Smart Home

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10 Smart Home Gadgets You’ll Actually Use at HomeDecorating
You’re going to love this list.
Danielle Blundell
Jan 9, 2026
IKEA Just Launched the "Smartest" CollectionLife
I love this Bluetooth speaker.
Lara Walsh
Jul 11, 2025
These Sustainable Waste Bin Turns Your Food Scraps Into Chicken Feed
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Reduce your carbon footprint and feed a barnyard friend.
Inigo Del Castillo
Feb 7, 2023
Amazon’s New Dash Wand Is Kind of Magical (And Basically Free)Decorating
Amazon is looking to make ordering a little more magical. The online retail giant just announced the Dash Wand, a gadget that combines scanner functionality with their Alexa voice assistant to create a truly useful—and practically magical—experience. When Amazon first released Dash buttons—those single product, one touch reordering modules—they drew a ton of mixed reviews.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 15, 2022
The Smart Amazon Find That Lets You Track Your Home’s Air Quality Straight from Your PhoneLife
Monitor your air from your phone.
Britt Franklin
Sep 7, 2022
5 Smart Home Essentials for New HomeownersDecorating
Amp up your security with this connected tech.
Adrienne Jordan
Apr 8, 2022
This Robot Will Keep Your Cat Entertained When You’re Not HomeDecorating
This robot is purr-fect.
Laura Martisiute
Feb 2, 2020
Charmin Created a Robot That Brings You Toilet Paper When You Run OutDecorating
The robots are coming… and they’re bringing toilet paper.
Megan Johnson
Jan 8, 2020
5 Outdated Household Features That Will Soon Be ExtinctHome Projects
Watch out! These are on the endangered species list.
Marissa Hermanson
Dec 27, 2019
After a Long Renovation, a 130-Year-Old House Blends Dreamy Architectural Details and ColorTours
Originally built in 1885, when renovating this historic house, the homeowners had to change out the electricity, the plumbing, the lights and the flooring.
Marie-Lyne Quirion
Dec 19, 2019
Goodbye TV: Projector Buying Tips & Advice from People Who Made the SwitchLife
I’ve been thinking about getting a projector. The thought of curling up on my couch and recreating the movie theater experience in my own home is very appealing. But I don’t know where to start. I don’t know what to buy. And I sure as heck don’t know how to get the most bang for my buck. Thankfully, three real people in real homes were more than happy to share why they’re #teamprojector for life—and it just might inspire you to make the switch.
Adrienne Breaux
May 3, 2019
Yves Béhar & MIT Designed a Shapeshifting Apartment in a BoxDecorating
As apartments get smaller, traditional furniture becomes less likely to fit in—literally. As cities trend toward micro apartments in the realm of 300 square feet or under, multifunctional pieces are not just nice, but necessary to create a functional space in such a small footprint. Luckily, the geniuses at MIT Media Lab and Yves Béhar teamed up to create Ori Systems, a freestanding unit that’s essentially an entire apartment in a box.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 30, 2019
This Prefab Home Is For People Who Think Tiny Houses are Too TinyDecorating
It's a smart house that encourages "right sized" living.
Kenya Foy
Jan 10, 2019
The Way We Decorate Our Homes is About to ChangeDecorating
Traditionally, an interior designer’s job is to help you find out what you want from a space and then work with you to create a personal decor solution that suits your room, style and budget. But in years to come, will interior designers be replaced by clever robots who can conjure up our dream schemes and know us better than we even know ourselves? Maybe — if the decorating tech that’s on the horizon (or already here) is any indication.
Ellie Tennant
Jul 13, 2017
Maxwell's Daily Find: Nucleus Live Intercom
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Maxwell's Daily Find: Nucleus Live Intercom
Jun 6, 2024
Smart Home Solutions: How To Save On Your Energy Bills
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Smart Home Solutions: How To Save On Your Energy Bills
May 3, 2017
Smart Home Solutions: How To Keep Your Family Safe
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Smart Home Solutions: How To Keep Your Family Safe
May 3, 2017
Good News! You Can Make Your Rental Smart
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Good News! You Can Make Your Rental Smart
May 3, 2017