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Bowflex spring sale knocks up to $800 off our favorite home gym gear
Summer is right around the corner and if you’re looking to shed some fat, now is the perfect time. Memorial Day sales have started and some of our favorite treadmills, exercise bikes, and adjustable dumbbells are now on sale. Through May 26, Bowflex is taking up to $800 off select home gym equipment. The sale includes SelectTech weights from $129,…
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12 Low-Tech Ways to Protect Your Home From an Intruder
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Even though the residential burglary rate has been dropping steadily in recent years (down 26% between 2019 and 2023), many of us still worry about being robbed or experiencing a home invasion. Alarm systems and other high-tech security are really effective—a study once found that 83% of criminals check for…
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How to Prep Your Smart Home for Summer Vacations
Summary Check security devices like cameras are working properly with up-to-date firmware. Automate lighting to simulate someone being home, saving electricity and enhancing security. Adjust thermostat settings, set smart locks with temporary access codes, and prep smart sprinklers before vacation. Are you planning your upcoming summer vacation? Be sure your smart home is ready before you depart. From checking your…
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Video Game Moms Who Made Games Feel Like Home: A Mother’s Day Tribute
Ah, the embrace of a truly special video game… It’s more than play, isn’t it? It’s a haven, a digital sanctuary where we, as gamers, find ourselves not just adventuring, but truly feeling. We lose ourselves in those vibrant, pixelated worlds, and amidst the quests and battles, something profound happens – our hearts connect. And beneath all the hardships, some…
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How to Choose a Home Inspector
Hiring someone who’s certified by a professional organization can give you a bit more assurance that they are knowledgeable. Among the requirements for certification from ASHI, for instance, candidates must pass an in-person National Home Inspector Examination and document that they’ve done at least 250 paid home inspections. InterNACHI’s certification requirements include having candidates pass its Online Inspector Examination and…
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How to Choose a Home Inspector
Hiring someone who’s certified by a professional organization can give you a bit more assurance that they are knowledgeable. Among the requirements for certification from ASHI, for instance, candidates must pass an in-person National Home Inspector Examination and document that they’ve done at least 250 paid home inspections. InterNACHI’s certification requirements include having candidates pass its Online Inspector Examination and…
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How to Get the Most From a Home Inspection
This is your chance to get an in-depth look at a place you may call home and ask all the questions you want. “There are a lot of systems in a house to go over,” says Don Norman, a senior building consultant for BPG Inspections in Alpharetta, Ga. Do the following as you walk through the house: Take your time.…
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How to Make Your Smart Home Devices Play Nicely Together
Summary Smart home devices are often incompatible with each other, but using versatile smart home hubs can help. Ecosystems such as Alexa, Google Home, or Apple Home can control different devices, but Home Assistant offers wider compatibility. Matter devices can potentially lead to fewer compatibility issues in your smart home. Smart home technology can often feel far from smart. You…
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How to simplify Wi-Fi management with ASUS Smart Home Master
If you have a Wi-Fi 7 router from ASUS or a ZenWiFi mesh system that supports this standard, you get a brand new feature: Smart Home Master. Its purpose is to simplify the process of managing your network, by allowing you to create multiple types of Wi-Fi networks that are automatically optimized for different purposes. For example, you can quickly…
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Home Depot Decor Days sale is live from $19 — 25 deals I’d shop on patio furniture and more
Home Depot is famous for being a one-stop home improvement shop — but what might surprise you is that it’s also a home decor and furniture destination. In fact, today kicks off the first day of Home Depot’s Decor Days, a five-day, online-only savings event. From now through May 5, you can save up to 50% off home and decor…
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