Smart Homes
How to Choose a Smart Doorbell
Looking to buy a new smart doorbell for your home? In our guide and video, we share everything you need to know about these smart devices.
Highlighting Smart Light Technology
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey shares some home smart light products that are on the market today. He demonstrates uses with smart light switches, smart bulbs, and strip lights that react to sound.
How to Use a Moisture Meter to Notice and Prevent Water Damage
Moisture meters can detect unseen water levels in walls and help homeowners avoid expensive damage. Here's how to choose one.
What To Know About Indoor Air Quality Testing
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey tells us about indoor air quality, why it’s important, and the tools and data we can use to ensure that we’re breathing healthy, clean air.
How To Install A Smart Thermostat
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner upgrade his existing thermostat to a smart model by finding the power source the new device needs.
How to Install a Video Doorbell to Upgrade Your Door
The latest video doorbell systems are better, faster, and easier to use. Determine the best video doorbell for your home in this guide.
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Wireless EV Chargers: The Future of Electric Vehicle Charging
Wireless EV chargers allow you to turn your garage into the EV charging and enjoy the most convenient way to charge your electric car yet.
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5 Savvy Uses for Smart Lighting
Sure, you’ll never have to come home to a dark house again, but smart lighting is great for home security, monitoring energy usage, and more.
Smart Electrical Panels: The Future of Home Energy Management
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey and master electrician Heath Eastman teach host Kevin O’Connor about smart electrical panels.
All About Smart Thermostats
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey explains everything there is to know about modern smart thermostats.
Future House | Understanding Heat Pumps
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Tretheway explains everything you need to know about heat pumps.
How to Fix and Upgrade a Weak WiFi Signal
Learn how to diagnose and fix weak WiFi signals in your home with This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey.
Smart Home Security: Keeping Tabs on Your House
Protect your property from porch pirates, intruders, and more with a smart home security system you can set up in an afternoon.
Smart Home: A Brainier Backyard
As smart tech aimed at outdoor living evolves, the range of tasks it can handle—from lighting the patio to freeing you from the grill to robo-mowing the grass—is more impressive than ever.
What’s New With EV Chargers
Master electrician Heath Eastman and home tech expert Ross Trethewey discuss the progression of electric vehicle chargers.
Smart Tips to Keep Cool Indoors This Summer
With these rebates and energy-saving programs, prepping your home to be cooler this summer is no sweat. Read on to learn more.
How to Stop Smart Home Devices from Spying on You
Smart home devices are great for making life more convenient. But who else might be listening when we tell our lights to turn on?
Future House | Automated Landscaping Technology
Take a back seat to yard work with advanced technology. Check out our guide to learn about new solutions to help you to mow, water, and weed.
Best Smart Thermostats (2024 Guide)
The best smart thermostats come with remote control, scheduling, usage reporting, and more. Upgrade your home with one of our top picks.
Smart Tips for Choosing a Smart Thermostat
Learn more about how smart thermostats can help you use less energy—and spend less money.
Building Breakthroughs: Smart Light Switches
Retrofitting new smart lighting systems into old houses provides more user control, energy savings, and peace of mind.
Stay Safe, Comfortable, and Connected During Summer and Fall
Easy ways to live a greener lifestyle by conserving energy while staying—and playing—at home
How To Test Smart Automatic Water Shutoff Valves
Learn how to minimize water damage from leaks and floods in your home by installing and testing a smart water shutoff valve.
How to Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat with Four Wires | This Old House: Live
Watch as This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey installs a new smart thermostat without an existing common wire.
Home Organization Apps to Make Your Life Easier
Check out our recommendations for home organizations apps to take control of your maintenance schedules, finances, chores, and more.
All About Smart Homes: How to Automate Your House
Learn everything you need to know about smart homes and how to create a connected living space that enhances comfort and security.
How Do Smart Thermostats Work? A Complete Guide
Learn about smart thermostats, including features, cost, installation, and the difference from traditional home thermostats.
Streaming Services | Play it Again, Alexa
Streaming services have taken the music industry by storm. If you’re just wading in, here’s how to choose the perfect setup for your home
Future House | Smart Water Valve
Watch as This Old House tech expert Ross Trethewey travels to Los Angeles to learn about innovations in automatic water shutoff valves.
Best TVs for Super Bowl LIII
January 25, 2019 Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, explore top-rated TVs from Amazon. Special Game Day Deals inside
Better Home Theater
It might be time to up your living room’s game, now that prices have dropped dramatically.
Best Tech Gifts | Gift Guide 2018
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