Scientists and industry are using sonic vibes to improve the humble appliance.

This week, a new app promises to control the air conditioning remotely.

A faster-cooking kitchen range is the incentive for one family to switch to natural gas. But if you hope to save money, that's just the start.

A good holiday shopping season for most retailers wasn't enough to help ailing Sears, which will close around 100 stores in the coming months.

U.S. consumers are quickly snatching up government rebates for energy-efficient appliances….