Save Water and Money on Lawn Care Traditional irrigation controllers run on basic timers, watering your lawn even if it rained the night before or is currently pouring outside. This wastes water and can damage your lawn. A smart sprinkler…

Seasonal Climate Schedules for Maximum Savings To get the most savings out of your Nest, Ecobee, or Honeywell smart thermostat, you should adjust your temperature schedules twice a year to match the seasons. Here are the recommended temperature profiles for…

Optimize Airflow for Better Energy Efficiency Ceiling fans do not actually cool the air; instead, they create a wind-chill effect on your skin, making you feel up to 4 degrees cooler. By upgrading to smart ceiling fans, you can coordinate…

Track Every Kilowatt in Real Time If you want to reduce your electricity bills, you first need to understand where your power is going. The Emporia Vue Smart Home Energy Monitor installs directly inside your electrical panel and tracks your…

Keep Your Home Cool Naturally In the summer, direct sunlight coming through your windows acts like a greenhouse, raising your indoor temperature and forcing your air conditioner to work harder. Smart blinds and shades can automatically close during the hottest…

Stop Idle Appliances from Wasting Power “Vampire power draw” refers to the electricity consumed by appliances when they are turned off but still plugged in. Devices like TVs, game consoles, microwave clocks, and chargers consume standby power 24 By connecting…

Comparing the Top Two Smart Climate Controllers If you are looking to upgrade to a smart thermostat, Nest and Ecobee are the two leading options. While both will help reduce your utility bills, they approach temperature management and smart home…

Cut Your Bills with Intelligent Climate Control Heating and cooling make up over 50% of the average home’s utility bills. Traditional thermostats require manual adjustments, which means energy is often wasted heating or cooling an empty house. Smart thermostats solve…