Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

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Early on, SimpliSafe established itself as the best DIY, self-monitored home security option on the market. Not content with that accomplishment, the company has spent the last couple of years turning ...

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ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security has carried out what it calls its “Buy & Build” strategy with an aggressive start to 2025, adding six businesses to its portfolio in the first half of the year.