Sustainable Home

Almost everyone in the world uses consumer electronics devices in one form or another. We live, work, communicate, or get entertained through our TV sets, desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile...

The most significant aspect of the new Nest Thermostat from Google is not its lower $129.99 retail price. Nor is it the new recycled plastic housing offered in a choice...

Are you looking for a safe and comfortable new mattress? In assembling this essential guide to choosing a healthy mattress, I’ve discovered from personal experience that it can be tough...

Image: R Architecture via Unsplash. Smart home living is nothing new. In fact, as of 2019, 83 million households across the U.S. had at least one smart device within their...

Smart lock makers August and Yale have announced a new integration program with smart lighting pioneer Philips Hue, slated to debut in the August, Yale Connect, and Philips Hue mobile...

As a modern-day homeowner, automation and smart home upgrades have likely piqued your interest as an investment. These devices can add security, comfort, and accessibility options to your house, which...

Apartments and city-pads are always changing and evolving with the industry and consumer trends, especially now that we are faced with rapid urbanization around much of the world. As more...

Home may be where the heart is, but increasingly, home is also where the tech is. And that’s potentially a great thing, because today’s best smart apps, appliances, and devices...

With everyone spending more time at home, it’s important to save energy and be more efficient where possible. In the environmental impact infographic below from Coupon Chief, you can gauge...

Moving beyond efficient high volume low speed (HVLS) airflow, Big Ass Fans, makers of the Haiku residential and light commercial fans, has announced they intend to integrate anti-pathogenic ultraviolet C...

A passive house is one that can maintain a comfortable interior temperature year round without the use of active heating or cooling. They go further than a solar-powered home, and...

The year 2020 has started with a bang (you must remember the terrible fires raging in Australia) and now with the global Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation, it seems certain...

There are a number of reasons why upgrading your existing solar system might be necessary, regardless of whether it’s an older system or if it’s been recently installed—including bringing your...

When we spend too much time indoors, we lose our connection with nature outside. We forget about wind, cold, and humidity, all of which are important for everyday living as...

It may be that you’re moving frequently because of your job. Or you simply like living as a short-term tenant before life takes you somewhere else. Or you’ve decided to...

Smart water pioneer Phyn has announced they are moving upmarket with the debut of the Phyn XL 1.5" and Phyn XL 2" at CES 2020. Phyn, the makers of the...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 89 percent of the waste generated in the U.S. is recyclable, but yet we only recycle about 34 percent. The rest continues to...

Environmentalism has become one of the most important topics in the residential and commercial realms nowadays, and for good reason. Not only is it becoming imperative for the two sectors...

Move over, electric vehicles. A new trend—called the “electrify everything” movement—is making its way to the headlines. Depending on where you live and when your home was built, it may...

Portable gas generators are exceedingly helpful during power outages or when you need access to power while camping or in remote, off-grid locations. The downside lies in their never-ending thirst...