Don't let an old thermostat suck the energy (literally!) out of your home. Upgrade to a smart, easy-to-program, and energy-efficient thermostat, such as the Nest Thermostat, $246.95 at Amazon. They're ...

Talk to someone who grew up in Vermont and someone else who grew up in Florida, and it quickly becomes clear that people have different tolerances for how hot or cold they like their home to be.

Installing a smart thermostat may sound like a daunting and intimidating process, but Consumer Reports is here to show you just how simple it can be. Our experts install and test smart thermostats for ...