Smart Home Security Systems :: Enter Home Automation
The system works together with different pieces of technology to enhance safety, convenience and increase energy efficiency. One control panel communicates with every product installed - video surveillance, HVAC, appliances etc. The...
Home Depot, Kwikset SmartKey & Me – Installation, Keying & More on Security
Also, now I have some first hand experience and knowledge to share with clients who are interested in touchpad locks, the Smartkey system or Lock Bumping.
The Story with Story Tapes :: An Alternative to Traditional Tape Measures?
The 12ft tape - a fantastic option for shop work or really any repetitive building activity that fits in that scale. But as Jane suggests, story tapes may be as equally valuable...
Garage Door Maintenance Tips :: How to Perform a Simple Inspection on your Garage Door
The last thing one needs is to be late for work or school because the garage door won’t open, and if the garage door won’t open, you are not getting your car...
Bathroom Flooring Options :: Finding the Right Floor for a Bathroom
When considering flooring, hardwood is usually the option that most people think of as the ideal. However, in a bathroom, hardwood can actually be a bad choice because the moisture in the...
Wood Fireplaces :: How To Get the Most Out of a Wood Fireplace
The net value of a wood fireplace may however come down to one simple thing. What type and quality of wood you choose to burn in your fireplace. A skill perhaps –...
Pet Friendly Home Ideas :: Some Tips for Making Your Home More Pet Proof
A pet is a wonderful addition to a home. However, it can be hard to get the balance right between making your home a safe and natural place for both humans and...
Insulate a Basement Ceiling in an Old House :: How to Estimate & Install for Where You Live
As I stood in my basement, looking up at the floor joists of the dining room above, I thought to myself, “I guess I do know a few things about insulation.” Learn...
How to Design for an Open Kitchen Layout :: Tips for Achieving an Open Floorplan in Remodeling
In the past, the layout of a home was designed in a rather segregated fashion: the living room was completely separate from the kitchen, which was separate from the dining room. Now,...
Energy Audit Cost :: What’s in a Price? :: What to Know about Survey Style vs. Diagnostic Energy Audits
While there are hundreds if not thousands of variations of “audits” performed daily, it essentially boils down to two types; survey style & diagnostic. Learn more about what each entails + common...
Home Office Design :: Organization, Activity Zones & Decor
The point is -- to make sure your professionalism is not affected by the relaxed atmosphere at home or by the close proximity to your family. You certainly wouldn’t appreciate the idea...
Pool Deck, What Next? :: Outdoor Living Options
Adding a pool and deck to my yard totally changed the way we use it. We're outside more often, enjoying the sun and cooling off in the water. But all that time...