Last night, we went to the launch of Dyson's newest product, Dyson Hot. As we know, James Dyson has built a multi-billion dollar company out of solving problems that annoy him. The latest product to get under his skin? The space heater. Check out the specs he revealed last night in a Steve Jobs-esque presentation, as well as a video of Dyson explaining this mind-bending technology, after the jump. More

Dyson released its newest addition to its product line yesterday, a heater with a name that gets right to the point: Dyson Hot. As you can see it looks strikingly similar to an elongated version of their Air Multiplier. But as usual, a simple exterior covers the deep engineering and thinking that goes into each Dyson product. It also belies the $400 price tag. But if you can stomach to cost there is much to love about the Hot. More

It could be leaking from your home right now. Escaping through cracks around your windows you can't even see. Your temperature-controlled air is like tiny dollars disappearing from your home and your wallet. Ok so that's a bit dramatic, but really your home could be losing some serious efficiency through walls and windows. The best way to check? A thermographic inspection. More

One of the primary tenets of Slow Home living is that a home should have good natural daylight. Regardless of where you are in your home, the living spaces should be day-lit and have access to natural ventilation and outdoor views. Any of these attributes would make a home better, slow or not, and while we don't always have control over this, there are ways to make the most of the daylight you do have — read on to find out how. More

The summer sun is bearing down upon us. Just opening the front door means a heavy wall of heat baking you like a potato. So we aren't too happy to escape the heat just to find our favorite gadgets pumping out the warm like tiny furnaces. In order to keep you from getting gadget-induced heat-stroke, here are our suggestions for keeping your computer room cool.

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Sure, you can spot the thermostat in the image if you search — but upon first glance, these picture wall layouts expertly camouflage any utilitarian electronic devices by including them in decorative compositions. More

Last week I asked if you would sleep outdoors to escape the heat. After chatting with a few friends about the topic one of them remarked that they switch sleeping quarters seasonally to take advantage of the natural thermal comfort of their home. Do you change bedrooms with the seasons? More

Sometimes, with apartment life, things simply just don't go your way — you can do your homework, plan ahead, ask for advice, eat your veggies and still find yourself dealing with one of these oh-so-common complaints. Instead of beating yourself up or letting it get to you (and it will!), shift your energy into finding a fix… More

It's hot and it looks like temps are going to continue staying on the upper end of the thermometer for awhile. Using your air conditioner effectively, balancing comfortable temperature with energy use and effectiveness can be daunting, especially for those still wondering what type of AC unit is best for their room (size vs. power). We take a look at a few tips on how to beat the heat and discuss the different type of units worth considering... More

You already know that picking up small "green" habits can make a huge impact. But did you know that just making small shifts in your everyday routine can make an impact—not only on the environment, but also on your utility bill? More