It's been twenty years since the Disney Channel premiered their original movie 'Smart House' back in 1999. Katey Sagal played the artificial intelligence named 'Pat' who could operate every part of the house, from the lights to the alarm system. Fifteen years later we are starting to see these technologies in our home. Sure, the floor absorbers and the automated smoothie maker are probably still pretty far off, but there are plenty of home automation solutions that can make your life more convenient and comfortable, as well as save you money.
Indoor air quality is a concern for homeowners everywhere. Whether you’re primarily concerned with particulates like dust and pollen, or environmental pollutants like those that off-gas from furniture, there are a variety of solutions available to tackle the challenge. Here are some ways you can invest in healthier air for your home!
Anything and everything can be upgraded with the latest technology these days, and that means there’s a lot to learn about the newest home appliances. Has it been a while since you shopped for a new refrigerator, oven, or microwave? What about laundry appliances? Take just a quick spin around the web or a showroom and you’ll see that the future has arrived. Here’s what it has to offer your home!
It is not easy shopping for electronics. Gone are the days when a TV was a TV, a radio was a radio, and a stereo was a stereo. Now that there are so many new products and manufacturers in the consumer electronics industry, the choices are endless.
Homeowners are always looking for new products to add security, comfort and convenience to their lives. When you take into consideration how many times you leave and return to your home in a single day, your garage door is generally a main point of entry. Since you're already used to pushing a button to open and close your garage, why not have that same button control your indoor and outdoor lighting, security system and select appliances.
Sound technology has come a long way in advancing home theater systems. You get the feel of being at the cinema in your own living room. At this time you can choose from surround sound, Dolby Prologic®, Dolby Digital®, and THX®.