Home Automation
Where’s Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage When You Need Them?
Since we can’t call in the Mythbusters, we will have to do a little smart security myth busting of our own. Unfortunately, it won’t involve any epic crashes or explosions, but it will be just as informative. Maybe we will test some super-hot Carolina Reaper Chilies (which rates at an average of 1,569,300 Scoville Heat…
Read MoreHome Automation: Turn Your Entire Home into a Man Cave
Man cave, or no man cave………. It is an important question that we hope to help you answer. It’s easy to let work-life consume every bit of life. After all, it’s a competitive world and we have to stay on top of it all. But wouldn’t it be nice to come home to a space…
Read MoreFinally, A Way to Keep Those Resolutions
Making resolutions is easy; keeping them is near impossible. Most of us have the same goals every year, such as better health, saving money, improved organization, and a way to get more done in a day. The problem is that keeping those resolutions is much harder than we imagined because forming new habits takes longer…
Read MoreUnexpected Smart Home Helps for Moms
Whether it is your first baby or your fifth, being a mom is no easy job. The job title contains a million other job titles, such as Director of Operations, Safety Officer, Logistics Engineer, Negotiator, Nurse, Nutritional Expert and more. Here are just a few of the essential responsibilities that come with the job position—…
Read MoreYou Really Do Have Time to Enjoy the Holidays
The holiday season is a wonderful time of celebrating family and friends, but all that merriment doesn’t happen on its own. It takes a lot of preparation. For most people, the holiday season is the busiest time of the year. And in all that business, it is easy to let that holiday to-do list get…
Read MoreWelcome Home. Top Ways Home Automation Salutes Disabled Veterans
There is no question that disabled veterans deserve our utmost respect. They have risked all to preserve our freedom, and given up so much in the process. Often times that includes everyday freedoms they once enjoyed in their own homes. Today, veterans and their families can leverage the immense power of home automation technologies to…
Read MoreCan Home Automation Play a Role in Fire Safety?
Nobody wants to focus on all of the “what ifs” in life, but thinking about the possibility of a home fire can help you be proactive and ultimately either prevent a fire, or limit the damage caused by fire. The fact is, a fire event can happen to anyone, in any home, at any time;…
Read MoreHow To Investigate Home Automation Before Buying
Home automation can seem huge and complex. Indeed, smart home technologies cover a wide range of products and capabilities covering everything from thermostats and lighting to app-enabled appliances like crock pots. It is all enough to make your mind spin. Don’t worry if you don’t get it at first. There is a learning curve but…
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