Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Ever feel like the controls on your thermostat might as well be hieroglyphics? We hear you. Whether you have a ...

It’s never too late to start thinking about your home’s energy consumption and how you can improve its efficiency. Since the U.S. Department of Energy calculates that heating and cooling account for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Saving money with a smart thermostat depends on a lot of factors ...

Tired of manually adjusting the temperature in your home? Sick of those costly energy bills in the summer and winter months? It sounds like a Nest Thermostat could be a worthwhile investment.

I get a lot of questions about energy -- from relatives, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. I think the most common question is about thermostats and whether it makes sense to lower the temperature ...

Programmable thermostats can save you money if you actually program them Heating or cooling your home when no one is there will add up Installation can range from simple to a complete nightmare ...

If you're renting a house or apartment, saving extra money every month sounds great: Today's smart thermostats can help with that and you don't even need to make any major changes after installing a ...

Ever feel like the controls on your thermostat might as well be hieroglyphics? We hear you. Whether you have a programmable thermostat or a smart model, setting a schedule can be confusing. But it’s a ...