Home Improvement Tips

Alexa is a wonder of the technological world. She effortlessly maintains your smart home, organizes your schedule, obeys your every voice command, and even allows you to play games. As of early 2019, around 100 million Alexa-enabled devices had been sold. Alexa is everywhere, from thermostats to appliances to headphones to Echo devices. There’s no denying the utility Alexa-enabled devices …

Google stands toe to toe with Amazon when it comes to smart speakers and displays. With a lineup that includes the Google Nest, Google Home, Google Nest Hub, Google Nest Hub Max, the affordable Google Nest Mini, and the powerful Google Home Max, there’s a device for everyone, with plenty of sizes and colors to choose from. But Amazon gear …

If you love the convenience of Amazon Prime’s two-day shipping, you’ll love Amazon Prime Now. In some communities, this service ships products within two hours. There are some requirements you must meet to get the speedier shipping, or you have to pay an extra fee.  Amazon Prime Now is limited to big cities, but the company is continually expanding its …

Imagine that by just saying, “Alexa, start my morning,” your bedside Echo Dot can tune into your preferred Spotify playlist, raise your automated smart blinds to let the sunshine in, and set your home’s thermostat to that perfect winter morning 75 degrees. It’s all thanks to one of Alexa’s most useful features called Routines. If you’ve never used Routines before and …

Whether you’re in the market for a new abode or you’re looking to upgrade some older home essentials like a dishwasher or a fridge, it’s good to have an idea of when you can expect major appliances to hit their expiration dates. Even if your stove or dryer isn’t on the fritz, you may want to upgrade to improve your …

While the end of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is in sight with the introduction of the vaccine, there are still factors to consider – and we all still need to act with caution. One of the ways people have sought to protect themselves is by using air purifiers, which resulted in 57% sales growth during 2020. In addition to frequent hand …

Which kitchen appliance features sharp blades that spin at incredible speeds: A blender or a food processor? Well, both, actually. But while blenders and food processors have many similarities, these appliances serve very different purposes. To make your life in the kitchen easier, it’s wise to know what each of these high-speed machines is best at slicing and dicing, as …

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 “Ring took its best doorbell and added a bump in the key specs. Then it gave it radar!” High resolution High-quality video day and night User-friendly installation Radar detection Ring’s latest video doorbell builds upon previous successes and adds a new dimension to its bag of tricks: Radar, which seems all the rage right now …

Amazon’s Echo Show has competition from brands like Lenovo, Facebook, and others, but the Google Nest Hub Max is perhaps its biggest competitor. The Echo Show and the Google Nest Hub Max are the two main options to consider right now if you’re looking at full-sized offerings, as opposed to the smaller, more compact options (think Nest Hub and Echo …

An air fryer cooks food quickly, uses minimal ingredients during preparation, and is easy enough for pretty much anyone to use — from kitchen novices to cooking pros. Famous for making French fries, chicken tenders, and other crunchy snacks without a ton of oil, air fryers can help you save on calories too. Just like your microwave, toaster oven, or any …