While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Many smart vacuums rely on a constant cloud connection to work. So what happens when their companies shut down those servers?

This device from SwitchBot measures temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels and more to keep my home safe during the ...

Winter has a reputation for slamming the brakes on gardening, but frost doesn’t have to mean failure, frozen dreams, or limp ...

Dutch smart home specialist Athom has unveiled the Homey Self-Hosted Server, a software-only version of the Homey Pro ...

Letier recommends a simple DIY method to make a homemade "banana soup" to re-enrich your soil. She says the mixture adds key ...

The major players in Ashley’s studio apartment are the large IKEA shelves (painted Behr’s Pink Taffy) that divide the space. “This makes it feel like a completely separate space!” Ashley says. On the ...

The holidays are the perfect time to level up your home with smart tech, whether you're gifting it, using it to simplify seasonal chaos, or planning upgrades for the new ...

Science is the spice that keeps things nerdy. And nerdy, as our dedicated readers know, can be tons of fun. To help you out ...

I have had Alexa Echo devices from Amazon in my house for years, so when it’s time for bed, all I have to say is “Alexa, turn ...

Designed by Guimpt in Spain, the IoT HDMI Switch is an ESP32-C3-based open-source HDMI switch that integrates with Home ...

High interest rates and soaring home prices have plenty of people making big changes to their current homes, rather than trying to enter the tough real estate market. With home improvement projects ...