A leak sensor is a quick and affordable way to identify potentially damaging water leaks.

So CNET's Associate Technical Editor Steve Conaway and I decided to build a flood sensor that could cover a whole room, and we figured out you can do it for under five bucks.

Smart home automation is the ultimate life hack, in my humble opinion. Whether for efficiency, accessibility, nerding out, or just plain laziness, all you need are smart home devices and a little ...