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, ...

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Meredith is a writer and brand strategist with expertise in trends forecasting and Gen Z and Millennial culture. In addition to producing lifestyle content, she uses data-driven storytelling and ...

If you’re looking to build a smart home, it can be daunting figuring out where to start. There are now thousands of products on the market, covering everything from smart bulbs and smart thermostats ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. After a messy start, Google’s Home ecosystem is finally starting to come together. After a messy start, Google’s ...