Holy shih tzu, this woman wants to power homes with dog poo
Instead of just tossing dog poop into the trash, one day you could be converting it into fuel for your home.
This talking desk will do everything for you but your actual job
It's pretty widely known that we shouldn't sit at our desk all day. The Autonomous Desk goes beyond the standard standing desk with voice-recognition capabilities and the ability to sync with smart devices.
Tesla’s Powerwall home batteries keep you juiced up when the grid (or sun) goes down
On April 30, Elon Musk announced Tesla Energy, the company's suite of batteries for the home, business, industries, and utilities. The Powerwall is the $3,500 residential version.
Broke your mom’s vase? 3D print her a new one at Lowe’s
If you've always wanted to try out a 3D printer and have a home improvement project on your hands, Lowe's may be the place for you. The company has installed 3D printers in a Mountain View, California store, along with experts, to help homeowners out.
View master: Researchers developing LCD shutters that go from transparent to a new scene
Researchers at Pusan National University in South Korea are developing LCD shutters that can be either transparent or opaque, meaning you can see out your window or use the shutters as a screen.
Leesa Mattress Review
Finding the perfect mattress is largely about personal preference, so it’s nice that Leesa lets you test it out in the privacy of your own home.
You can use this solar grill even on cloudy days (Update)
A solar cooker is a brilliant idea but no good on cloudy days, right? The GoSun Grill solves that problem with its thermal battery, which lets you cook for four hours, even at night.
Wine-less? Never again with a wine rack that will automatically order bottles from Amazon
Quirky's Poppy products use Amazon Dash Replacement Service to order staples before you run out. Now a refillable wine rack is under development, thanks to Quirky's inventor community.
Don’t have $13K to pony up for a Tesla home battery? It may lease them instead
There are a few rumors flying around about Tesla's upcoming April 30 announcement, when it's expected to reveal its home battery. The company could lease the battery rather than sell it, according to The Guardian.
Recyc-ale: Ways to reuse old kegs around the house
Kegs aren't something people normally have lying around the house, but we found a bunch of really cool DIY projects for upcycling them.
The seven sensors within this sensor might be enough to make your home brilliant
Our smartphones have tons of sensors in them, and that concept inspired the Notion Sensor. It has lots of sensors inside it, while staying about the size of an Oreo, and it can tell you lots about what's happening in your home.
This 18-year-old thinks he’s found a way to cut your electricity bill in half
Teenagers: You give them guff, and they invent a smart outlet. At least, that's what happened with Ameer Sami, who invented the Ottobox at the age of 16, which he says can save 50 percent on energy bills. Now 18, he's launched a Kickstarter campaign.
Clean burn: This stationary bike powers a washing machine in its wheel
Combining many people's least favorite things, the Bike Washing Machine cleans your clothes as you pedal. Depending on your temperament, this could be a way to make laundry even less fun.
The smart garbage can is here, and it wants to take charge of your groceries
Before you toss out that empty can of macaroni, scan it before the GeniCan, and you will have another item placed on your shopping list.
Driveway owners, meet the people who want to pay to park there
If you own a driveway but no car, you might be interested to learn Cityfyd is a startup, launching in Portland in September, that lets people rent their driveways to people looking for parking.
Meat me on the patio: Amazing grill setups
These amazing grill setups go way beyond just a single grill sitting next to the patio furniture. How hot is your barbecue?
To grow up and not out, San Jose needs to get smarter (with more tech)
If you think cities are crowded now, just wait until 2050, when 66 percent of people will live in an urban area. To help deal with the increased demand, cities are already getting smarter.
Compact laundry machines perfect for apartments with kitchen showers
Hunting for quarters on laundry day is a pain, but many apartments are too small for in-unit laundry machines. Compact washers and dryers are a good alternative, and there are more on the market than ever before.
In a couple years, you’ll be able to sleep in while this robot makes you breakfast
Do you smell what this robot is cooking? It's a crab bisque, based on a recipe from a MasterChef winner. Moley Robotics wants you to have these robot hands in your home in two years, prepping all your meals for you.
This Game of Thrones toilet is fit for the Lord of the Seven Kingdoms
Something tells us Robert Baratheon would have appreciated this: Super-Fan Builds made an Iron Throne that's actually a toilet for one lucky bar owner. We're glad we're not the ones who have to clean it, though.
A shelf that tells you when you need milk and more ideas from a home hackathon
In just 24 hours, teams of makers hacked a bunch of home appliances to give them cool, new features at the GE FirstBuild Hack the Home Hackathon over the weekend in Louisville, Kentucky.
Game of Homes: 15 houses that look they belong to the Lannisters (or Starks)
Game of Thrones gives off a very medieval vibe, as long as you ignore the dragons. Here are 15 houses that incorporate that style of architecture and decor into there homes.
Windwheel in the sky: Someday, people could live in this silent turbine
This beautiful structure is purely in the concept phase, but what a concept: a silent turbine that also houses an amusement park ride and apartments. Will this one day dominate the Rotterdam skyline?
Dirty in bed: Why you need to wash your sheets right now
Do you like cuddling up with dust mites every night? If not, then you should be washing your sheets way more frequently than you probably are.
Why does this 700-square-foot trailer cost $1.2 million?
Always wanted to summer on the Hamptons? This trailer is going for $1.2 million. Sure, it's not right on the beach, but it's close to Jerry Seinfeld's place
Get fired up to make these <em>Game of Thrones</em> dragon eggs this Easter
Hunting for a cool alternative to Easter eggs this year? Put on your DIY hat and make some Game of Thrones-style dragon eggs.
Wish you were a baller? Check out these homes with indoor basketball courts
Lots of people have basketball hopes on their garages, letting them play some driveway hoops, but these homes have full-fledged indoor basketball courts.
Push to buy: Amazon’s Dash buttons turn your house into a store
The Amazon Dash Button sticks to your washer, fridge, or anywhere else you want to place it. When you run out of detergent or mac 'n' cheese, you press the button, and more will be on its way.
An ADT exec went rogue and created Abode, a contract-free security system
Traditional home security systems don't offer much flexibility, but a former ADT employee thinks his new system, Abode, is the safest out there.
Blogger gets backlash for not loving this appliance you’ve probably never heard of
Have you ever heard of a Thermomix? It's a multi-function appliance that supposedly does the job of 12 machines. It costs about that much, too.
What the 1950s ‘kitchen of the future’ got right (and what was just plain crazy)
We may not have flying cars and jetpacks, but some more realistic 1950s dreamers came shockingly close to predicting our culinary future. Then again, we’re still waiting for some of it.
These homes are luxe, $75,000, and tiny
Want to move into a tiny house but don't want to leave behind your stainless steel appliances? Tiny Heirloom homes on wheels don't sacrifice luxury.
Soak cool: The biggest trends in bathroom renovation
Looking to upgrade to a two-person shower or a second sink in your master bath? If so, then you're right in step with the biggest bathroom renovation trends, according to a recent survey from Houzz.
Facebook would like to be part of your smart home
At yesterday's F8 conference, Parse, which is owned by Facebook, announced a developer platform for the Internet of Things. It's Facebook's first big leap into the connected-home environment.