Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

When we reviewed the Dreo CLF521S ($189.99) ceiling fan last year, it earned an Editor’s Choice award for its affordable price, powerful airflow, and generous feature set, which includes voice control ...

If you’re still using traditional ceiling fans at home, why not make the upgrade to smart ceiling fans? These devices offers lots of benefits, starting with compatibility with digital assistants and ...

Smart homes are getting smarter, thanks to more smart devices and integration between them. Jordan Golson reviews the Haiku smart ceiling fan from Big Ass Fans. I’m in love with the smart home. I ...

This summer has been brutal, with record-breaking heatwaves across the US, and heat domes that have sent the temperature rocketing up into three digits as far north as Connecticut. If your AC has been ...

We've spent an awful lot of time fiddling with the thermostats in the CNET Smart Home, and with good reason: climate control is one of the most popular points of focus in today's connected living ...

Ceiling fans are almost the most basic and simplest electric appliances in any home. It is also a must-have home appliance for summer. But, despite its simplicity, things can get complicated whether ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

An air conditioner may be the first appliance you think of as a respite from the heat, but it isn’t always the smartest (or cheapest) fix. Nor does it have to work alone. Turning on a ceiling fan at ...

With a week of high temperatures in the 90s and plenty of summer yet to come, it's time to turn on the ceiling fans. If you have a ceiling fan, changing the direction of the blades is a great way to ...

With how affordable some smart home products are, turning your living space into a smart haven no longer feels out of reach. You can readily buy smart light bulbs for as low as $10, smart doorbells ...