Should you set your a/c to 78 when it's hot out? Which temperature is the safest and most cost-effective? That depends on you.

Various energy companies recommend 78 degrees Fahrenheit as the ideal, most cost effective temperature to set the AC to ...

As energy prices climb, the high-tech smart thermostat takes center stage as a must-have upgrade: It can save you hundreds.

The affordable Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential supports app and voice control, works with most home automation platforms, ...

Smart thermostats can sense your activity around the home, but that creates privacy concerns. Here's what you should know. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used ...

Installation itself is usually straightforward. Shut down the power to the thermostat, dismount it, take a photo of all the wire contacts and attach your new thermostat in the same way.