David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? An in-ground sprinkler system is by far the easiest and most effective way to water ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A window air conditioner is a practical and cost-effective way to control your indoor ...

Installing a smart thermostat may sound like a daunting and intimidating process, but Consumer Reports is here to show you just how simple it can be. Our experts install and test smart thermostats for ...

The way you install your dehumidifier will impact how effective it actually is. Location, drainage and proper maintenance are all factors to consider when setting up your new machine. Set up properly, ...

The Google Chromebook is an excellent alternative to traditional PC setups, but some users may miss the look and feel of a Windows machine. If you’re the proud owner of a Chromebook, and yearn for the ...

Thanks to the speed of USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3 connections, it’s now possible for an external hard drive to match the read and write speeds of an internal drive. Combine that with a proliferation of ...