Home Automation Is Coming To A Home Near You

Posted OnFeb 14, 2012
New entry level systems bring wider accessibility to home technology Will 2012 be the year that home automation moves from a luxury reserved for the millionaire next door and becomes a possibility for the everyday home owner? According to the editors over at Home Toys, the answer is yes. And for one simple reason —
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Spruce Up Your Home — With One Dollar

Posted OnFeb 07, 2012
4 surprising things you can do for just a dollar 1. Make it sparkle For sparkling windows, mix equal parts distilled water (particles in tap water can leave a residue and streaks) and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe. If you’re cleaning your windows for the first time, you might want to
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It’s A New Year For Your Home Too

Posted OnJan 24, 2012
  5 “resolutions” to make the most of your home in 2012       House Logic, a site for homeowners, has taken the most common New Year’s Resolutions and turned them on their head — or perhaps “roof” would be more apt — to apply them to your home. Lose weight Reduce your energy consumption — and
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How Do You Make Your Garden Glow?

Posted OnJan 17, 2012
3 lighting ideas to make your outdoor space beautiful 24/7 Photo by California Waterscapes (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 or GFDL, via Wikimedia Commons]   Outdoor lighting can seem like an overwhelming prospect — too expensive, too complicated, too time-consuming. But while it is true that you can spend thousands of dollars and hours lighting up your landscape,
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New Technology for Home Security

Posted OnJan 10, 2012
2 products help you set up security by yourself, even without a land line If you’re thinking about installing a security system, you might be weighing the pros and cons of contracting with a security service or hiring a professional to install a system. The editors at Engadget came up with another option — a
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How Do You Like Your Light?

Posted OnJan 03, 2012
Time to say goodbye to the bulb that Edison made Between now and 2014, lighting your home will by law become a more energy efficient endeavor. Standard incandescent bulbs, as per the “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007,” will no longer be allowed to be manufactured in or imported to the U.S.A, which will
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What Happened to the Housing Market in 2011

Posted OnJan 03, 2012
5 events that really had an impact Time Magazine and AOL Real Estate each have lists of the most significant news in real estate in 2011: AOL’s #1: “Foreclosure Crisis” The “emotional and economic distress.” The “drag on a recovery.” The “tighter lending practices.” The robo-signing scandal. The prospect of a settlement that will only
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For the Handyman (or Woman) in Your Home

Posted OnDec 20, 2011
4 cool gift ideas to make those odd-jobs a little easier Whether you’re giving to an avid or accidental DIY’er, the experts agree these gifts are sure to please:  Keychain flashlight. Have you ever noticed you never have a flashlight handy when you need one? Often times, a small but powerful light will more than
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