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HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT
Your home is likely your greatest investment, and you want to keep it running like a well-oiled machine. Every house is a system with components that work together to determine... Read more...
HOW TO WIRE AND INSTALL A SMART LIGHT SWITCH
Turning your run-of-the-mill house into a smart home can be a process with many elements to consider. You can start with determining your Wi-Fi network capabilities and your willingness to... Read more...
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO USB TYPE-C
You may not have given much thought to the cables and connectors that you use to charge and transfer data between your devices, but you’ve probably noticed a new type... Read more...
THROW AWAY YOUR PLUG-IN NIGHT LIGHTS
Night lights can be a great addition to your home, providing light in even the darkest corner of any room. Whether your child is afraid of the dark or you find... Read more...
6 WAYS TO MANAGE HOME OFFICE LIFE – WORKING FROM HOME
Working from home is a foreign concept for most, but it’s quickly becoming the norm for many people around the world. While not ideal, some have been forced to hastily... Read more...
WI-FI HOME AUTOMATION PRODUCTS
TOPGREENER is the professional’s source for the best home automation products. We carry Wi-Fi-enabled light switches, dimmers, receptacles, plug-ins, and more. Rest assured, all the smart home products in our... Read more...
SMART HOME AUTOMATION: Z-WAVE OR WI-FI?
Top Greener’s smart automation systems can take any home into the 21st century. We carry a carefully chosen selection of system components that work with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, among other platforms Our products help control electrical outlets, lighting, security systems, lamps and more. Our dimmers, for example, will control the level of light in your home, our humidity sensors will control the bathroom fans, and we offer a number of other products that will serve similar purposes throughout your house. In other words, we offer everything you need... Read more...
ELECTRICAL FLOOR BOXES – GET RECEPTACLES ANYWHERE YOU NEED THEM
Enerlites electrical floor boxes offer convenience, functionality, and style in a compact package. Floor boxes are easy home upgrades that make advanced connectivity and charging more accessible. With them, you... Read more...
HOW TO INSTALL USB WALL OUTLETS
The electrical outlet is one piece of home technology that has remained pretty much the same for the last several decades. While international travel may be a different story, you... Read more...
IN-WALL TIMER SWITCHES FOR EASY HOME AUTOMATION
Timer switches are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to automate lighting and fan control. Replacing a standard on/off or dimmer switch with a timer model will ensure... Read more...
IN-WALL USB CHARGING OUTLETS – THE NEW HOME STANDARD
USB connections power an increasing number of devices — from smartphones to digital cameras to tablet PCs. If you’re still relying on bulky adapters, consider adding an in-wall multi-port USB... Read more...
LIVE HANDS-FREE WITH MOTION SENSOR SWITCHES
TOPGREENER and Enerlites motion-sensing systems are easy to use and install for both commercial and residential applications. We carry a wide range of options — all of which feature a... Read more...
STOP MOISTURE BUILD-UP IN YOUR BATHROOM WITH HUMIDITY SENSOR SWITCHES
Home humidity sensors take the hassle and guesswork out of preventing mold buildup. Perfect for the bathroom, they automatically activate a fan when humidity reaches a set level. Many of... Read more...
WHAT IS SMART LIGHTING?
Make your lighting smarter with TOPGREENER. We carry a range of Wi-Fi-enabled smart light switches and other products. Program custom schedules or control lights from your smartphone — our collection... Read more...
Z-WAVE HOME AUTOMATION DEVICES AND MODULES
Z-Wave home automation modules put full control over your lights and other appliances in the palm of your hand. The Z-Wave protocol is one of the best options for homeowners... Read more...
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WALL PLATES
What is one thing that all homes have in common, besides four walls and a roof? They all have wall plates covering electrical devices, such as switches and receptacles. Whether you call them cover plates, switch plates, outlet covers, etc, they’re oftentimes overlooked and not given much thought. Not only are they an important aspect of every home’s design/decor, but they also act as a protective barrier between your family and dangerous live electrical wires. That said, there are a few important things to consider when picking the correct electrical... Read more...
Screwless Wall Plates, Are They Worth It?
Wall plates, also sometimes called switch plates or outlet covers, are the plastic frames found around light switches and wall outlets. Many people never give them a second thought, but... Read more...
WIRING 101: SAFETY FIRST AND BEST PRACTICES
Whether you need a quick fix or a total system upgrade, one thing is for sure:  hiring a professional electrician can be expensive. And while it feels good to save... Read more...
WIRING 101: IDENTIFYING WIRES
One of the most important things you should think about before taking on any residential electrical work is identifying all of the different cables and wires in your home. This... Read more...
WIRING 101: THE BASICS
When it’s time to upgrade a light switch or wall outlet in your home, it can be tempting to skip professional installations and do the wiring yourself. But while many... Read more...
2021 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
This year, ring in the holidays with new tech upgrades for the modern home. Whether it’s scheduling your holiday lights with a smart outlet or gifting your family the ultimate... Read more...
SET NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS YOU CAN ACTUALLY KEEP
While most of us enjoyed safe and quiet New Year’s celebrations at home this time around, this new year is still one to look forward to. We’ve all been having... Read more...
GOING GREEN PART ONE: 5 EASY WAYS TO LIVE A GREENER LIFESTYLE
You’ve no doubt heard that you should “go green” by now, but what exactly does that mean? The notion of living a greener lifestyle is both appealing and daunting, which... Read more...
