This Is the Best Spot to Put Your Air Purifier
This Is the Best Spot to Put Your Air Purifier – CNET
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Author: Megan Wollerton
Stop Holiday Package Theft With These 6 Smart Home Devices
Stop Holiday Package Theft With These 6 Smart Home Devices – CNET
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Best Portable Air Conditioners of 2022
Window AC units are designed to cool a specific room. Because of that, their installation is more permanent than portable air conditioners. We tested five window air conditioners — two small and three large — to see which ones stood out the…
Nest Thermostat vs. Ecobee3 Lite: Which Entry-Level Smart Thermostat Is Best?
The Nest Thermostat and the Ecobee3 Lite are Google and Ecobee’s two entry-level smart thermostats. The Nest model typically retails for $130, but is currently on sale for $98. The Ecobee3 Lite costs $150, but is often available for slightly less …
Here’s How to Clean Your Portable Dehumidifier
While your dehumidifier is busy pulling moisture from the air, it’s also collecting all sorts of nasty stuff — mildew, bacteria and mold. Cleaning it out regularly (at least once every few weeks) is an important part of its maintenance, especially …
Your Fan Is in the Wrong Place. Here’s Where to Put It for Maximum Coolness
This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out.
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Keep Your Pets Safe During a Wildfire Evacuation
Wildfire season is here in the United States, already scorching 3.6 million acres of land this year, damaging property and causing injuries and deaths. Because wildfires often start suddenly, it’s important to have an evacuation plan in place. And t…
Amazon Smart Thermostat vs. Nest Thermostat: Which Should You Buy?
The Amazon Smart Thermostat currently holds the top spot as our favorite smart thermostat, while the Nest Thermostat snagged “best design” in our list of best budget models. Both smart thermostats have a lot going for them, so we thought we’d compare t…
How to Prepare for Hurricanes, Wildfires, Storms and Other Natural Disasters
Wildfire season has already wiped out nearly 2 million acres of land in the US so far this year. With a report of heightened risks of blackouts throughout large parts of the country this summer — and climate change introducing more frequent and mor…
Wyze Light Strip vs. Wyze Light Strip Pro: Which LED Strip Is Best for You?
The Wyze Light Strip and Wyze Light Strip Pro have a lot in common. Both color-changing LED strips work in the Wyze app and with Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands (if you have a compatible smart speaker or display). Both also…
Best Affordable Smart Thermostats of 2022
Smart thermostats are typically pretty expensive (ahem, Nest Learning Thermostat and Ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control). Fortunately, prices are beginning to trend downward thanks to offerings like the $60 Amazon Smart Thermostat and …
US Residential Solar Pricing Needs a Major Overhaul Now
Over the past decade the price of residential solar has dropped 64% due in large part to falling hardware costs. What would have cost over $30,000 for a standard 10-kilowatt system in the early 2010s is now around $20,000. That’s a significant …