When you lock the front door and head out of town, the last thing you want is a house quietly wasting energy and sitting on ...

Before we jet off on our vacation or ‘staycation’, there are always the final, pre-vacation checks to do. And while the first thing is to check our home security systems, we often forget the less ...

Look around your home and see what is plugged in that doesn't need to be, including alarm clocks, cordless phone bases, electric kettles, hair dryers, and more. Unplugging these devices and only ...

Most people are aware they should unplug certain appliances before they leave the house or go on vacation. However, some appliances should be unplugged nightly—not only for safety reasons, but also to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Becky Shea Designs / Jake Shea Remembering to unplug certain items before you leave the ...

Discover which items should never be plugged into a power strip, along with other hazardous mistakes people frequently make.

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...

While the initial outlay might seem high, the savings add up over the years. You can also look into getting Energy Star products. Many of these products are rated to have lower standby power use than ...