GOING GREEN PART TWO: 7 EASY WAYS YOUR BUSINESS CAN GO GREEN
We’ve gone over ways that we–as individuals–can live a greener lifestyle, but what can businesses do? Big or small, every business makes a contribution to mankind’s carbon footprint, and implementing... Read more...
GOING GREEN PART THREE: 5 WAYS FOR GOING GREEN AT HOME
One of the best ways to live a greener lifestyle is to implement long-term eco-friendly solutions at home. We are all familiar with small-scale, active solutions such as reducing water... Read more...
DEBUNKING COMMON TECH MYTHS PART ONE
Technology advances quickly, so it’s no wonder that you may have heard conflicting things about the proper care for your smartphone, tablet, or home computer. We hear all kinds of... Read more...
DEBUNKING COMMON TECH MYTHS PART TWO
Since technology is always improving, there are sure to always be an abundance of tech myths and rumors going around. Most of these common misconceptions were true at one time... Read more...
THE 6 MOST VERSATILE HAND TOOLS FOR THE DIYER
Check out our list of the most versatile hand tools that every DIYer needs, and don’t miss the handy tips and tricks we have for using each one! Read more...
SPRING DIY PROJECTS ON A BUDGET
The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and the change in season says it’s time for some long-awaited spring cleaning! Read more...
LOWE’S SPRINGFEST 2022: NOW FEATURING TOPGREENER
TOPGREENER is excited to announce that you can now find some of our best-selling products at lowes.com! In this new partnership, we are adding a choice selection of USB receptacles,... Read more...
NATIONAL DECORATING MONTH 2022
In line with the spring cleaning most of us are undertaking, April is National Decorating Month! While clearing your home of clutter, take this opportunity to brighten it as well—in... Read more...
GALLIUM NITRIDE POWER DELIVERY: COMING SOON TO TG
Most major smartphone manufacturers stopped including a charging brick with new devices. So as consumers, we must choose to either use an old charging adapter or buy a new one... Read more...
JOIN THE TOPGREENER AFFILIATE PARTNER PROGRAM!
Are you a content creator that specializes in home renovations, interior design, or DIY? Do you use TOPGREENER products in your work, or do you recommend them to your audience?... Read more...
WHAT IS POWER DELIVERY?
With technology so integrated into our daily lives, it’s almost absurd to imagine waiting around for a device to charge—and yet we still do it all the time. At this... Read more...
TOPGREENER SMART SCENE CONTROLLER (TGWFSC8)
Have you ever wished you could create the perfect ambiance at the press of a button? Imagine a full control pad for the appliances in your home, with a different... Read more...
DIY SUMMER PROJECTS
The sun is out, school is out, and you may even be running out of DIY ideas already! Summer is undoubtedly the best time for home projects, with beautiful weather... Read more...
7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Front Porch
The front porch or patio can be a great place to relax on warm afternoons and evenings, but only if you make it one first. Like any other part of... Read more...
MUST-HAVE HOME TOOLS
Whether you like working on home projects or wouldn’t have a clue where to start, there are a few essential tools that no home should be without. Read more...
HOW TO INSTALL AND PROGRAM A TIMER
With winter quickly approaching, many people are looking for ways to save energy. One way is by using timer switches. Timer switches are one of the easiest and most cost-effective... Read more...
GREAT WAYS TO GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
‘Tis the season of the holidays, and with it comes a sense of giving, care, and goodwill. In years past, there have been many stories about people feeling the spirit of... Read more...
THE BASICS OF COLOR AND INTERIOR DESIGN
Choosing a suitable color scheme for a room can seem daunting in interior design. If you’re unsure which colors to use, you can feel at ease knowing there’s a solution.... Read more...
Topgreener Makes Its Insider Debut
We are proud to announce that Top Greener has released our first article in conjunction with Insider Studios, and it has been featured on the Insider website. Insider is a longstanding... Read more...
5 KEY BENEFITS OF SMART LIGHTING IN YOUR HOME
The future is automated. That is becoming increasingly clear with advances in 21st-century technology. Today, we have things like self-driving cars, robots that do things from wait tables to perform... Read more...
TOPGREENER JOINS FORCES WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
At TOPGREENER, we are committed to giving back to our community. We want to make a positive impact in the world. That’s why we are proud to announce our recent... Read more...
5 WAYS TO GO GREEN THIS SUMMER
With summer just around the corner, rising temperatures will surely drive a surge in energy use, from A/Cs to water consumption. It’s important to help the environment in small ways... Read more...
5 EASY AND ECO-FRIENDLY DIY PROJECTS
As the world becomes increasingly conscious of protecting the environment, it is more important than ever to do our small part in making sustainable choices. More and more people are... Read more...
PART ONE: THE BENEFITS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIGHT SWITCHES
In this modern day, switches are ubiquitous and often go unnoticed, yet they play a crucial role in controlling the flow of electricity to our devices and appliances. They allow... Read more...
DIY: HOST A SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR GATHERING THIS SUMMER
As the summer days approach, it’s the perfect time to gather with friends and enjoy the warm weather outside. Why not make it even more special by hosting a sustainable... Read more...
PART TWO: THE BENEFITS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIGHT SWITCHES
Light switches are part of our daily lives, allowing us to conveniently control lighting in our homes, offices, and other spaces. Read more...
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT: TOPGREENER USB RECEPTACLES
In today’s tech-driven world, where devices are an integral part of our daily lives, USB receptacles have emerged as the unsung heroes that power and connect our gadgets seamlessly. Read more...