Keeping an outdoor camera powered up can be a vexing issue, involving solar panels, swappable batteries, outdoor wiring, or a combination of the three. Add smart lights to the mix, and your setup will ...

Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a specialized model — which is where our hours of testing at CNET come in handy.

Smart plugs serve a specific purpose, and an outdoor smart plug will make it so much easier when you need an outdoor connection regardless of the weather. They allow you to control old appliances ...

More than 1,400 billion kWh of residential home electricity was used in 2019 in the United States. Many people use outdoor electricity to light up backyard patios. This electricity can also be used ...

Be careful the next time you try to set up an outdoor socket – there are strict rules around where they can be placed. Otherwise, you risk creating a major fire hazard in your home. The rule is in ...