14 DIY holiday projects that’ll make your home smarter – CNET

Set up door, window, and cabinet sensors

The holidays are hectic. There are plenty of social events to attend, visits to family and friends and vacations. No matter where you are, keep tabs on your home with a few affordable door and window sensors. 

You’ll get alerts when any door or window opens. Stick them on sensitive file drawers too, even liquor cabinets, basically anything you’d like to monitor discreetly.

To learn more, take a look at our favorite home security device here.

Published:November 17, 2018
Caption:Photo:Chris Monroe/CNET

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