I live in a city that attracts visitors, especially during the warmer months, so my place is often a go-to for family and friends visiting from out of town. And if you live in a popular tourist destination as well, you know hosting becomes second nature. Airport pickups, spare keys, fresh sheets – you've done it all. The little details make a guest's stay feel thoughtful and comfortable.
The key to being a great host is creating a space that feels like home, and that starts with comfort. From keeping rooms cool and breezy in the summer to making sure lights are dimmed at the perfect level for the evening wind-down, small touches go a long way.
That's why The Home Depot’s exclusive smart home platform, Hubspace, should be on your radar when you're on hosting duty. It allows for seamless control of products such as ceiling fans, thermostats, and blinds from one smart app, so you can easily adjust every element to keep everyone happy. Whether you're welcoming guests for a long weekend or getting the house ready for kids returning home from college, this tech-savvy flexibility will make a huge difference.
Keep scrolling to see what's on our list of must-haves for entertaining, all powered by Hubspace.
These cordless, motorized roller shades bring function and luxury to your windows. With blackout and light-filtering options and remote or voice control via the Hubspace app, they create easy privacy in those annoying, hard-to-reach spots.
This smart bathroom exhaust fan does more than ventilate. It sets the mood, plays your favorite music, and adjusts to your routine. It has built-in Bluetooth speakers, motion and humidity sensors, customizable lighting, and smart scheduling. It's the ultimate upgrade.
This fan has reversible blades, customizable LED lighting, and quiet, powerful airflow that are all controllable by your Hubspace app. It's aesthetically pleasing and smart. A win-win.
Keep every room cool with the Vissani 6,000 BTU Portable AC. It has 3-in-1 climate functions and smart app control, and it's perfect for cooling rooms up to 250 square feet.
This smart thermostat makes it easy to manage your home's temperature. You can set custom schedules, adjust everything remotely using voice commands, and enjoy a more energy-efficient space no matter where you are in the house.
This easy-to-install mechanical window air conditioner is perfect for rooms up to 350 square feet. You can customize your cooling setting with seven temperature settings, two speeds, and two cooling modes.
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Nutribullet's New Ice Cream Maker Turns Everyday Ingredients Into Frozen Treats in Minutes – And It's Already My Favorite Appliance of the SummerIt's the more convenient way to artisanal, home-made pints
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Martha Stewart Says Everyone Should Have This Clever $32 Storage Savior in Their Home – To Double Closet SpaceMartha's genius archival tip, unearthed from her early 2000s design vaults, is the secret to keeping tailored garments entirely crease-free
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The Viral Ninja SLUSHi Is $150 Off Right Now – It Makes Frozen Coffees, Cocktails, and Slushies in MinutesIt’s been such a hit that my friends keep turning up just to use it
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The XL Air Fryer Upgrade That Takes the Stress Out of Feeding a Summer Crowd Just Dropped in PriceA favorite of Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and one of our best on test air fryers, the Typhur Dome 2 is the perfect speedy appliance for summer hosting
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ALDI Is Selling a $50 Portable Air Cooler to Help You Beat the Heat Instantly – A Low-Cost Alternative to Air ConditioningA simple, low-cost air cooler designed to take the edge off summer heat and make your home feel more comfortable instantly
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This Bestselling Portable AC Unit Cools Your Space In Just Eight Minutes – and It’s In Stock and Under $190 Ahead of the Next HeatwaveIt's even suitable for renters
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I Can’t Face Cooking Breakfast in Summer – This $30-off XL Nutribullet Makes Smoothies Fast to Help Me Get Through Heatwave MorningsIt's one of the simplest blenders we have ever tested
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Get One Before It Sells Out – The Cult-Classic Ninja CREAMi Deluxe is Flying Off Shelves with $50 Off Ahead of the HeatwaveIce cream lovers have hailed it as the best addition to their counters in years
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The Incredible Gordon Ramsay Pan That Made Me Quit Buying Nonstick Cookware Over and Over – and It’s Cheaper Than Ever Right NowI have been converted to HexClad, and will not be looking back
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Cozy Earth’s Pre-Washed Cotton Bedding Feels Like Vintage From Day One – And Its New 'Eastcoastal' Colors Couldn’t Be Easier to LayerAn old-money navy, a sun-bleached neutral, and sartorial ticking stripes are designed to blend effortlessly with the linens you already know and love
