Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

A home equity loan is a type of second mortgage that lets you borrow against your home's value. It's a fixed-rate loan that you repay over an agreed-upon period. See national and regional lenders that ...

Google Home is a smart home platform designed to control all your smart devices. It’s compatible with a long list of video doorbells, smart thermostats, security cameras, smart speakers, and more, and ...

Apple is working on a new Home accessory that is designed to serve as a central hub for smart home management. The Apple TV and the HomePod are already home hubs and almost all Apple devices can ...

The Smart Home: It's a place that anticipates your needs and empowers you to fine-tune your environment. That's the pitch, at least. Putting it all together isn't a smooth ride, but the right setup ...

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If you dream of a futuristic smart home with motion-sensing smart lights, a smart thermostat that learns your habits or a smart security system that can tell the difference between your dog and a ...

Purchasing a home security system once required having a technician come into your house to punch holes in your walls, then snake wires to every door and window ...

Google Home is one of the best smart platforms on the market. With support for thousands of devices, easy setup, and a powerful mobile app to run the show, it’s an intuitive option for most shoppers.

At Home is a rapidly expanding big-box retail chain that specializes in home furnishings and decor. At Home rivals HomeGoods, a similar home decor chain owned by the same parent company that runs TJ ...