FitBit Winner!
Congratulations to Chrissy Estemera. She is the winner of our FitBit Giveaway Sweepstakes. Chrissy’s son, Cody Estemera, stopped by to pick up the FitBits. We hope you guys enjoy your new hi-tech gadgets. Please check out our Facebook page for announcements of future giveaway promotions. We run promotions ranging in value from new heating/air conditioning…
Read MoreBest Ways To Cool A Small Room
There’s a number of options available, when it comes to ways to cool your home. Many homeowners opt for central air conditioning, but this is one of the most expensive options, especially if your home is large. Not only that, but different rooms may feel cooler or hotter, so you’ll have to deal with a lot of variance in temperatures. One room can be freezing cold and another room can have the perfect temperature. In this article, we will cover what the best options are when you need to cool a small room in your home. Click through to read more.
Read MoreHVAC And Home Automation
It is widely believed that the American Association of Home Builders coined the phrase “smart home” back in 1984 in an effort to inspire home designers to integrate forward technology in new home designs. The Integer Millennium House in the UK was one of the first buildings in the world to adopt this concept. More specifically, by 1998, the building featured new technological innovations including energy-efficient appliances, automated louvers and blinds that controlled ventilation and temperature, as well as interactive security and lighting controls. The concept of “futuristic” homes gained traction in the early 2000s as technological advancements caused the prices of such homes to fall significantly. This article discusses some more information on this topic. Click through to read more.
Read More7 Ways To Lower Your Carbon Footprint
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), carbon pollution has increased four percent over the last two decades. Some of the human activities that contribute to personal carbon footprint include every day activities such as burning fossil fuel, driving a car, using electricity and disposing of waste. The problem is carbon pollution causes problems such as adverse weather due to climate change and even worse, related problems such as drought and famine. In this article, you will find seven ways to lower your carbon footprint. Click through to read more.
Read MoreUsing Your Smart Phone To Control Your Home
If smartphones were the biggest step in terms of tech development in the 2000s, the advent of smart homes should represent the most notable leap of the 2010s. And although controlling the appliances in your house right from your phone sounds a lot like science fiction for most, it’s now possible to tap into high-tech functionality that wasn’t readily accessible in the past. All you need to do is learn how to use one app on your phone/tablet, and you’ll be able to control a handful of functions throughout your home. Click through to read more.
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