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4 days ago |
cnet.com | John Carlsen
During a heat wave like the one many of us are negotiating now, air conditioning can send your energy bills to the moon. Even blasting the central air or portable units doesn't always seem to cool as it should and that may be due to air leaks in your home. Windows are the most common culprits but air leaks can develop all over the home and the only way to stop them is to root them out.
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1 week ago |
cnet.com | John Carlsen
If you're shopping online, you may have noticed products from Temu and AliExpress often come up in your shopping search. These items are so cheap that you may wonder if it's really a steal or if you should stay away. I was in that boat as well. And I love a good YouTube video where the host tests cheap tech from low-cost retailers. So, curious as I am, I decided to try my hand at testing cheap home products from the popular discount marketplace, AliExpress.
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1 week ago |
cnet.com | John Carlsen
Unlike most consumer tech and small appliances, which are easy to test in at home, large appliances like dishwashers have logistical hurdles that make hands-on testing much more difficult. The plumbing and electricity needs alone require special accommodations, not to mention the expense of shipping and storing bulky appliances. Because of this, I'm focusing on a research and data-heavy approach.
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2 weeks ago |
cnet.com | John Carlsen
There's nothing more annoying than crawling into my cozy bed, turning off my smart lights and seeing a faint glow on the wall of what should be a pitch-black bedroom. The culprit is almost always some new device I'm testing out with an LED indicator light that shines brighter than a full moon. Whenever this happens, I trudge to the toolbox, grab my trusty roll of electrical tape and cut off a piece to haphazardly stick over the offending LED, sometimes two if it's especially bright.
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3 weeks ago |
cnet.com | John Carlsen
Air conditioning can send your summer energy bills soaring, but there are smart ways to keep costs in check. Setting your thermostat to a steady, reasonable temperature helps -- but just as important is making sure all that hard-earned cool air isn't sneaking out through cracks, gaps, or poorly sealed windows and doors.
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