In the United States, outdoor water use alone averages more than 9 billion gallons of water each day, mainly for landscape irrigation. As much as 50% of this water is wasted due to overwatering caused by inefficiencies in traditional irrigation methods and systems. Smart irrigation technology is the...

When shopping for a WiFi water timer, the most important factor is to look into how consistent and functional both the hardware and software is. Scheduling water cycles should be easy and efficient, helping you save both time and money in the long run by using a WiFi timer – therefore, it doesn’t ma...

Proper use and installation of a wifi smart water timer can lead to saving yourself time, and ultimately money. You will become more efficient with your water use, which is great for your wallet, for your garden, and for the environment. Simply hook the wifi water timer to your existing faucet, down...

Wireless water timers are great tools for anyone with a lawn, patio plantings, or a drip irrigation system. Wifi timers allow you to control your watering system via your phone or computer! After a look at the current products available, we have found that Melnor’s RainCloud Smart Water Irrigation T...

Do you have a sprinkler system already? While there are a few smart irrigation controllers that will work with garden hoses or other off-the-rack equipment, most are designed to work with true irrigation controllers that connect to their own water supply and which feature motorized valves and dedica...

Whether you’re motivated by water conservation, saving money, a drive to render every aspect of your home smart, or all the above, a smart irrigation controller will scratch that itch. Watering our lawns and gardens is a thankless chore, and it can be particularly wasteful when done with a hose in o...

So how does a thermostat work? Most things get bigger when they heat up and smaller when they cool down (water is a notable exception: it expands when it heats up and when it freezes too). Mechanical thermostats use this idea (which is called thermal expansion) to switch an electric circuit on and a...

You might have a temperature control on a wall in your home to control the heating system but, although it's probably marked in degrees, it's not a thermometer. It's called a thermostat, a modern word based on two ancient Greek ones: thermo (meaning heat) and statos (which means standing and is rela...

Installing a Thermostat in Your Home The kitchen may be the heart of any home, but the thermostat is certainly what keeps everyone happy in that home. Whether you are upgrading to a smart home setup or just working with a new AC or furnace, you can install a new thermometer with ease by following a ...

Selecting the Right Thermostat for Your Home A thermostat can help keep your home comfortable and control energy usage. Your choice of a thermostat will depend on the type of heating and cooling system in your home, how you want to use the thermostat and the features you want available. Identifying ...

A thermostat can help keep your home comfortable and control energy usage. Your choice of a thermostat will depend on the type of heating and cooling system in your home, how you want to use the thermostat and the features you want available.

A programmable thermostat lets you customize the heating and cooling of your home based on your needs, ensuring the heat and air conditioning aren't running when you don't need them. You can set your system for one temperature when you're at home and another when you're away. There are also smart th...