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While the demand for smart homes is rising, cost is still a barrier. However, some devices can help you enjoy the benefits of smart technology without the trouble of a complete overhaul. You can use a ...

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Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

When it comes time to automate our homes, many of us turn to smart plugs. We can easily upgrade our dumb devices with a smart plug, allowing us to do everything from turning them on and off remotely ...