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An Iris Wi-Fi Smart Plug is a very helpful smart home device that allows you to manage and oversee lights, small appliances and electronics from your phone. It's also a great first step toward smart home living. These devices will allow you to test and see the benefits and convenience of turning your house into a smart home. Learn how Wi-Fi Smart Plugs can make your life easier below.   1. Toggle lights on and off or use a schedule to keep the house looking occupied while you're away.   2. Let the kids know it's time for homework by switching off the TV or games console.   3. Left your curling iron on again? Let Iris switch it off for you, all from your smartphone.   4. Tea time! A smart switch can boil the kettle without you lifting a finger.   5. As cooler weather sets in, start humidifying the bedroom from the comfort of your couch.   6. Can't wait for some waffles? Start the iron as soon as you wake up so it's ready to go when you are.   7. Control night lights...

Hello friends!  I hope you've all had a great start to 2019!  My kids are going back to school tomorrow (today when you are reading this!) and we had such a nice break.  I'm really sad to see it end this year!  We spent Christmas at home, then went to Utah to visit family, came […]

welcome mat  //   buffalo check rug  //   kilim pillow (similar)  //   white tassel pillow faux monstera plant  //   black basket   //   modern house numbers Last week we launched the new  Juniper Print Shop !! We are so excited about all of the changes, including the addition of paper prints!! This has been in the works for a long time, and we knew we wanted to get some great video content to help introduce the new site and product to everyone. We had recently taken a tour of the Elm House,   a new Airbnb ( you can see the listing here ) in the heart of downtown Gilbert designed by our friends over at  Bigelow Built , and thought this would be the perfect location to showcase some of our new prints! BOTANICAL II print  //   HUDDLE print  //   KNOTS I print  //   WOMEN print entry table (similar)  //   basket with lid  //  faux tree  //   vintage runner (similar) We tried out multiple looks in the entry, each showing a different way you can incorporate our prints into your s...

Did you even know I have a table saw? Ohhh, I do. This beautiful sawdust is proof! In fact, I took a pretty photo shoot of this very table saw last summer after spit polishing it, because I had plans to sell it on a bidding site! Let me put it this way. IMO the […] The post Pushing past fear with epic beginner table saw tips and making a push stick. appeared first on Funky Junk Interiors .

If your home's ceiling looks like it's covered in ridges or bumps, you've got a house that was likely built in the 60s or 70s. However, this design hasn't only become dated over the years; it also poses a high risk of collecting dust. Keep in mind that these are not the only reasons you should consider hiring a professional popcorn ceiling removal service. By reading this brief blog post, you'll learn exactly what you have to gain not just by removing and replacing your popcorn ceiling , but why it's always better to hire a professional to do the job for you.   Pros of Removing Popcorn Ceilings If you're the type of person to redecorate often, you'll quickly learn that decorating a popcorn ceiling is impossible to accomplish. Once it's gone, you can paint it whatever color or design that you want without worrying about the popcorn material getting in the way. If the ceiling becomes damaged in any way, repairing it can be a challenging task. Replacing...

10+ Boozy Holiday Cocktail Recipes that you'll love to try!  These cocktail recipes are especially great to try around the holidays! Be sure to tell me which one is your favorite! Thank you to the bloggers who linked up their recipes in the weekly linkup post that is held here each Monday evening. Please stop […]

Happy 2019 everyone! With my 2018 finishing with  3.8 4.0 out of 5.0 stars , I've thought long and hard about how I can make 2019 better. I've found a solution. My 2019 theme is: live the good life.  If you live the good life, how can life not be better? Some people like to tighten their belts during economic uncertainty. I used to be one of those people in 2008-2009. But after a raging bull market since 2009, I feel it's OK for my family to start spending more on life instead of letting our investments piss away our wealth. Besides, if panic increases, there will be lots of things going on sale. Let's first discuss my outlook for 2019 and then I'll go over my goals. Financial Samurai 2019 Outlook Things are uncertain, to say the least. From policy errors by the Federal Reserve to trade wars by Trump to a drastic slowdown in corporate earnings growth (20%+ down to ~7%), we are facing many headwinds in 2019. Despite the 4Q2018 sell-off in the stock market, JP still ...