This Kasa Smart Power Strip Is 50% Off for October Prime Day
Image: TP-Link I have purchased countless smart plugs, and configured an embarrassing number of strip octopi to be able to control what I want from my phone or hub. The…
The Samsung SmartThings Station Is on Sale for $1 This Weekend
For the next few days, Samsung is practically giving away their new smart home hub, the SmartThings Station—if you’re quick enough to catch it. For $1, a limited number of…
Why You Need ‘Matter,’ the New Open Standard for Smart Home Devices
My entire house is “smart:” I remotely control when lights turn on and off, when plants get watered, when humidifiers and air conditioners turn on, and even what I listen…
Yes, Your Water Can Go Bad
We all know that food and drinks can go bad. Your refrigerator likely has items right now that were once wholesome food and is now…not wholesome, and no longer food.…
7 Common Messes From Beauty Products (and How to Clean Them)
Photo: 2p2play (Shutterstock) Nothing beats self-care—except saving money on self-care. Heading to the spa or salon for pampering is special and relaxing, but pampering yourself at home is fulfilling in…
Google Nest, Android Devices Gain Improved Smart Home Interoperability
Google has announced that its Android, Google Nest, and Google Home devices will, starting today, be interoperable with smart ecosystems from other brands. This has been made possible by the…
All the Ways You Can Use Pegboards for Home Storage and Decor
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) Pegboards are often relegated to the garage or the basement for keeping tools organized. They’re great for that, but there are many other organizational tasks that peg…
A Surface-by-Surface Guide to Getting Scratches Out of Practically Everything
Photo: Sherbak_photo (Shutterstock) As frustrating as they are when you first spot them, not all scratches are permanent damage on your prized home surfaces. With a little effort, some scratches…
7 Types of Jewelry and How to Clean Them
Photo: Stanislav71 (Shutterstock) Jewelry can be sentimental and it can be expensive—two reasons why grimy, dirty jewelry is a particularly annoying bummer. You want your rocks, baubles, bangles, chains, and…
New Phase of Matter Discovered, Makes Quantum Computers More Stable
Physicists have managed to make a stunning discovery in quantum computing. By shining pulsed lights on qubits, the equivalent of computer bits in quantum theory, scientists observed a new phase…