If you live in a high-humidity area, mold may be one of your main concerns in the home. Here we see if leaving your air ...

The $130 Ecobee Essential replaces the $150 Ecobee Lite, and it carries over some of the features that make the pricier ...

Tennesseans around the Volunteer State are already feeling the icy chill of January. But is it time to turn on the emergency heat?

Some smart home gadgets are so flashy and "unintuitive" that they can inadvertently exclude consumers who like what they like ...

Finally, Aqara is adding a new entry-level smart home hub, the Hub M100. The small device includes Wi-Fi, Thread, and Zigbee ...

They also support Google Home and Alexa while also being able ... school with new school if you don't want to go fully digital for your thermostat. Consumer Reports notes the same pros and ...

Aside from breaking out the ice scraper and puffer coats, you might be wondering what temperature to set your thermostat. It's important to find the right balance to keep your home toasty and your ...

It’s no secret that programmable thermostats are a great way to save ... Dan Wroclawski is a home and appliances writer at Consumer Reports, covering products ranging from refrigerators and ...

Lower temperatures may be more comfortable when you're sleeping at night and can help keep your bill down when you're away from home. The Department of Energy says that turning thermostats back 7 ...

Wanting to stay warm and comfortable at home can bring stress over the prospect of using too much energy for heating. What is the best temperature setting for a thermostat in the winter?