So you went out a bought a Nest smart thermostat. You open the app a couple of times each day to turn the temperature up or down, and feel good about the money and energy you think you’re saving (this article states that for most users, a Nest will pay for itself in two years, […]
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Motorized shades and blinds can be part of a complete custom home automation system, or they can be added one room at a time, as your budget or needs require.
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Smart home systems, or home automation systems, once were expensive luxuries (and professionally installed and custom programed systems still can be), but today many DIY home automation products are actually very practical and reasonably affordable. If you hadn’t thought much about adding smart home devices to your home, here are seven home automation ideas for […]
Get the GuideSomfy Cord Lift WireFree This Somfy system is battery powered, installs in minutes, and is perfect for hard-to-reach window coverings or areas where wiring may be a challenge. Providing instant privacy or glare reduction at the touch of a button, this system is ideal for cellular, pleated, and Roman shades. Starting at around $400 for […]
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Motorized blinds and drapes started out as luxuries available mostly to those living in mansions and penthouses, but, today, increased competition, new hardware, advanced technologies, and a variety of materials and price points have put this former extravagance within reach of virtually every homeowner. Whether you’re considering motorized shades or drapes because they are easier […]
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Automating your home’s lights is one of this year’s biggest home technology trends. Every week there are new launches for individual products or whole house lighting systems designed to make it easier to operate and customize your home’s lighting. Once you’ve deciding that automated lighting control is something you want for your home, the next […]
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This little box can make motorized blinds part of any Z-Wave home automation system.
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Unless you like living in a fish tank, you need shades, blinds or curtains to cover your windows from time to time. But did you know you can get motorized shades and window treatments? Motorized window treatments may sound expensive, and it’s true they cost more than their manual counterparts, but there are multiple reasons […]
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Most homeowners will agree that a home needs window treatments for privacy and decorative appeal. But why would anyone need their home’s window treatments to be motorized? Some might perceive it as a frivolous luxury as opposed to necessity. However, motorization can bring real value and practical benefits to the drapes and shades that cover the windows of your home, especially when they’re tied to a home automation system.
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Pella Windows and Doors, the name we’ve recognized since 1966 as a leading provider of quality windows and doors for new construction, remodeling and replacement applications, has branched off into totally new territory: home automation. It’s a big move for a company with strong roots in the construction industry, but one that they’re entering with […]
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