"Household" Blogs & Blog Posts

The age old debate about who does more around the house will never be settled, thanks to some philosophers may at least understand why it won’t be settled. Using affordance theory (which is about objects, situations, and actions being related)...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, also called "forever chemicals" are linked to severe health problems like cancer and thyroid disease.

It’s better to keep your shower clean than to wait until you can’t ignore the mess anymore, but that doesn’t make sticking to a regular cleaning schedule any easier. Whether you like to clean as you go or just want an easier way to scrub down t...

Distilled vinegar is so good at cleaning so many types of surfaces that we sometimes forget it also cleans the air. If you’ve run out of Febreze but your living room is starting to smell a little funky, you can clear that stink right up with a bowl...

Kohler is no stranger to smart bathroom tech, but it’s clearly adapting its products to deal with a pandemic-struck world. The company has introduced several new devices headlined by the Stillness Bath, a tech-enhanced tub inspired by Japanese fore...

GE sold its lighting business to smart home veteran Savant this spring, and that’s about to have a significant impact on the devices you can buy. The newly owned GE Lighting is ditching the slightly awkward C by GE branding in favor of the Cync nam...

You may have seen it decorating a fancy foyer on HGTV: eucalyptus, a muted green plant with long stems and circular leaves sprouting along its length. Commonly used in spas and bathhouses, it’s also a popular addition for essential oils diffusers,...