Four Simple Ways to Save on Your Heating Bill This Winter
Photo: Imagenet (Shutterstock) The cost of heating your home is always top-of-mind as the cold weather settles in, but with energy prices soaring this year, it’s more pressing than ever.…
You Probably Qualify for a Free (or Very Cheap) Smart Thermostat
Photo: SilasB (Shutterstock) There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such thing as a free smart thermostat. Energy companies all over the country are offering rebates…
Do DIY Air Conditioners Actually Work?
Photo: BOKEH STOCK (Shutterstock) Whether or not climate change ends all life on this planet or not remains an open question (I hope), but the fact is that no matter…
How to ‘Supercool’ Your Home (and Why You Should)
Photo: John Royal (Shutterstock) If you have some sort of air conditioning in your home, you are among the lucky ones—at least it feels that way until the energy bill…
The Easiest ‘Smart Home’ Upgrades You Can Install Yourself
Photo: Dragon Images (Shutterstock) Making your house “smarter”—with automated controls and voice commands—can streamline chores and save you money on energy costs. If you’ve ever dreamed of living like a…
These Are the ‘Optimal’ Winter Thermostat Settings for the Lowest Energy Bills
Photo: Elena Masiutkina (Shutterstock) With winter setting in across the country, and the COVID-19 pandemic still going strong, it looks like we’ll be spending a lot of time indoors for…
Our Favorite Home Improvements You Can Make for Less Than $100
Photo: Artazum (Shutterstock) Home improvement projects can be daunting, both in scale and in cost. But if you’re looking for small ways to make your home more comfortable, more efficient,…
How to Use Your Google Home Hub to Save More Energy
Photo: Yasin Hasan (Shutterstock) The ever-increasing number of devices in our homes may have you worried about your overall energy consumption. While there is no perfect solution or one-size-fits all…
How to Make Your Air Conditioner More Effective and Efficient
Photo: J.D.S (Shutterstock) As temperatures across the country continue to rise—along with the humidity and our electricity bills—our air conditioners are getting a workout. But if your home has central…