Smart Home

If you suspect furnace problems, try these eight furnace fixes you can do yourself before calling a pro.

No overhead lighting? No problem. Check out these sparkling ideas on how to light a living room with...

These infrared space heaters are well-suited for indoor and outdoor use. They also start to work right away—no warm-up time...

When it comes to holiday lights, there can be only one choice.

A heat pump doesn't generate heat; it transfers it from one place to another. It's an appliance with a bright...

The good news is that there are only a few things can go wrong with holiday lights, and they're relatively...

Brighten a dark basement with these lighting ideas for every budget.

Old light fixtures can be real eye-catchers, but their incandescent bulbs aren't energy efficient. Here's how to fix that.

Find out how to make your hallway brighter and more welcoming with these stylish lighting ideas.

Sump pumps reliably last from seven to 10 years, but often much longer with maintenance. Be sure to monitor your...

Don't be surprised by a sump pump failure. Here's an easy tutorial on how to test your sump pump to...

By itself, a sump pump isn't a major investment, costing about as much as a good juicer. The bulk of...

New energy incentives make this a great time to install or upgrade a heat pump.

If you're doing a plumbing installation or repair, you'll need to buy pipe and pipe fittings. Here's some help figuring...

IP and cloud security cameras have their pros and cons. Here's how to pick the right one for you.

Federal incentives and state regulations weigh heavily in favor of heat pumps these days, but a heat pump may not...

Is an infrared space heater right for your space? We've talked to some experts to summarize what they are, how...

Here are some important things you need to know about underground wiring so it's safe and provides many years of...

Natural gas, electricity, propane, heating oil. Whatever fuel you use, heating bills are going up this winter. Here's what the...

Geothermal heat pumps are one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool your home. Is it the right...

Tired of cooking in the dark? Kitchen track lighting provides multiple light sources, without the hassle of installing multiple fixtures.

Preventing frozen pipes is easy. Repairing the damage from frozen pipes that burst is not.

The ChillaxHome Smartcam, an entry-level home-, baby- and pet-monitoring system, offers an extra set of eyes and ears in your...

The original blueprints of your home aren't just a cool thing to have. They're required for many types of building...

You can recycle those old light bulbs, but there are a few important things to know before you toss them...

Though it's rare, Alexa can be vulnerable to hackers. Here's what you need to know to keep yourself and your...

Did you know slips, trips and falls are some of the most common home safety hazards? Say goodbye to stubbed...

Use your phone to control these smart Christmas lights and take your holiday display to the next level!

The best robot vacuum lets you clean smarter, not harder! Find one that mops, geomaps and gets every last piece...