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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.
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Best gas grills of 2021: Weber, Char-Broil and more
Best mesh routers for 2021: Asus, Orbi, Eero, Google Nest and more
Arlo Pro 4 review: The best outdoor security camera of 2021
4 common fridge problems you can fix yourself
What is Starlink? Elon Musk's satellite internet venture explained
Best cordless vacuum of 2021: Tineco, Dyson, Moosoo, Shark, Samsung, LG and more
Amazon's September Echo event: What we expect from Ring and Alexa
The best cheap Alexa devices of 2021: Echo Dot, Wyze cams and more
Need an air fryer? Here are the best of the best
Vitamix sale: Power blenders down as much as 40% right now
All the new HomeKit and HomePod features in iOS 15
How to skip your ISP's equipment fee by using your own modem and router
Deal: The best Wi-Fi 6 router bargain is down to just $60 (Update: Expired)
Amazon to unveil latest Echo, Ring devices on Sept. 28
Elon Musk says Starlink internet will exit beta status next month
Pumpkin spice latte season is here, but pumpkin cold foam is the drink of the season
Amazon vs. Facebook vs. Google: A 3-way smart display cage match
Nuke your Alexa smart home to exorcise all your 'ghost' devices
How to make distilled water for free: 5 easy steps to try at home
Home Security
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Best home security cameras of 2021
Whether you're looking for indoor or outdoor security cameras, these are the best devices on the market now.
Arlo Pro 4 review: The best outdoor security camera of 2021
The Pro 4 beats competitors, like Nest's most recent offering, with great features and reliable performance.
Best video doorbell cameras for 2021
Video doorbells are getting smarter all the time, with two-way talk, animal alerts and even built-in radar tracking. These are the smartest of them all.
Best places to install home security cameras
Security cameras are great for your home's safety, but they need to be in the right location.
Best wireless home security cameras of 2021
Ditch the power cords! We tested a bunch of wireless security cameras to find our favorites. 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.
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.
How to skip your ISP's equipment fee by using your own modem and router
Tired of paying a monthly fee to rent a modem or router from your internet provider? In most cases, you can use your own gear instead to save some money.
Deal: The best Wi-Fi 6 router bargain is down to just $60 (Update: Expired)
With fast speeds and support for Wi-Fi 6, the top-performing TP-Link Archer AX21 was already a steal at $100 -- now, you can nab one for just $60.
Smart Home
See all4 common fridge problems you can fix yourself
Does your refrigerator run on overdrive 24/7? Is the ice maker not working? Is the freezer full of frost? Don't panic: You can fix many fridge problems yourself without exotic tools.
Amazon's September Echo event: What we expect from Ring and Alexa
Amazon is holding its annual event Sept. 28, and promises news about devices, services and more. Here's what we're hoping to see.
The best cheap Alexa devices of 2021: Echo Dot, Wyze cams and more
Mix and match these smart home products to your Amazon Echo speakers and displays without breaking the bank.
All the new HomeKit and HomePod features in iOS 15
HomeKit and Siri get a handful of updates in Apple's latest iOS release.
Amazon to unveil latest Echo, Ring devices on Sept. 28
The retail giant could also offer a release date for Ring's indoor security camera drone.
Kitchen & Household
See all4 common fridge problems you can fix yourself
Does your refrigerator run on overdrive 24/7? Is the ice maker not working? Is the freezer full of frost? Don't panic: You can fix many fridge problems yourself without exotic tools.
Best cordless vacuum of 2021: Tineco, Dyson, Moosoo, Shark, Samsung, LG and more
To find out which cordless vacuum is the best for you we tested popular models from Tineco, Dyson, Moosoo, Shark, LG, Samsung and others.
Need an air fryer? Here are the best of the best
We tested a few popular models to find the best overall oven, best budget air fryer, small air fryer and more.
Vitamix sale: Power blenders down as much as 40% right now
It's the last day of the annual Vitamix Days sale and your last chance to bag a mighty blender for hundreds off.
Best office chair of 2021
If your office chair is causing you pain, it might be time for an upgrade.
Yard & Outdoors
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Fire pit tips: 5 ways to get the most out of it
Make sure you get the most fun out of your fire pit -- and stay safe while doing it.
Best pressure washer for 2021
Pressure washers are great for cleaning around the outside of your home. Here are the best gas-powered options for 2021.
Best fire pit for 2021
We tested a group of popular fire pits from Breeo, Solo Stove, BioLite, Tiki and others.
5 ways to smarten your patio this fall
Just because summer is coming to an end doesn't mean you can't still enjoy your backyard. These smart home devices are ready to upgrade your outdoors.
Save 20% on this tripod camp chair today
A compact chair can make all the difference when camping, and this one is on sale.
Energy & Utilities
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Yes, your solar panels can make you money. Find out when and how
Before investing in solar energy for your home, make sure you first calculate the payback period.
Electrical safety checklist: Preventing shock, electrical fires and other dangers
These electrical safety tips will help keep you and your loved ones safer.
Want to know how long your solar panels will last? Find out here
Hint: It's not forever.
Solar energy: What exactly it is and how it works
Learn more about this renewable energy source.
Solar panels vs. Tesla solar roof: The biggest differences broken-down
Tesla is now innovating your home — well, specifically, your roof.
