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Is a pool robot worth it? You just spent $100K for a focal point of ambiance, fun and relaxation. For between $500 and $2000, you can have the pool crystal clear every day. If you live in The Villages, the pool area should be one of the most used spaces in the home. Morning laps, grandkids in the afternoon, cooling off with friends. Even inside a screened enclosure plenty of detritus still gets into the water. Sand dust collects on the bottom. Pollen floats in from the gaps

Most people don’t plan to be loyal to a specific smart-home brand. They just want everything to work without juggling five apps and a handful of subscriptions. But the reality is that most ecosystems are incomplete. One company does cameras but not locks. Another handles locks but not garage doors. A third only works well if you pay for their monthly cloud plan. That’s why eufy is the first stop in this series. It’s one of the few ecosystems that can realistically cover every

The holidays in The Villages are busy. Guests coming in, cooking, golfing, decorating, hosting, grandkids, pets, and the steady stream of Florida outside that somehow finds its way inside. This is the time of year when your home works hardest and when a Roomba robot vacuum and mop  becomes the quiet holiday hero you didn’t realize you needed. iRobot’s 2025 Holiday Hero Collection brings together four high-value Roomba robots designed to keep your floors clean during the busi

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