While dogs are known as "man's best friend," they're also a good option for child's best friend, too. If you're a youngster trying to convince your parents you need a dog, you may have more of a case ...

I've been haranguing my parents to get a heat pump for years. Heat pumps -- basically air conditioners that also work in reverse, cooling and heating your home ultra-efficiently -- came into my ...

Update, June 21: Apple has removed the video from YouTube. It’s not clear why. Original article, published June 20, below. Apple kicked off its annual Back to School promotion earlier this week, ...

It's not as simple as having a tree-hugging son. Making the switch to a heat pump takes a little more forethought. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, ...