Electronics, Security, Smart Home, Sponsored
Ah yes, the front door. It’s the threshold to your castle. It’s where you welcome friends and family. And, it’s also sometimes the only barrier that thankfully stands between you and potentially unsavory elements of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Hardware, iPhone Apps, Security, Smart Home, Videos, Windows & Doors
There are a lot of reasons you might be interested in a keyless entry system for your home. Sick of fumbling around for your keys in the dark, in the pouring rain, while you and …
Written by: Phil
There’s an app for the cameras. . . but not an app to review them for you. That’s where we step in. HomeFixated recently volunteered to host one of Bosch’s demo cams which they use …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Got stuff? Stuff you’d prefer not to lose to a scumbag thief? Most of us do. Whether it’s a roll of gold coins to help survive the upcoming Zombie apocalypse, or a treasured 8-track tape …
Written by: Phil
Decor, Safety, Security, Videos
Whether your dwelling is a 1946 Airstream trailer behind a meat-packing plant, or a 12,000 square foot mansion on ten acres in the Hamptons, it’s your home-sweet-home, and you want to keep it safe and …
Written by: Phil
Last week, we talked about how to install a video surveillance system. In that marathon post, we mentioned that we weren’t too excited about installing bright, metallic silver cameras on every corner of our 1930’s …
Written by: Marc Lyman
My first intro to the world of video surveillance came when, in a flurry of poor economic decision-making, I purchased a Toshiba network surveillance camera which I installed as part of my mission to keep …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Appliances, Electronics, Garage, Security, Windows & Doors
When I first was invited to attend Genie’s Blogger Summit in the heart of Amish country in Ohio, I was a little confused. It’s a garage door opener. How much to it can there be? …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, How To, Safety, Security
With all the weird weather lately – ranging from hurricanes to tornadoes to floods – you’d be wise to think about what you need to do to prepare for major storm conditions. But before we …
Written by: Jen
DIY Discussion, Resources, Security, Service Providers
You know those ads where you can go to one website – usually owned by an insurance company – and get quotes from a bunch of different insurance companies and directly compare the rates? Those …
Written by: Jen