Carbon monoxide (CO) is considered a silent killer because it is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas. There’s one way to protect your family from carbon monoxide and that’s getting detectors installed in your home. Installation is simple, and the price is relatively inexpensive considering it could save your family’s lives…

Are you a smart-home tech junkie just waiting for your next fix? Can’t wait to kick up your Alexa-enabled home a notch? Well, this could be a jackpot year, when the promise of home robots finally hits the market. We’re not there just yet, but the market’s closing in quickly. Read our take on the best home robot products, some of which will be consumer-ready any day now…

With all the privacy concerns around connected devices, and some of the safety implications surrounding the newest smart home gadgets (think hackers peeping into your laptop’s webcam), we feel it’s important to show you and your family how to enjoy your devices in a safe and smart way. Use the navigation menu below to jump …

Installing a security system is only the first step of keeping burglars out of your home. Find out how burglars defeat security systems and how you can outsmart them…

If you’ve got pets, or kids, or you’re a human, you probably have dirty floors. I have to sweep multiple times a week to keep up with the pet hair, dirt, crumbs and other debris that clings to my floors. Let’s face it, none of us clean our floors as much as they need it. Mopping is a pain. It’s messy, takes time and strains the back. We avoid it at all costs. That’s why we put together a comprehensive comparison of robot mops, so you can “hire” one as your personal maid…

Abode is a solid security system for those of you who want no contracts and the option to monitor it yourself without a monthly fee. It’s easy to install, and there’s a wide range of equipment to choose from. So why isn’t it as widely talked about as its competitors…

You grab your laptop to browse the web and realize it won’t boot up. You’ve got it hooked to the charger, and yet nothing happens. Great, something’s broken. Now you need to find someone to fix it. Should you go to Geek Squad at Best Buy or should you go elsewhere? Let’s dissect Geek Squad and see if they’ll fix your device, set up your equipment or cause you more pain…

Who will take care of your children if you and your spouse meet an unexpected demise? What will happen to your assets, like your home, savings, family heirlooms and investments? No one wants to think about end-of-life issues, but it’s up to you to protect your family the way you see fit; otherwise you’re taking a huge risk. If you die without a will, the state will step in to settle everything from child custody to the distribution of your assets, and may do so in a way that’s not what you would have wanted. If you don’t have a will, you should — and it’s not as daunting a task as you might think…

Having your home well-lit at night can deter criminals from lurking around your property. However, leaving the porch light on all night isn’t the most energy-efficient or cost-saving solution. A motion security light is a more reasonable alternative. It can turn on when needed and scare off those unwanted burglars. Motion activated lights give the impression that a startled homeowner is turning on the lights to check out what’s going on outside as if they’ve heard a noise or something. The person lurking on your property will most likely get spooked and evacuate the area immediately. Find out which are the best security lights for your needs…

In·ter·net /ˈin(t)ərˌnet/ noun a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols. ARPANET adopted TCP/IP on January 1, 1983, and from there researchers began to assemble the “network of networks” that became the modern internet. The online world then took on a more recognizable …