Smart plugs are a simple, affordable way to upgrade your home. Here are some clever ways I use them for automation.

Heating can eat up as much as half of a home's energy use, and with fall settling in, that can mean steeper bills ahead.

Chill wintry weather is about to descend into Florida, potentially bringing the first freeze of the year in some areas.

When it gets cold out, most people are tempted to crank the heat up, but there are more economical ways to heat your house ...