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Amazon’s 2026 Echo lineup adds Matter, Thread and Zigbee across speakers and displays, while the Echo Show 16 includes sponsored content.

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• November 3, 2026

House Beautiful quotes organizing and design experts on 13 categories to review after five years at home, from unused gadgets to old paint.

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• November 3, 2026

Hardware Retailing’s Dec. 9 Hot Products roundup describes seven items, from USB outlets and hand tools to vehicle storage and paint prep.

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• November 3, 2026

NHPA has launched NHPA Daily News, bringing its publication coverage and retailer network together in a daily digital offering.

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• November 2, 2026

Learn how smart thermostats work, check system compatibility, compare useful features, and weigh installation, privacy, and possible savings.

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• November 2, 2026

Compare Google Nest Learning Thermostat and Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium across sensors, learning, ecosystem, and value to decide which fits your home.

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• November 2, 2026

Check compatibility, install a smart thermostat safely, connect it to Wi-Fi, and set schedules that suit your home.

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• November 2, 2026

An Ideal Home contributor describes six benefits of renovating an 18th-century house gradually, from better design decisions to less pressure.

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• November 2, 2026

Mike Aylen outlines customer groups, department-level discounts and regular reviews as ways hardware retailers can manage contractor pricing and margins.

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• November 2, 2026

A hands-on report finds the $149 HomePod Mini 2 faster and easier to use, but its promised Mac speaker feature disappointed in testing.

• Auto Home Bots Team
• November 2, 2026