#at-home-products

#at-home-products

"We want to make the Graham Norton of video games," says Kirsty Rigden, the chief executive of Brighton-based FuturLab, which makes PowerWash Simulator. Aspiring to emulate a talkshow host who has a reputation for being affable rather than for setting pulses racing is perhaps an unusual ambition for a gaming studio.

The convenience of sourcing online is fraught with more pitfalls than most of us want to admit. Try finding adequate photos of a vintage piece's condition-close-ups of the fabric, video of damaged areas, any images of a piece's rear or underside!

Gardening takes patience, but gadgets can make the process easier for those who struggle with plant care. Utilizing technology can lead to better outcomes.

Most power strips are designed to handle a low load from small appliances like cell phone chargers, computers, and televisions. Plugging in a high-wattage appliance - or multiple - may cause the power strip to overheat, leading to a major fire hazard.

If you're looking to whip your home into shape, this list of clever organizing finds is just what you need. Every single item is backed by the Bustle shopping team, who spilled all the tea on what makes these products absolute must-buys. Ahead, discover items that will take your entire home from cluttered and chaotic to streamlined and tidy. Think game-changing finds designed to transform closets and cabinets, cut back on waste, and simply make your everyday routine so much easier.

The results? They picked out 26 cleaning solutions, calling them their favorites. From tried-and-true staples to brand-new discoveries, see below for our top picks.

Add a cheerful touch to your home with this Faux Peony Bundle from Pottery Barn. You don't need gardening skills, just set it out and enjoy. Each bundle has five blooms in bright spring colors, perfect for indoor spaces. Farmers' Market Herb Live Wreath & Garland Add a pop of color and flair to your front door a fresh look with this decorative wreath from Williams Sonoma.

Every March, our team makes the trip to Chicago for the Inspired Home Show (IHS), one of the biggest housewares trade shows of the year, where thousands of brands debut new products, innovations, and releases across every category imaginable, from kitchen and bath to bed, organization, and beyond.

All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.

Some home products might look a little quirky at first, but when you see them in action, it's clear they solve those everyday annoyances that constantly drive you nuts - you know, cluttered cabinets, dark hallways in the middle of the night, remote controls that always go missing. That's why we carefully curated the list below. From small upgrades to inventions that feel straight-up genius, these picks will make a huge difference.

Kohler's Anthem EvoCycle Smart Shower makes it easy to be more mindful about your water consumption. That's because when it's in "Cycle" mode, you can save up to 80% of water with a filtered, recirculated flow from the shower head. It uses an in-floor reservoir and filter in the shower base to do this, along with a closed loop system to deliver the recycled and fresh water mixture to the shower head. But you still get all the luxury that Kohler plumbing offers

Big changes don't have to cost big bucks.

If you want to hang art, tighten loose drawer pulls, change lightbulbs, and safely plug in electronics (read: live your day-to-day life!) at home, you'll want to keep a few basic tools on hand. - Former Home Projects Editor, Sarah Everett 1. A Flathead Screwdriver 2. A Phillips Head Screwdriver 4. An Electric Screwdriver or Power Drill 8. An Assortment of Nails 9. Extra Screws, Nuts, and Bolts 16. Oil and Water-Displacing Spray