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Non-wedding-centric apps and sites that can help plan your wedding

No one ever said planning a wedding would be easy. Check out some our favorite apps for doing so, many of which are likely already on your smartphone.
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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.
the autonomous desk is a standing that talks talking

This talking desk will do everything for you but your actual job

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Tesla’s Powerwall home batteries keep you juiced up when the grid (or sun) goes down

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Broke your mom’s vase? 3D print her a new one at Lowe’s

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View master: Researchers developing LCD shutters that go from transparent to a new scene

Leesa Mattress review

Leesa Mattress Review

the gosun grill is a portable solar cooker

You can use this solar grill even on cloudy days (Update)

the poppy reserve is a wine rack that auto orders vino

Wine-less? Never again with a wine rack that will automatically order bottles from Amazon

Tesla Solar City

Don’t have $13K to pony up for a Tesla home battery? It may lease them instead

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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.
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The seven sensors within this sensor might be enough to make your home brilliant

ottobox is a smart outlet invented by teenager

This 18-year-old thinks he’s found a way to cut your electricity bill in half

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Clean burn: This stationary bike powers a washing machine in its wheel

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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.
Owen Van Natta: Driveway leads to the home

Driveway owners, meet the people who want to pay to park there

Amazing grill setups: Coastroad Grill

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?
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To grow up and not out, San Jose needs to get smarter (with more tech)

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Compact laundry machines perfect for apartments with kitchen showers

Moley Robotics

In a couple years, you’ll be able to sleep in while this robot makes you breakfast

Game Of Thrones Toilet

This Game of Thrones toilet is fit for the Lord of the Seven Kingdoms

A shelf that tells you when you need milk and more ideas from a home hackathon

Game of Homes: 15 houses that look they belong to the Lannisters (or Starks)

Windwheel in the sky: Someday, people could live in this silent turbine

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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
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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.
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Push to buy: Amazon’s Dash buttons turn your house into a store

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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.
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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.
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What the 1950s ‘kitchen of the future’ got right (and what was just plain crazy)

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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.
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Soak cool: The biggest trends in bathroom renovation