There's a lot more red tape with you're smartening up an apartment that you don't own. You usually can't damage the apartment or do heavy installation unless you want to end up in hot water with the landlord. Fortunately, there are smart home devices that are small and relatively portable so that you can set them up in your new apartment (or house!) when you eventually move out. We've rounded up our favorite apartment-ready smart devices, from smart speakers to smart door bells, smart lights to smart locks so you can take your place to the next level.
The Year's Best Home Fitness GiftsAs the pandemic rages on, gyms face an uncertain future. Even if you're not among the 50 percent of Americans who say they won't return to them, your local spot may already be closed or operating at such a reduced occupancy that you can't grab a bench. The only sure thing in fitness these days is WOFH (working out from home). So here's a bunch of gear you can get or gift to shape up without leaving your street.
The 13 Best Slippers to Wear at HomeComfortable, functional, breathable and warm, the best slippers to wear at home join features essential for everyday wear. The styles don’t need to match your outfit, but they can match your lifestyle with a variety of materials and silhouettes, from luxurious leather shoes lined with wool to comfortable knit slip-ons that are breathable and cool. These are our favorites for wearing around the house this season.
The 50 Best Things to Buy from IKEAMost people probably don’t want to think about how many hours they’ve spent trying (and failing) to navigate the fluorescent maze that calls itself “Ikea.” The Swedish superstore is filled to the brim with amazingly affordable home decor, storage solutions and meatballs. To make the shopping experience less overwhelming for the everyday shopper, we combed through the retailer’s entire online inventory to curate some of its best products.
Never Screw up Rice Again With This Chef-Approved Rice CookerWhen Saul Montiel moved to the United States from Mexico, he took up a job as a dishwasher in New York City. Between guidance from the chefs he worked with and culinary skills he picked up working at his family's restaurants in Mexico, Montiel found work cooking food instead of washing the plates it came on. Now he's the executive chef at Cantina Rooftop, a Mexican restaurant in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. From a molcajete to a rubber cutting board, these are Montiel's most essential kitchen tools.
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