This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. Heating a home is rarely cheap and, with global energy prices on the rise, it’s more important than ever to consider how to make our homes more energy-efficient.  This is easier in newer properties as they’re more …

If you’re in search of a great 55-inch TV that costs less than $1,000, there are plenty of options out there, you just have to know where to look and when. Right now at Best Buy, you can grab a Hisense Class U7H Series Quantum ULED 4K Smart Google TV for just $550. Yes, it’s a mouthful, but that’s because …

Installing a smart thermostat is a great way to heat or cool your home more efficiently and it could stand to pay for itself by saving you money on your energy bills over time. Smart thermostat deals crop up fairly frequently so you don’t have to spend a lot up front to buy one either.  There are several smart thermostats to choose …