Discover how the Arduino Opta Pro can be leveraged beyond its industrial roots for smart home and DIY automation. In my article, I share hands‑on insights, practical code examples, and hardware ...

The Arduino Oplà kit is a simple way to start building Internet of Things gadgets for fun and, for some, profit. The $114 starter kit includes an Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 board—basically a tiny, ...

If you are planning on building any Arduino home automation projects you might be interested to know that the official Arduino team have announced that the Arduino Cloud now supports Google Home. The ...

“BBQs can also be stressful, however. Anyone who has ever tried to host one will know the challenges of managing multiple meats at once, trying to avoid any overcooking (or undercooking) disasters, ...

The $10 ESP32 board has been a complete game-changer. It has helped transform my approach to building a reliable, ...

One of the great things about home automation is that it’s limitless. Whether you add more smart locks, toss some smart light bulbs into lamps, or add another smart thermostat to your home, it’s ...

In day-to-day life, there are financial concerns that we all have to juggle. Groceries, childcare, bills, insurance, and taxes are just some of the money matters that make being an adult such a ...

[Mike] is doing a little series that is about DIY smart homes. While these wont turn your house into a Hal 9000 (and hopefully wont try and kill you), they are fun and fairly easy to carry out. Parts ...

Smart home hacking exists, but it's probably not the threat you think it is. Here are the facts, practices to keep you safe and more.

Parking sensors have become a must-have these days given the crowded cities we live in, but instead of paying hundreds of dollars to get them installed in your car, why not build your own at home?

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...