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Are smart plumbing systems really a good idea? We take a look at what it means to have smart running water in your home. By now, there are connected products for nearly every corner of your smart home. Security, lighting, cooking, cleaning and entertainment are all voice-enabled, if you’re willing …

Deals on Wyze Bulb Color and Wyze Light Strip let you illuminate a room and set the mood — for cheap. The Wyze Light Strip is one of two deals Wyze is offering. Wyze, the prolific smart home device and camera company, is running two deals on its smart lighting …

By 2024, new gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers won’t be sold in California. Gas lawn mowers are loud, dirty and pollute the air. That’s why a new California law will soon ban the sale of gas lawn care and landscaping equipment.  California is fed up with gas-powered landscaping tools, …

Keep your current garden lights, but change the bulbs. You likely have a lot of “smart” devices around your home: speakers, video doorbells, security cameras, thermostats and more. But have you thought about taking those smarts outside your home?  One of the last “dumb” things in your smart home might be your outdoor lighting. …

As the weather cools, it’s a good time to give your grill a deep cleaning. Outdoor grills get dirty in no time.  Whether you plan to grill all year or retire your outdoor cooker for the season, fall is a great time for deep cleaning. And a dirty grill isn’t …

Commentary: A new generation of routers boasts access to the ultrawide 6GHz band — but right now, that band means very little for the average home network. The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 is one of the first Wi-Fi 6E routers you can buy. The sixth generation of Wi-Fi — 802.11ax, or …

Whether you’re looking for wired or wireless options, these outdoor security cameras will keep an eye on your home — even through wind and rain. Keeping an eye on your house while you’re away is a great way to protect your loved ones and property, and deter potential burglars. And …

Considering outfitting your RV with solar panels? Start here. If you own an RV or campervan, you’ve probably considered investing in solar panels for your vehicle. Depending on your lifestyle and energy consumption habits, solar panels for RVs can be an excellent investment — but are they right for you? …

Internet service providers want your business and are willing to make a deal to get it. As Black Friday draws near, we’ll keep an eye on the best offers. Black Friday’s not just for gadgets. Find deals on your internet service too! I get it. You’re on the lookout for …

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Here’s our choices for the best documentaries on Netflix. Bad Sport is the latest sports documentary series from Netflix. It rules. When it comes to documentaries, Netflix is about as good as it gets. True crime, history, sports… it’s got it all. Almost too much. To the point where it’s overwhelming. you …

Our take on the best Spider-Man movies. Yes, this is a deepfake! Has any superhero series been rebooted more than Spider-Man? Maybe it’s recency bias but I’d argue no. Maybe Batman?  Either way, there are a lot of Spider-Man movies, so we’ve decided to figure which ones are the best… and …