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Helping you get the most from your home, inside and out.
5 ways to know you're buying an energy-efficient house
Save the Earth and save money with these home features.
Best grills of 2021
Turn up the heat! Your sizzling steak nights just got a lot tastier, thanks to these top-rated grills.
Nuke your Alexa smart home to get rid of 'ghost' devices
Renaming a bunch of your smart home devices without updating Alexa will make a mess of things, but you can use this trick to update them all at once.
Our Favorite Picks
Best gas grills of 2021: Weber, Char-Broil and more
Best mesh routers for 2021: Asus, Orbi, Eero, Google Nest and more
Amazon Cyber Monday best deals: Echo, Ring, Fire tablets and more still discounted
Are Tesla solar panels the best option? A price match guarantee makes its case
Best cordless vacuum of 2021
Amazon Echo: 6 Alexa features you should turn off on your smart speaker and display now
Round-up of every Alexa command you can give your Amazon Echo device
Best video doorbell cameras for 2021: From Ring to Arlo and beyond
Need an air fryer? Here are the best of the best
Cyber Monday's top-selling deals are still available at Amazon right now
The best Cyber Monday kitchen deals still on: Henckels, AeroGarden, SodaStream and more
What is Starlink? Elon Musk's satellite internet venture explained
Best wireless home security cameras on the market in 2021
Cyber Monday 2021: The best router deals we've seen
Best smart locks of 2021: August, Yale, Schlage and more
Nest Wifi vs. Google Wifi: How are the two mesh routers different?
Home Security
See allBest video doorbell cameras for 2021: From Ring to Arlo and beyond
We've tested the major video doorbells on the market, and these are the ones worth your money.
The best home security systems of 2021
Ring has broken into the top tier of home security systems, joining a handful of fantastic professional and DIY systems.
Best home security cameras of 2021
Looking for indoor or outdoor home security cameras? Or maybe wireless cameras? Whatever your needs, here's the best home security cameras to buy now.
Best wireless home security cameras on the market in 2021
Outdoor cameras are invaluable for home security -- but wiring them can be a massive pain. We've got the solution.
Best smart locks of 2021: August, Yale, Schlage and more
Sick of fumbling for your house keys? Smart locks will keep you safe and secure while also ensuring you can ditch your keys. Here's what we recommend.
Home Internet
See allBest mesh routers for 2021: Asus, Orbi, Eero, Google Nest and more
A good mesh router will spread fast, reliable internet speeds throughout your entire home. These are the best we've tested.
The best Wi-Fi routers for 2021
Your Wi-Fi router is the unsung hero holding your smart home together. From mesh to gaming to Wi-Fi 6, these are the best we've tested.
Best Wi-Fi range extenders for just about everyone
Does your home Wi-Fi network need an extra room's worth of coverage? A range extender might be just what you need -- here's everything you need to know.
What is Starlink? Elon Musk's satellite internet venture explained
The billionaire SpaceX CEO is launching satellites into orbit and promising to deliver high-speed broadband internet to as many people as possible.
Cyber Monday 2021: The best router deals we've seen
Need a new router? Cyber Monday has arrived, and we're already seeing plenty of decent deals on worthy upgrade picks.
Smart Home
See allAmazon Cyber Monday best deals: Echo, Ring, Fire tablets and more still discounted
You can dive into Amazon's Cyber Monday 2021 now, with the lowest prices you'll find on a range of devices.
Amazon Echo: 6 Alexa features you should turn off on your smart speaker and display now
Disable these six features and watch your Amazon Echo work better than ever.
Round-up of every Alexa command you can give your Amazon Echo device
From media controls to coronavirus-related commands to controlling your smart home, Alexa's got you covered.
Cyber Monday's top-selling deals are still available at Amazon right now
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but it's not too late to buy our CNET readers' favorite deals.
A complete roundup of Alexa's Easter eggs
Behold, the weird and wild world of Alexa Easter eggs. Here's what you need to try on your Amazon Echo devices.
Kitchen & Household
See allBest cordless vacuum of 2021
Looking for a versatile and powerful vacuum without the hassle of a cord? Here are our recommendations.
This air fryer is the best to buy on Cyber Monday
There are many air fryer deals this Cyber Monday, but most aren't worth your time -- except this one.
Best robot vacuum for 2021
We rigorously lab-tested leading models from Samsung, iRobot, Roborock, Eufy, Ecovacs and other brands to find the best robot vacuum for your money.
Need an air fryer? Here are the best of the best
We tested some popular models to find the best overall air fryer oven, best budget air fryer, small model and more. These are our picks.
The best Cyber Monday kitchen deals still on: Henckels, AeroGarden, SodaStream and more
It's your last chance to nab Cyber Week kitchen and home deals for 2021.
Yard & Outdoors
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The best outdoor smart plugs for scheduling your Christmas lights
These smart plugs bring scheduling, voice commands and more to your regular holiday decorations.
Solo Stove sale: Score up to 35% off fire pits, 40% off accessories and more
This sale runs through Dec. 5 and features some impressive deals on camping stoves and bundles.
Cyber Monday deal: This portable 1080p projector is my favorite outdoor accessory
The Xgimi Halo 1080p portable projector is one of my favorite ways to watch Disney Plus in the backyard.
Best fire pit to buy in 2021
We tested a group of popular fire pits from Breeo, Solo Stove, BioLite, Tiki and other brands. Here are the best of the best.
Breeo X Series 24 vs. Solo Stove Yukon: 2 premium smokeless fire pits compared
Here's how the impressive Solo Stove Yukon stands up against the tempting Breeo X Series 24.
Energy & Utilities
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How to prep solar panels for winter weather
Solar panels need extra care if there's ice and snow in your area.
Cyber Week sale: 20% off solar panels at Goal Zero
Cyber Monday may be over, but the savings continue at Goal Zero.
Are Tesla solar panels the best option? A price match guarantee makes its case
The electric car company offers a strong warranty and top-of-the-line energy storage. It also promises to be the cheapest.
Solar panel buying guide for RVs, campervans and travel trailers: Everything you need to know
Want to outfit your camper with solar panels? Read on.
Heat pump vs. furnace: Learn the difference and find out which one is best for your home
Do you live in a moderate or cold climate? That can be a deciding factor between a heat pump and a furnace.
