Replacing a broken headlight is—in most cases—a reasonably easy thing to do on your own. Not only will doing this task yourself save you a few greenbacks, but it'll also give you that warm glow of ...

Companies from Google to Comcast to Electric Imp are trying to connect home devices and appliances to the web, but the internet of things remains more of a complicated, distant dream than a reality.

It’s the kind of thing that makes you stare at your receipt like it’s going to confess. You buy factory bulbs, install them carefully, and then an inspection station hits you with: “These are ...