We expect a new car to start, take us where we want to go and stop. That's true most of the time but my very first "new car" was a lemon. It was a Chevrolet Vega (take a peek). To improve gas mileage, they made the engine block from aluminum. Unfortunately the head sitting on top of the block was …
Can a Motion Sensor Light Switch Save You Money?
We were in our new home for a few months when I realized the light in the laundry room was really annoying. While unpacking and carrying items to be stored in the garage meant more frequent trips for a while, it's also the path I take when leaving the house as my car is in the garage for the first …
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Digital Doorbell for Smart Homes
It's hard to remember phones attached to the wall, as who doesn't have a cell phone today. And our phones are so much more than a phone with built-in cameras, GPS and a boom box you can program. In many ways our phones are becoming an extension of who we are, with the apps we can run on them. So …
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: Keeping Home & Family Safe
It's not surprising that guys love all the new home automation products that are on the market today. After all, these gadgets let them control their heating, air conditioning, and sprinkler systems remotely. An added bonus is they can help you adjust sound and video components too, with the touch …
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How Smart Homes with Home Automation, Save Us Time & Money
Home automation lets us enjoy our homes more while saving time and money. The concept isn't new as we've had programmable thermostats and lighting with motion sensors for quite some time. What's making home automation explode is wireless technology, that allows us to connect to home devices from …
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