On the face of it, smart meters are dull. While houseguests might marvel at a heat pump or solar panels, these little boxes are hidden away in a cupboard and largely ignored. But these devices, which ...

Octavio Carrizalez carefully removed an old water meter, setting it aside before turning his attention to its replacement: a new electronic meter to serve the industrial building behind him. Standing ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...