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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…
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…
Plumbing Gadgets of the Future
At the 1933-34 World Fair in Chicago, the “toilet of the future” boasted a “2 1/2 inch passageway, larger than any other one-piece toilet!” That was probably pretty impressive at…
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…
How to Connect Your TV to the Internet
Streaming Internet TV has quickly become the first choice for those frustrated with the high price of cable and satellite services. Though traditional television providers still have a lock on…
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…
Tough Laptops for the Contractor
If you lug your laptop around dirty, dusty worksites either on the job or at your home, a typical laptop isn’t going to cut it. Luckily, there a number of…
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….
