From monitoring the weather to controlling your smart home, Amazon Echo has hundreds of different skills. One that piqued our interest here at Family Handyman is Alexa Guard, a home security feature built right into the speaker. Say “Alexa, I’m leaving” to your Amazon Echo and it will activate guard mode, listening for breaking glass …
Getting a good night’s rest can be difficult when your duvet causes you to overheat. To help you in your search for the best lightweight duvet inserts, I’ve gathered a list of the top options on Amazon, based on three main consideration: fill, shell material, and stitching. Whether you’re looking for a duvet insert, choosing …
Back in October we mentioned our plans to add a hanging daybed to the covered portion of our front porch and our entire family couldn’t be more excited that it’s finally done. Hanging daybeds like this are super popular in our area, and we’ve always had a soft spot for them. Is there anything better …
All-Purpose: Cuisinart The Cuisinart Electric Kettle is one of the best all-around models you can buy. Some of its highlights include fast boiling thanks to 1500 watts of power, as well as a convenient cordless base. This Taste of Home editor tried an electric kettle at home, and it changed her life forever! The post Our …
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This is the year to grow your own vegetables! And we have the perfect source of inspiration for you. Ashlie Thomas, AKA @TheMochaGardener is sharing her gardening adventures and wisdom with us. She and her husband Tyler began growing veggies at home in North Carolina in 2019, in hand-built, octagonal raised beds that they named …
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Africa Studio/Shutterstock Brighten-UpModern style uses color sparingly—but the color chosen to highlight a space is often bright—resulting in a fresh feel that pops against its surroundings. And because the background furniture and walls are neutral, you can change styles with no more than a few accessory switches, making modern-style affordable to boot. Plus: How to …
Build a Kitchen Island You’ll probably spend more than $500 if you buy a kitchen island and have it installed. But you should stay well under budget if you buy affordable cabinets and go with an inexpensive countertop like butcher block.
There’s a right pan for every recipe, but you’ll also want to be sure you’re using the right pan for your stove. The best pans for glass top stove surfaces have smooth, flat bottoms and are made from materials that won’t scratch your cooktop surface. Choose pans that are easy for you to maneuver since …
How to Choose a Paint Color for a Kid’s Room A kid’s room or nursery can be one of the most fun places in your home to decorate. This is not the time to go conservative. Be playful, especially when it comes to paint color. But how do you narrow your choices? We turned to …
Drones have become an important part of the construction industry. They provide valuable data for site analysis, project progress, inspections, worker safety and marketing. Here are some ways construction companies can use drones to improve productivity, safety and profit. Create Maps and Monitor Jobsites A drone map, made up of many individual pictures, provides a …
