Get your house in order
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.
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.
Best grills of 2021
Turn up the heat! Your sizzling steak nights just got a lot tastier, thanks to these top-rated grills.
Home Security
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Best home security cameras of 2021: Wyze, Arlo and more
Here are our favorite security cameras of the year.
Home security checklist: 9 tips to keep your house safe from intruders
Turns out improving your home's security can be pretty affordable.
Best smart locks of 2021: August, Yale, Schlage and more
Ready to ditch your keys? These smart locks make it easy to bring your door online and manage it from anywhere.
The Foscam X1 1080p Wireless Baby Monitor lets you keep an eye on the kid for $20
This refurbished baby cam can be used as a video-call webcam with one-touch dialing.
Turn your old phone into a home security camera for free
Give your old phone new life, for free.
Home Internet
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T-Mobile's $60 Home Internet service: My review after 6 weeks
I ditched Comcast in favor of this affordable, 5G-powered alternative. Was it the right decision?
The best fiber internet providers of 2021
Fiber is easily the fastest and most reliable internet connection type -- so long as it's available in your area. Here are the top providers to look for.
The 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.
Best 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 -- and 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.
Smart Home
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Google Home: 7 commands you need to use every day
From temperature control to alarm settings, your Google Home smart speaker will soon become one of your most-used tools with these tips.
This Gosund table lamp is smarter than my dog and now costs just $15 (Update: Expired)
This 16-million-color, hands-free lamp with brightness control is 50% off.
Save $50 on the new Amazon Echo Show 10 and get a free Ring smart bulb
It's the first significant sale on the smart screen that follows you around the room. Plus: This 47-inch desk is just $36.
3 don't-miss deals from Amazon's Certified Refurbished Sale
Score some of the lowest prices ever for the good-as-new Kindle Paperwhite, Fire HD 10 tablet and Echo Show 8.
Best smart home products for 2021 that aren't made by Amazon or Google
We took Amazon and Google out of the running (just this once) to see what other great smart home devices are out there.
Kitchen & Household
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The best dog food delivery for 2021
Our favorite dog food delivery services send quality kibble and will save you trips to the store.
The 2-quart Bella digital air fryer is down to $20 -- today only
Snag the trendy kitchen appliance on sale for less than a night of takeout.
Le Creuset's iconic tea kettle is 50% off right now
Steep tea, not prices during the French cookware brand's Factory-to-Table sale.
The best office chair of 2021
If your office chair is causing you pain, it might be time for an upgrade.
Need an air fryer? Here are the best of the best
To find out which air fryer is worth buying we tested many popular models from Dash, Ninja, Cosori, PowerXL and others.
Yard & Outdoors
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Billions of cicadas are emerging soon. Here's how to keep Brood X out of your yard
While there are several major benefits to keeping cicadas around, we'll give you some tips for securing your young trees.
No, your pet won't die if it eats a cicada. What to know about Brood X
A swarm of cicadas is coming. Are your pets safe?
Lawn care 101: Essentials to keeping your lawn healthy and beautiful
Here's what you need to know to keep your lawn looking great all year round.
Wearable bug pod protects you from cicadas, and your dignity
Hey insects, neener-neener.
How to choose a new lawn mower
Whether you're buying your first machine or looking to upgrade, here's what you need to know before buying a new lawn mower.
Energy & Utilities
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How to install the new Nest Thermostat
Set up your Nest Thermostat in minutes.
Lumens spring sale: 40% off lights, fixtures and accessories
Get a free string light kit when you spend $400, plus save up to 50% on open-box items when you buy in bulk.
How to clean a portable air conditioner
Follow these simple steps to make your portable AC unit like new.
5 signs you need to replace your window air conditioner
If your window air conditioner is struggling, you might need a new one.
Light up your life with 32 feet of smart LED lighting for $17
Great for TV bias lighting or decorating around your house, this strip works with Alexa and Google Assistant and is half off.
