Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Devices equipped with Emerson's SmartVoice don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; instead, they utilize on-device voice control.

A relatively new device developed by a Maryland-based company can prevent devastating home electrical fires — and many homeowners can get the technology for free through their insurance. Home ...

Home costs are going up year after year. Heat is more expensive, electricity is more expensive, and oftentimes, our income doesn’t really keep up with it. But there are ways to cut costs and save a ...

Electricity is one of the few household costs that can quietly double without anyone noticing until the bill lands. The biggest culprits are not obscure gadgets but familiar machines that run for ...

Two years ago, a circuit breaker in my home’s electrical panel randomly failed and shorted out—and it began to melt and smoke. I called emergency services, and according to the firefighters who ...

Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...