After over 3 decades working in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane began writing to broaden his reach. Throughout his career, his passion has ...

Emily is a freelance personal finance journalist and contributor to Newsweek. Her other publications include U.S. News & World Report, Forbes Advisor, USA Today and Buy Side from the Wall Street ...

Forget keys! The best smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...

With the ability to increase the convenience and security of your entryway, a smart lock is arguably the most important part of a connected home. There's no shortage of options, from fully ...

Philips Hue and other smart bulbs based on the Zigbee standard could soon act as motion sensors without the need for any additional hardware. This would mean they could automatically switch on ...

Sensify is a new technology that can turn Zigbee switches, bulbs, and plugs into sensors with a firmware update. This could be how Philips Hue will bring ambient sensing to its smart lights.

SMART, the regional transportation authority ... Donni Steele, R-Orion Township, who currently serves as Republican vice chair of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, told Michigan Capitol ...

Smart thermostats offer greater flexibility than other heating controls, allowing you to remotely control your home's temperature and heating schedule. Used properly, they can potentially save you ...

Have you ever bought a new LED bulb that promises to last for years and years, only to find it burns out within a year or so, just like a poor-quality incandescent? You're not alone -- and it's ...

An Extreme Cold Warning - the first one of its kind for Michigan - has been issued for the western section of the Upper Peninsula. It’s a section of the state where the wind chill has already ...