When the lights go out in winter, you are not thinking in abstract kilowatts, you are thinking about food spoiling and rooms turning cold. Running a fridge and a heater from backup power is absolutely ...

After more than a decade of accumulating smart plugs, speakers and sensors, I realized parts of my setup were quietly ...

When your home never quite feels the right temperature, it is easy to assume you are stuck with an expensive full system ...

Artificial trees are a great option and can be reused year after year. But over time, they collect dust, dirt and who knows ...

IT’S so easy to spend that magic time between Christmas and New Year (fondly known as be-twixmas) scoffing Quality Street and ...

If your family argued about the thermostat every winter, you’ve been given a strange gift: You have a clear, memorable ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

Place a thermometer inside a glass of water, place the glass on the middle shelf of the refrigerator and let it sit for at ...

Want to stay warm without torching your heating bill? Energy experts say there is a winter thermostat sweet spot that ...

The potential for generative AI and large language models to take the complexity out of the smart home, making it easier to set up, use, and manage connected devices, is compelling. So is the promise ...

Because most people sleep best in a cold bedroom, nighttime is actually the perfect time to save a bit of money on heating costs when temperatures drop during winter.

This device from SwitchBot measures temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels and more to keep my home safe during the ...