John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Use strategic methods to cool the house faster and reduce the AC’s workload. The hotter your home, the harder the AC works. Reduce heat buildup to cool the home faster. Cleaning coils and filling the ...

On a cold winter's day, being warm and snug under the covers is a formidable temptation. Nonetheless, the day must begin, and up we must rise. The trouble is, keeping our homes as warm throughout the ...