This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. Though it’s the height of fall in many parts of the US, whether you’re ready or not, winter is coming. (Insert Game of Thrones joke here.) Depending on where you live, that may mean snowfall and subzero …

This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. There are moochers living in your home. Some of your appliances and electronics spend all day siphoning off precious energy you’ll have to pay for, even when you’re not actually using these devices. As long as they’re …

This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. Not every home is the same, but everyone’s property deserves to be protected. Security cameras are a great tool to achieve a sense of security, as they give you extra eyes on your property at all times.  Your property’s …