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.

From the best upcoming outdoor and camping gear to the coolest new gadgets, tools ... credit for the old adage about how heating your house with wood keeps you warm twice—once while you ...

Either way, a good home generator is a big investment, so you want to be sure you’re getting the best option for your ... The average house will take at least 5,000 to 7,500 watts to run only ...

If your standalone Wi-Fi router keeps your laptop or phone reliably connected everywhere in your house except for that ... Wi-Fi routers and found the best options—from budget models to top ...

Even the most advanced robot vacuum cleaners we’ve tested can’t handle stairs and steps, so these helpful gadgets are best suited to ... you’re out of the house, but a less cacophonous ...

We've tested hundreds of smart home products in more than 20 categories to help determine which ones are best for every room in (and out of) the house. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer ...