Stay cool (and save money) with a Nest smart thermostat on sale

SAVE $29.01: Normally $249, the stainless steel Google Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale on Amazon for only $219.99 as of May 13 — a 12% savings.

A friendly reminder as we gear up for another Hot Girl Summer: The U.S. Department of Energy says you can save as much as 10% annually on heating and cooling just by turning down your thermostat 7 to 10 degrees for eight hours a day. With the average American's electricity bill coming in around $115 a month — a good third of which stems from heating and cooling costs — that can add up to a ton of savings if you commit to a strict schedule.

Of course, most of us have better things to do with our time than micromanage a thermostat, even if you're still working from home. That's why we recommend picking up a smart thermostat that takes matters into its own metaphorical hands with automatic temperature adjustments and regulation. (Yes, they're pricier than traditional thermostats upfront, but they basically pay for themselves in the long run by maximizing your energy savings. Plus, the "set it and forget it" aspect is super convenient for busy households.) Read more...