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Garage Doors
What Are My Smart Garage Door Options? Homeowners exploring smart garage door options will find that most systems include three main elements: a smart system that connects to their garage door hardware, sensors or lasers, and a smart garage door opener. How Do Smart Garage Door Openers Work? There are two types of smart garage…
Doors
Front Door Tech: Keeping Your Home Safe
Home safety should be a top priority when considering any home renovation project and your front door is no different. With over one-third of break-ins occurring at a front door, your home’s door security is perhaps the most important factor in keeping your family and belongings safe. Luckily, with the advancement of security technologies and…
Windows
How Much Do Smart Windows Cost?
Smart glass windows are one of the most impressive upgrades in modern home design. Instead of relying on blinds or shades, these windows use built-in technology to switch from clear to tinted (or opaque) — helping you manage privacy, glare, and heat gain with the push of a button, an app, or automated settings. But…
Home Security
10 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Smart
Thanks to home automation, you can now have complete and personalized control of your appliances, lighting, temperature, and even entertainment—all through internet-enabled applications. By automating your home and being able to control it from anywhere in the world, home automation will help you save time, money, and energy. Here are ten easy ways to make your home a smart…
Other Home Projects
The internet-of-things has allowed homeowners to integrate a variety of smart home devices throughout their house so they can make their daily routines easier, protect their family, save energy, and more. Here are the best smart home devices to ensure living in and maintaining your house is a breeze. Smart Lights Smart lights are a…
HVAC
Want to take control of your HVAC system’s performance and energy use? A smart thermostat is a good start — but it doesn’t tell you everything. It can adjust temperatures and track usage, but it won’t alert you when a component is close to failing or when your system is losing efficiency. That’s where smart…
Other Home Projects
Best Tech Gifts to Enhance Any Home
With the ever-growing internet-of-things and constant flow of emerging technologies, there are plenty of tech gifts on the market for every homeowner. Browse this list for some unique ideas that are sure to satisfy anyone on your shopping list. Best Gift for the Home Chef There’s no shortage of high-tech and smart devices to be…
Windows
Everything You Need to Know About Smart Windows
By now, you’re probably aware that your windows can play a pretty big part in your home’s energy use. Windows stand as a last defense against winds and heating and cooling loss—but the glass can also keep out unwanted solar heat as well. That means you need to pay attention to the energy measurements listed…