If you have tons of smart home gadgets scattered throughout your house, you’ll want to make use of Google Home’s ability to create rooms. This allows you to easily manage all your devices by ...

This story is featured in the March/April 2025 issue of ESSENCE. Traditionally, the bathroom has been a preferred area of the house to prepare for whatever the day will throw at you—from big meetings ...

"Safe rooms" give you someplace safe to weather emergencies—and you don’t have to spend a fortune to create one. But what if you can’t get out of the house for some reason? Whether it’s bad guys ...

It’s springtime, finally! For many people, that also means it’s time for spring cleaning. But if you haven’t already, consider also applying feng shui principles to your home. You don’t need to buy ...