Ever wonder what goes on in your garage when you’re not around? This may mean you have way too much time on your hands. In your defense, though, there might be an alternative explanation. I …
Written by: Phil
Electrical, Electronics, iPhone Apps, Smart Home
There’s not a lot of opportunity for monitoring or tracking power usage within a home. Sure, you can install outlet receivers to see how much a plugged-in device is consuming. You can set up a …
Written by: Ryan
Electronics, How To, Smart Home
Just over a month ago, my daughter and her family moved from Pennsylvania to a black hole, aka the genteel city of Augusta, Georgia. They soon discovered two things: First, that “genteel” is another way …
Written by: Phil
Electronics, Featured, Green, Plumbing, Smart Home
If there’s one thing homeowners know, it’s that water is the enemy. From ice dams to pin-hole pipe leaks, roof leaks to failed angle stops – a little water leak can do a LOT of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
A few years back, apparently we were bored, or possibly smoking crack, and we bought an old farmhouse that needed lots of work. We spend as much time as we can there, as we re-do …
Written by: Phil
iPhone Apps, Safety, Smart Home
Nest is a company that set out to identify devices around the home that could benefit from creative thinking and smart home technology. Their initial focus, the Nest Thermostat, introduced stylish, intelligent and eco-friendly innovation …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Electronics, Security, Smart Home, Sponsored
It seems that home automation is all the rage these days. It lets you control electrical devices, see who’s at the front door, keep an eye on the baby’s room and more. All while watching …
Written by: Steve
Electrical, Electronics, Lighting, Security, Smart Home, Sponsored
When I contemplate what matters most to me, my family is the first thing that comes to mind. I would do anything to protect them. Peace of mind begins with a safe and secure home. …
Written by: Steve
Electronics, Safety, Smart Home
In a former life, I went through some emergency services training. One of the less pleasant portions of that training involved seeing the aftermath of house fires, both human and otherwise. Without going into graphic …
Written by: Marc Lyman
iPhone Apps, Smart Home, Tools
I’ve been in the energy efficiency game for years, and a thermal imaging camera is one of those tools I would love to have, but the price tag has always made it an investment that …
Written by: Rich