Apple Tried Hard To Sell Me On The HomeView As A Seamless Smart Home Experience And Succeeded

A CNET reporter tried Apple’s HomeView at a New York event, seeing simplified device setup, Face ID profiles and a compact kitchen display.

The Best Feature Of Apple’s HomeView Might Be Its Simplicity

Apple’s $299 HomeView is designed as an always-available shared home interface. Its simplicity may matter more than its features, but key details remain untested.

Apple’s HomeView Ad Is Confusing To Everyone Except Parents

Apple’s chaotic HomeView ad has confused some viewers while parents of teens say its portrayal of a hectic morning feels familiar.

Our Editors Are Buying Every Design Lover We Know This $60 Amazon Gift

Veranda’s new $60 hardcover features 34 homes and hotels worldwide. The editors recommend it as a gift for design and travel enthusiasts.

Not Chemicals Or Traps: Say Goodbye To Stink Bugs With A Clothing Staple You Likely Have On Hand

Hunker describes using pantyhose in a vacuum tube to catch stink bugs, plus disposal and home-sealing steps. The method has not been independently tested.

How Apple Can Win The Smart Home

Apple is holding its first dedicated smart home event, with a display and updated devices reportedly planned. Siri’s performance may determine its prospects.

3 Ways To Make Your Bathroom Feel Cosier This Autumn

A seasonal bathroom refresh can focus on warmer lighting, inviting colours and soft, moisture-resistant flooring.

Forget Crowded Hooks: This Vintage Thrift Find Is A Cuter Way To Hang And Store Towels

A Hunker report highlights vintage wooden swivel racks as a space-saving way to hang towels separately and check for wear before buying.

Not A Conversation Pit: This Modern Spin On Living Room Design Brings The Cozy Vibes

A furniture rearrangement can create an inward-facing living room for conversation without the construction and permanence of a sunken pit.

I’m Fed Up With Coming Home To An Icy Hallway – 5 Things I’m Doing To Warm It Up

An Ideal Home writer shares five steps for tackling a cold hallway, including draught-proofing, floor coverings and radiator placement.