So, you've decided to take the plunge into the world of DIY home improvements. It sounds fun, right? You grab your paintbrush ...

You're feeling pretty proud. You just finished that bathroom remodel yourself, saved thousands of dollars, and it looks ...

Don't throw out your old webcam — not when you can use it as the backbone of a cheap home security camera system that you can ...

From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as ...

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Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

Forget a new haircut or your favorite outfit — new research shows that the key to confidence may be building something on your own. A survey of 2,000 Gen Z and millennial homeowners and renters found ...

With a 2024 CNET survey finding that 78% of US adults are concerned about rising home energy costs, it's no surprise that homeowners are looking to save money. One way to do that is to get your home ...

Whether you’re getting ready to list your home pronto or have set your sights on selling your home in a few years, a little home-improvement DIY effort can go a long way. A recent report from Zillow ...

If you’ve seen the latest Scream movie, you might be haunted by the scene of the killer disabling a home security system to get inside a victim’s house. (Warning: the trailer is chilling.) The ...

Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up ...