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Modern digital thermostat mounted on a wall next to a window, illustrating a wall-mounted smart or programmable thermostat

Smart Thermostat vs. Traditional Thermostat: Is the Energy Savings Real?

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About 31% of US households now have a smart thermostat, and most bought one expecting lower energy bills. That’s the pitch on every product page: learns your schedule, adjusts itself, saves you money. But how much, really, and how long until it pays for itself? The honest answer depends heavily on your climate, your HVAC […]

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Close-up of an APC SurgeArrest power strip and surge protector with several black power cords plugged into it

Extension Cord vs. Power Strip vs. Surge Protector: What’s Actually Safe for Your Smart Home?

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If you’ve ever grabbed whatever cord or strip was closest at hand to plug in a new smart speaker, router, or streaming box, you’re not alone, and you’re probably not as protected as you think. Extension cords, power strips, and surge protectors look almost identical from across the room, but they solve three different problems.

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