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How to Automate Your Coffee Maker
Is making coffee slowing you down in the morning? Even in today's drip-machine world, is pouring dust into a cup still just too darn hard during your 6AM haze? Here are several ways you can automate your coffee maker, so it's ready for you in the morning with minimal interaction.
SmartThings vs. Wink vs. Insteon: Which Smarthome Hub Should You Buy?
Three of the biggest names in the smarthome hub world are SmartThings, Wink, and Insteon, all of which offer a consumer-friendly hub that allows users to connect all sorts of smarthome devices together and manage them in one place.
When Should You Replace Your Major Home Appliances?
You probably replace something when it breaks down and no longer works (or repair it if the costs aren't too high).
How to Add IFTTT Shortcuts to Your Phone's Home Screen
IFTTT lets you automate a ton of your favorite web services, but you can also create convenient home screen shortcuts for a whole host of different tasks.
How to Download Recordings on the Canary Home Security Camera
If you don't pay for a monthly subscription, the Canary Home Security Camera keeps video recordings for 24 hours before they're deleted, which should give you plenty of time to download a video clip if you need to.
The Cheapest Ways to Stream Baseball (Even If You Don't Have Cable)
Just because you got rid of cable doesn't mean that you don't have to go without baseball for the entire season.
What Kind of Extension Cord Should I Use?
Extension cords are one of the most common household items, but there are many different kinds of extension cords built for different purposes.
Seven Low-Cost Home Improvements That Make a Huge Difference
Renovating a living space can get real expensive real quick, especially if you're remodeling an entire kitchen or bathroom.
Why Does Lumber Sometimes Look Twisted and Warped?
If you've ever gone to the hardware store to buy lumber to build that DIY desk or home theater center, you've probably come across your fair share of warped and twisted boards before you finally landed on a decent-looking 2x4.
How to Add Multiple Google Accounts to Google Home
Google Home is designed to be a shared device that everyone in the house can use.
How to Improve Your HDTV Antenna Reception
If you're lucky, you can place your TV antenna wherever you want and get crystal-clear HD channels over the air for free.
How to Post 360 Degree Photos to Facebook
If you've ever scrolled through your Facebook feed and noticed that someone posted a 360-degree photo, they probably didn't use a special 360 camera, but rather just their phone.
Wired Security Cameras vs. Wi-Fi Cams: Which Ones Should You Buy?
There are so many options to choose from when it comes to home security cameras.
How to Log Nest Cam Events to a Google Docs Spreadsheet
If you want to keep a permanent log of every motion event that your Nest Cam captures, you can do so using IFTTT and a Google Doc spreadsheet.
The Most Common Philips Hue Problems, and How to Fix Them
Philips Hue lights are great when they're working properly, but sometimes it's not all sunshine and roses.
How to Build Your Own Monitor Mount That Clamps to Any Desk
If you need to raise your monitor higher than what the stock stand can achieve, a monitor mount or arm is a great way to do that.
How to Put Your Lights on a Schedule with Wink
The Wink smarthome hub lets you automate all sorts of different tasks around the house by setting up Wink "Robots".
How to Set Up Wink "Robots" to Automate Your Smarthome Devices
The Wink Hub is a great all-around smarthome hub that allows you to connect hundreds of different devices to it from handfuls of manufacturers.
What Kind of Air Filter Should I Use for My Furnace and A/C?
Hopefully, you know that you should change you furnace and A/C filter every couple of months.