As the cold season sets in, homeowners are gearing up to battle the winter blues, and one of the biggest challenges is staying warm without breaking the bank. Heating costs can quickly escalate, but fear not! Local residents have shared their ingenious hacks to keep homes cozy and energy […] Click here to view original […]

Burglar Smashing Through Window Kim Sayer//Getty Images Most break-ins are crimes of opportunity. Burglars typically wait for you to leave before they strike. They want it to be clean and easy—and they don’t want to get caught! They might case your house before they decide to target it, learning […] Click here to view original

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Home Smart Home Weird doesn’t mean bad. Here are some of our favorite strange new smart home appliances […] Click here to view original

Image credit: Getty Images The UK needs more houses. Demand is outstripping supply and it’s driving up prices, making affordable housing harder to come by. That’s just one of the reasons behind the government’s intention to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years. But as of […] Click here to view original

Plumbing Technologies In today’s rapidly changing world, the need for efficiency and sustainability is more important than ever. A surprising statistic shows that households waste 10,000 gallons of water annually due to leaks and inefficient plumbing fixtures. The emergence of innovative plumbing technologies is reshaping the way we approach […] Click here to view original

Smart home AI technology with remote control on electronic appliances in house and living room over mobile smartphone app, wireless application network on cloud system. Image: iStock / Chinnapong Describing my grandfather as frugal is an understatement. Over the years, I have watched him patch and mend, prolonging the […] Click here to view original