The best smart thermostats we've tested can control your home's heating and cooling with your phone or voice—and might help you save on energy costs. I’ve been working with computers for ages, ...

Are you thinking of turning the thermostat up? The cooler months are most definitely here and maybe, if you haven’t already, it’s time to finally upgrade to a smart thermostat. But in a crowded field, ...

A smart thermostat can help you save a considerable amount of money by reducing your heating and cooling costs, while also allowing for convenient app and voice controls. However, not all smart ...

Tired of your heating bill looking like a car payment? Knock the temp down ten degrees while you're at work. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric ...

A smart thermostat isn’t just a fancy way to control your boiler from your phone. The best smart thermostats will learn your usage patterns over time, know when you’re at home or away, adjust ...

Before we start, a moment of silence for the stick-shift-equipped models we've lost recently. Chances are, the manual transmission won't be with us much longer. It's a dying breed. But don't have your ...

With most automakers standardizing the use of an automatic gearbox in their vehicles, why even bother hunting for a manual hatchback? Well, for the driving enthusiast on a budget, there is no better ...

Replacing the old furnace in your central heating system with a new, more efficient model can offset volatile energy prices. Money aside, today’s furnaces pollute less and boost comfort by producing ...

Oregon man sets new world record paddling a homegrown pumpkin boat down the Columbia River. The Oregon Donkey Sanctuary is not just a forever home for donkeys; it also offers a healing refuge for ...

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