Wyze launches $15 pair of smart plugs for controlling your home appliances

Smart home appliance maker Wyze is expanding its lineup to include a new connected wall plug that’s up for preorder today in a pack of two for $15. The device is pretty standard: it connects to an outlet, communicates with the Wyze mobile app, and lets you monitor and control power to whatever happens to be plugged … Read more

5 futuristic home lighting solutions starting at just $15

You don’t need to be a millionaire to step up your home decor, and creative lighting is one of the best ways to make a big impact on your guests without making a big impact on your wallet. It’s something most people don’t think about often enough, but “smart lighting” is still new enough that … Read more

15 Modern Bathroom Essentials to Upgrade Your Space

Modern means a lot of things: simple, geometric, high tech—the list goes on. What it doesn’t mean is eclectic and cluttered. If you ask us, the streamlined, muted color palette is the exact look you want for a serene bathroom space. And you don’t need much to get the vibes you’re after: Just a few key … Read more

Here’s how much you need to earn to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in 15 of America’s biggest cities

View Slideshow» Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock … One-third of Americans overpay for housing, and renters have it the worst .In fact, almost half spend over 30% of their incomes on rent, exceeding the standard measure of affordability, according to the 2017 State of the Nation’s Housing report, published by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. In addition to transportation … Read more