Choosing a Smart Home System
Imagine hitting a button on your phone while driving home after a long, hot day at work and returning to an icy-cool abode complete with mood lighting and your favorite …
Energy
9 Tips for Saving Energy
I admit it — I dread the arrival of those chirpy newsletters from my electric company, advising me how to save money by doing a few simple things to reduce …
Plug and Play Lighting Controls
It used to be that a room was light or dark. Simple, right? But with high-tech home theaters, security flood lights and special areas designated for reading, the need for …
Energy-Efficient Roof Options for Your Home
Eco-friendly roofs were once concepts reserved only for the covers of design magazines or for well-to-do hippies making a statement. Not anymore. These days, many savvy homeowners incorporate energy-efficient technologies …
Demystifying Window Unit Air Conditioners
Thanks to her extensive research on the isothermal qualities of porridge, there’s little doubt Goldilocks would have made an excellent air conditioning consultant. Too small a window unit would have …
5 DIY Outdoor Winterization Projects
Most homeowners focus their attention on the inside of their homes when preparing for winter. However, areas outside of the home should not be neglected when preparing for the cold. …
Outdoor Motion Lights For Safety and Security
Installing outdoor motion lights is one of those win-win-win DIY projects that is particularly important to finish right now before winter’s short, cold days shut down any outdoor tasks till …
A Woodless, Smokeless Fireplace
It’s an iconic visual: gathering around the fireplace to tell stories while enjoying the warmth and glow of its rippling flames. Thanks to a new generation of electric and gas …
Tips for Saving Energy and Money on Heat
If you grew up with frugal parents who always tried saving energy and money on heat, then you’ve heard this one many times: “If you’re cold, put on a sweater!” …
Winter Home Damage Repair Checklist
With its blustery winds, freezing rain and heavy snowfall, winter can be extremely unkind to the exterior of your home. Rain, snow and ice are the main contributors to exterior …