Many homes across America have old, outdated heating systems. My best friend knows I stay abreast of new technologies. She asked me if I could locate a heating system that would save her money while it heated her home. I relished the challenge. I recently had a new system installed in my home that does ...
By 2006 nearly half of all housing starts will include “structured wiring.” With this specialized “smart” wiring package, you can connect multiple computers within your home, view different satellite channels on multiple TVs, monitor security cameras from your TV or PC, and control your home’s energy consumption from anywhere in the world. A structured wiring ...
You’ve probably been mulling over the idea of adding electronics to your home plan for some time. Maybe you don’t know where to begin. Maybe you don’ know exactly what you’d like to do, how to do it, or who should do the job. Well, this month is going to be different. You’re going to ...
From the beginning of time, humans have felt the need to protect their dwellings. In prehistoric times, fire was used to scare away hungry beasts. Later in history, kings and queens used moats swarming with angry alligators to deter trespassers. In more recent memory, guard dogs and alarm systems have helped to ensure our families ...