Wi-Fi, BlueTooth, digital cameras, and LED ...

Do you ever drive away from home only to ask yourself, “Did I close the garage door?” I’ve done it more than I care to admit. But there’s a simple and affordable device that can solve that issue for ...

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