Forget buying new “smart” appliances; just make your old ones better.

Before the year 1879, a reliable, effective electric light was the thing of imagination, and the after sunset, the world remained lit only by fire. Then, in the fall of that year, Thomas Edison ...

Homeowners beware: Decking a house out with all the latest smart-home bells and whistles may not appeal to future buyers as much as one might expect. Newly built luxury homes are increasingly sold ...

How many tech journalists does it take to screw in a smart lightbulb? At least four: one to do the work (me) while the others give expert opinions, star ratings, and race each other to be the first to ...

Whether you're considering setting up a new smart home situation, or you're already well on your way, these gadgets could ...

Locks operated with keys were first invented 4,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. These locks were far simpler than today's, but their operating principles were the same. Is it any wonder that most of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The home is getting increasingly smart, and more and more new devices are getting smart connectivity. But not everyone wants to replace the ...

I really love my Weber grill. I've owned three Weber grills in my lifetime, two charcoal (and portable!) and one electric. The electric one is among the best grills I've tried for my yard, and I have ...

A smart plug is a pretty handy gadget, but for a while, they were touted as a device you could add to anything to turn it smart. That's true to a certain degree; you can use a smart plug to add ...