Our homes have always been a sanctuary, a place where we could go to escape whatever was happening in the world. Today I fear that our lives are changing and so is the meaning of home, in more ways than we might think. This is one of my articles that's very personal. I've been thinking about how …
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HERS Index Measures Home Energy Efficiency
There's a lot of discussion about things we can do to make our homes more energy efficient. But how do you measure your results. That's where the new industry standard, the HERS Index, is making a difference. It provides a way to measure not just new homes but all houses against one energy …
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Home Automation is Changing How We Live
Home automation is changing how we live, in ways we don't recognize. When starting to write this article, it seemed like home automation started with microwaves and coffee makers that would have your coffee ready when you woke up ... with the early integration of electronics into home …
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Home Automation and Talking Houses
When your house talks, do you listen? If you're not listening yet, get ready because home automation is happening whether we realize it or not. Can you even remember the first appliance you got with a glowing digital clock? Probably not but my kitchen lights up at night without any Christmas …
Fall Foliage & Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall brings many changes. School starts, the leaves turn color and fall to the ground, the days get shorter and cooler. When you start thinking about getting jackets and coats out of the closet, it's also time to pull out your fall home maintenance checklist. In the same way a coat keeps you …
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Dynamic Windows with Integrated Electronics
We love our windows -- the views, the natural sunlight and the expanded visual space. New homes have more and more windows and then, we cover them up because we want privacy or the sunlight makes our indoor space too warm (or cold) ... confusing? There are home electronic systems that let you …
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