According to a few different sources that include the FDNY, the CDC, and the New England Journal of Medicine, nearly 70 percent of all fire department responses are for gas leaks; 450 people are killed annually by carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and 50,000 people are sickened without even realizing it from CO poisoning. Helping to […]
Get the GuideSavant Announces Availability of New DIY Home Control Products
For years, Savant has provided homeowners with an intelligent control system that could monitor and manage just about anything they could imagine: lights, thermostats, swimming pools, irrigation systems, home theater gear … the works. Technologically sophisticated, the system required programming and installation by a highly trained home systems professional. Consequently, it was one of the […]
Get the GuideBlack & White Theater: A Unique Design Concept
A good home theater designer comes armed to a project with an arsenal of high-tech knowledge. He’ll be able to tell you all about the latest audio setups, like Dolby Atmos, and recommend a video projector that boasts all the coolest capabilities, like 4K and 3D. But having a home theater isn’t just about having […]
Get the GuideThe Rec League: Lutron RadioRA® 2 System Plays Key Role in Family Fun
When you live in an apartment, you’re ordinarily stuck with the square-footage of which you’ve leased. Putting on an addition or tearing down walls simply isn’t in the cards, typically. For most apartment dwellers, the only way to potentially expand their living space is to lease an adjacent unit, and that’s just what the owners […]
Get the GuideThe Right Lighting for Artwork
Good lighting can make the same room in a home appear festive one minute and romantic the next with a simple change in brightness levels. The same can happen for the artwork in your home. Lighting can accentuate colors, add dimension and breathe new life into your paintings and pictures. Typically, choosing the best light […]
Get the GuideiHome Introduces Smart Plug that Helps Save Energy
The best way to improve the efficiency of your house is by knowing how much energy is being used, being able to control how and when that energy it used, and having a way to keep tabs on the indoor environment. iHome has a new lineup of products that are capable of doing just this, […]
Get the GuideHome Automation: Get Creative by Integrating Uncommon Systems
At its very basic, a home automation system can operate the lights, thermostats, audio/video equipment and security devices. These core functions are always a great starting point when automating your home, offering some very practical benefits. However, there are many other parts of your home that can also be managed by an automation system. They […]
Get the GuideUniden Launches 1080p Wireless Home Security Kit
You don’t have to look any further than YouTube to see how homeowners everywhere are capturing odd or even suspicious activities around their homes with security cams. In times of uncertainty, the popularity of these systems continues to grow, spurred on by innovations and ease of installation in units such as the Guardian UDR777HD from […]
Get the GuideSmart Video Doorbell Features Advanced Video Streaming
A new video doorbell from Remocam will ensure that you’ll be able to clearly see what’s happening at the front door, thanks to its use of an HD camera and Wi-Fi technology. The integrated surveillance camera is particularly unique: It featuresan optical lens with a wide-angle lens instead of the commonly used fish-eye lens to […]
Get the GuideSavant System Carves Out Quality Time for Family of High-Tech Home
Busy households with kids and pets are prime candidates for home automation systems. Families simply need help managing their homes when schedules are hectic and quality family time is in short supply. The owners of this award-winning project of the Electronic House Homes of the Year contest were no exception, and called on Elite Media […]
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