Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

An air conditioner that connects via Wi-Fi to an app or virtual assistant such as Amazon's Echo or Google Nest. Smart air conditioners can be adjusted remotely with the app, and some units can be ...

With the U.S. in the midst of a massive heat wave during one of the warmest years on record, it is, in a word, hot. As temperatures rise—and look to keep rising over the coming years—the dangers of ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

A conventional air conditioner is, by definition, a trade-off. Yes, you get a cooler room, but in exchange you effectively lose one of your windows. The sash remains closed all summer long and that ...