My smart home extends to both my front and back yards. But I have only one weather-protected duplex outlet in each location, which isn’t enough to accommodate all the smart devices I need to plug in.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When moving into a new house or apartment, one of the first things you should do is check where all the outlets are. It'll help guide you as ...

So I just picked up an outdoor-rated fan for my patio to help keep the mosquitoes from pestering us and cool down a bit. Nice, powerful fan (albeit a bit loud). That said, upon opening the box I a ...