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, ...

Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture. If you made a list of things that need to be redesigned and updated for the smart-tech era, it might ...

A new year is a time of new beginnings and, as corny as it sounds, a great excuse to look at areas of your life that need ...

Smart home devices should not only enable consumers to live better and save them time and cost, the technologies should also be made to last as demand for sustainable products continues to grow. To ...

Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient.

Editor’s Note: Commercial Integrator has teamed up with the IMCCA, the New York-based non-profit industry association for unified communication and workplace collaboration, to produce a quarterly ...

Simplicity is truly an art when it comes to tiny home configurations. Ingenious designers and builders have proven time and time again that the challenges of a small space can be overcome with ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

Regardless of its size, a kitchen is typically the heart of a home. In addition to being a place for preparing meals, it's also the go-to spot for socializing with your favorite people. Naturally, the ...

Apple’s rumored smart home display may look a lot like an old friend — the iMac G4 of the early 2000s. In the Power On newsletter this weekend, Mark Gurman reports that the countertop tablet will ...