Health and Home - Tips & How-Tos

Guard against porch pirates. Proactively secure your packages using these seven strategies that blend vigilance with innovative technology and services.

We explain the FDA labeling and specs to look for (and avoid) so you can buy a product almost as good as ones from an audiologist, without the high cost.

Your Android phone can call for help and notify emergency contacts in case of an emergency, but you need to opt-in and input the information first.

Here's how to keep your iPhone clean, including the lint-collecting charging port, while avoiding chemicals that can permanently damage your screen.

Tired of LED bulbs burning out? If you want to make your LED bulbs last longer, here are three steps you can take to get the most out of your investment.

We take you through the 6 things you need to know before buying your next bulb: size, wattage, shade of white, dimming capability and bulb type.

Your smartphone houses more bacteria than your toilet seat. So stock up on an antibacterial case and screen protector to keep it microbe-free.

No need to suffer through summer heat. Select the perfect, energy-efficient air conditioner for each room in your home.

Attach one of these Bluetooth or radio frequency (RF) device tracking tags to your keys or wallet and finding them is as easy as pressing a button.

Here's what you need to know about setting up your own Alexa routines for easy smart home automation.

But once you’ve invested in smart lights, there’s so much more you can do beyond merely replacing the physical light switch with a virtual one.

The lowdown on how secure smart home devices are - and what you can do to protect your connected home

Follow these five easy tips to ensure you're getting the most accurate tracking of your steps and distance traveled and the number of calories you've burned.

Indulge your inner fixer-upper with these virtual DIY design and décor apps and tools.

Here's how to dial down everyday digital distractions and, when time allows, go on a total digital detox. 

Exposure to blue light emitted by electronic devices at night can make it difficult fall and stay asleep. Cut back on blue light with these easy tips.

Get informed about the food you're eating with these handy apps that help you find foods that are free from a allergens, glutens, preservatives and anything else you're trying to avoid.

Decorate your home cheaply and easily with these web sites that help you turn your photos and more into beautiful wall art.

The average U.S. home wastes $165 per year on always-on electricity costs, but there are simple steps you can take to save.

Track your pregnancy and beyond with these simple and helpful apps designed to track your trimesters, doctor's visits and more.

Protect your belongings in case of disaster by cataloging them with these simple apps and services.

Let music fuel your workout with these great playlist tips and resources for finding the best music to motivate you.

Like exercise classes but can’t make it to the gym? These sites & apps deliver workouts ranging from ballet to Pilates to strength training to yoga.

When it's time to call a pro to help with a household job, use these sites to help you make the best choice.

These apps will help you get your wardrobe organized so you're never left wondering what to wear.

Learn what kind of emergency alerts you can get and which phones support the alert system.

Should disaster strike, home inventory apps and websites can recount everything that's damaged or missing to help substantiate insurance claims and get them processed quickly.

Dive into our Pinterest primer and learn what Pinterest offers and how you can use it to discover new things and tell others about your exciting finds.

MotherKnows.com and MyMediConnect.com collect and store your family's health records in one secure spot.

Apps that track your headaches can get you one giant step closer to diagnosis and treatment.

I’m off on a digital spring cleaning binge to try and get my life back in order. Want to take on your digital mess? Here are some tips.

The Internet is a terrific resource for information on health issues—if you know enough to avoid the snake oil salesmen. Here are the best places to go and tips for avoiding the scams.

Finding the best deals, especially if they are time-sensitive or you are looking for a specific product, can be a challenge. Here are six ways to stay on top of the action, while reducing some of the noise.

You're dead. Now what? How will your family access your online accounts? And how can you make sure things best left private get buried when you do?

Want an easy, digital way to keep track of projects or create a virtual recipes notebook? Microsoft OneNote is a great solution. Use it for planning that upcoming New Year's eve party, too!

Simple use of labels and zip ties can keep that unruly mess of cords under control.