In this article, I’ll compare seven best smart outdoor grills (wifi enabled) to help you choose the right one for your home. A Smarter Way To Cook Outside iving on the coast of Massachusetts, summer is short and every weekend counts. When I’m cooking for a crowd, I look for best smart outdoor grills that connect to my phone, hold …
Ring vs Eufy vs Aqara: Best Video Doorbell of 2026?
It’s Ring vs Eufy vs Aqara in an epic showdown of the best video doorbells you can get this year. Ding-dong! A Modern Day Peephole remember visiting my Nana’s apartment when I was a kid. She lived in a high-rise filled with other elderly residents, and two things always stood out to me. First was the balcony. She was up …
Aura vs Nixplay vs Skylight: 2026 Digital Frame Faceoff
In the post, I promise to give you a “full-picture” comparison of the Aura vs Nixplay vs Skylight digital frames. A Thousand Words n a hunt for a birthday gift for my sister Kara, I landed on digital photo frames-and quickly realized not all of them are created equal. As I researched several digital photo frames available at Amazon, I …
11 Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers for Lush Lawns (2026)
I compare the 11 best smart sprinkler controllers for Rachio, Rain Bird, Orbit, Netro, Moen, Hunter, and more based on yard fit, app control, and setup.
7 Best Smart Outdoor Lights for Home & Yard (2026)
In this blog post, I’ll review the seven best smart outdoor lights you can buy to brighten your home and yard this year. Outdoor Lights Are So Fun mart outdoor lights are one of the easiest upgrades you can make to your home—they boost security, save energy, and instantly improve curb appeal. I’ve tested and installed several of these setups …
Husqvarna vs Worx vs Ecovacs: Best Robot Mower? (2026)
In this article, I compare the Husqvarna vs Worx vs Ecovacs robot lawnmowers to help find the best robot mower for your yard. The Best Robot Mower for You used to own a Worx robot mower, so I already knew how nice it is to have the lawn handled for you. When it came time to upgrade for my much …
5 Best Robot Mowers Without Boundary Wire for 2026
In this article, I share my picks for the best robot mowers without boundary wire, based on real-life experience and some serious research. So Long, Perimeter Wires! was hesitant about robotic lawn mowers, especially those requiring digging trenches to lay down perimeter wires—it seemed like too much effort for my small lawn. However, with a patch of grass under 1/4 …
7 Best Smart Wifi Water Shutoff Valves (2026 Update)
In this blog post, I’ll compare the best smart wifi water shutoff valves to help protect your home from unexpected water damage. Wifi Water Shutoff Valves Can Save You Thousands few years ago, I woke up to the sound of water rushing through my apartment. A burst pipe had flooded my living room before I even noticed. If only I …