Energy Conservation

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...

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...

Available direct from the company, Haiku C fans from Big Ass Fans are on sale for a limited time at 50% off. We thought these products would go no lower...

While deciding to lose weight, work out more, and eat less junk food are typical New Year resolutions, among the best ones you can embrace are those that make your...

If you’re looking to make the switch to LED lighting, it can be as simple as putting a new bulb in an existing fixture. However, to make the most of...

In a deal available straight from the Big Ass Fans website, the company that pioneered high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans is running a special promotion where the popular 52-in. Haiku L...

Small business owners are increasingly choosing to run their companies from the comfort of their homes, as the technological revolution is making it easy and cost-effective to center your operations...

The Google Nest connected home domain is undergoing a major shift, as the company is nudging current Nest Account holders to migrate to Google Accounts in light of their plan...

Smart homes are becoming a more affordable reality for many Americans. According to statistics firm Statista, the smart home market is expected to grow by 12 percent annually to reach...

You’ll be surprised how far technology has come in recent years, and the latest gadgets for the home are slick and super useful. Move over, sandwich toaster, and make way...

Designed to make standard remote-controlled ceiling fans smart, the Bond Bridge by Olibra can integrate up to 6 fans with your connected home. Once added to Bond, these fans can...

Aiming to offer voice-controllable LED smart lamps at an affordable price point, Aoycocr has launched a line of lighting that brings broad compatibility with the Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant...

Proving that cool homes need not loom large, this stop on the June 9 Austin Cool House Tour gets the job done in only 1,000 square feet of interior living...