Smart plugs and outlet timers can both run devices on a schedule, but one becomes much more useful once your needs get a ...

Another day, another obsessive-compulsive power-socket post from your author. This time it's a timer, too. It's called the Dialug, and it lets you switch off the power even when you're not around to ...

Smart plugs are among the fastest, easiest, and most affordable ways to automate basic household devices. Plug one in, spend a few minutes setting it up, and enjoy the simple pleasure of turning a ...

In the fifth and final posting of the Ultimate Heat Efficient Home Guide, I turn my attention to appliances and gadgets in our house that don’t have a direct impact on your home’s heating and cooling, ...

Smart plugs can be surprisingly useful outside the house. These four outdoor ideas cover everything from pest control to ...

Smart plugs are an easy way to upgrade basic appliances, and some of the most practical examples are already sitting in your ...

WeMo home automation system from Belkin hopes to make switching a light on and off remotely via iPhone as simple as being there. While more costly than some options, programmable timer switches or ...