One object has traveled through time and space
During the last 1,000 years or so, one small item has traveled through time and space, having been curiously inspected, lost, then found again. It isn’t…
Year: 2026
Your new best friend might be an AI
You’ve probably heard of Alexa or Google Assistant, the friendly voices that answer questions, play music, and set reminders. A recent survey found that…
Recalling the events of our lives: Half a century since the war in Vietnam
If you think back a little over 50 years, those haunting images from April 1975 may still linger: the frantic helicopter evacuations from Saigon’s…
If your stove shouldn’t be on, this device will turn it off
The iGuard was one of the most talked-about smart home products at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show. The iGuard is designed for one critical purpose:…
Vinyl plank flooring trends
Today’s vinyl flooring isn’t like the cracked linoleum of decades past. Vinyl plank flooring can pass for real wood or stone and take a major beating, and…
Are you ready for tornado season?
Prepare your home and family for tornado season, which runs during the spring and summer for large parts of the U.S. Some simple home maintenance can help…
Check before you wreck
Home renovation videos on TikTok might be hugely satisfying to watch, but the demolition phase can expose more than just original wood floors….
News from Home: A coffeemaker that does too much?
When you wake up in the morning and stumble to your coffeemaker, are you really in the mood to have a conversation with it? Bosch assumes that you do, and…
Deciding which home repairs should come first
When you’re ready to tackle repairs, prioritize safety and high risk issues first. Home inspectors and experts from sources like Redfin, AmeriSave, and…
EV charging essentials for the older home
Switching to an electric vehicle (EV) offers eco-friendly perks and fuel savings, but if your home predates the 2000s, charging setup demands careful…