The first thing to know is that, compared to other smart home tech, smart light bulbs are simple. They’re almost exactly the same as conventional LED bulbs, but with a whole host of added benefits. You can do a host of other neat things with smart light bulbs that you simply can’t conventional LED bulbs, too. Most of them have to do with control. Here's everything you need to know.
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The laptop is the workhorse in most workspaces — with Grovemade, you can integrate it beautifully into your home office. Each laptop solution is designed for a particular use — dual or single screen. Whether it's the sculptural hit of the laptop stand, or the small footprint and ideal screen height of the riser, Grovemade's laptop solutions hit the mark. Whatever you pick, it's sure to upgrade your space so you can get your best work done. Price: $90+
The 4 Kitchen Essentials of a Thai ChefFor over a decade, chef Emshika Alberini has been bringing Thai food to Littleton, a small town in New Hampshire, with Chang Thai Cafe. The chef, originally from Bangkok, first came to New York, where she worked a corporate job before finding a calling in the restaurant industry, a move sparked by her late sister's encouragement. So if you're looking to cook like a Thai chef, these are her four most-loved kitchen essentials.
Save Yourself from Allergy Season Pain With This Dust-Slaying Air PurifierDo you smell that? Neither can I, thanks to nasal congestion. Spring is almost here, and so are the allergy-related symptoms that come along with it. Luckily, top-rated air purifier brand Blueair has just launched its DustMagnet series — and I can breathe easier already. Here's why we love it.
A Bento Box for Weed and 7 More Home and Design ReleasesWelcome to Window Shopping, a weekly exercise in lusting over home products we want in our homes right the hell now. This week: the perfect strawberry, the easiest coffee table you'll ever assemble and more.
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