Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

While the demand for smart homes is rising, cost is still a barrier. However, some devices can help you enjoy the benefits of smart technology without the trouble of a complete overhaul. You can use a ...

When things get cold, we move inside and the space heaters, heated blankets and layers come out. Using these heated items puts a bit of strain on a home's electrical system, and if you're not careful ...

When it comes time to automate our homes, many of us turn to smart plugs. We can easily upgrade our dumb devices with a smart plug, allowing us to do everything from turning them on and off remotely ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

I have a surge protector power strip that works to power macbook air, a 12tb usb mechanical hard drive, a set of small edifier speakers and a desk mount lamp, and the usb charger port. The desk mount ...