How to Choose the Right UPS for a Smart Home
Outages are a nuisance for all homes, but they are especially problematic for smart homes. Your router, modem, smart home hub, cameras, and network switches are small devices that sip electricity. But …
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Home Energy Automation Projects to Start Before Summer
As temperatures climb, your home shifts from heating mode to cooling mode. Energy usage patterns change, devices run longer, and power bills creep up. Spring is the right time to tune your …
TRMNL OG (7.5″) E-Ink Dashboard Review: A Focused, Battery-Powered Family Status Board
There are a lot of ways to put information on a wall. You can mount an old iPad, you can build a Home Assistant dashboard, or you can buy a smart display. …
Your 2026 Home Technology Tune-Up Checklist
By March, most people have stopped thinking about upgrades and started living with their systems. That makes this a good time for a reset. If you rely on your home technology for …
The Smart Home Relationship Test: Automations Your Family Will Actually Appreciate
February is the month when everyone talks about relationships, communication, and showing appreciation. But if you’re a smart home enthusiast, you already know the real key to a healthy relationship: automations your …
One Year With Monarch Money: Why I’m Still Using It
About a year ago, I published a deep dive into Monarch Money after testing several budgeting tools and finally committing to a more intentional way of managing my finances. At the time, …
The State Of My Smart Home (2026)
Welcome to my annual “State of My Smart Home” update for 2026. Every year, I look back and think I didn’t make that many changes, and every year, I’m proven wrong. The …