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Why Smart Home Technology is (finally) Ready for Prime Time

The power of the smart home technology to take the pain and guesswork out of maintenance will finally make it a mainstay of the American home.

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Why the digitalization of home services is a win-win for pros and homeowners

I’m the home expert at HomeAdvisor, but I’m also a regular user of the service, which connects homeowners with home service pros, everything from plumbers and handymen to architects and designers. Case in point: a few weeks back I was getting the rental unit in my Brooklyn home ready for a new tenant when I …

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U by Moen™ Smart Faucet: Say Hello to Your New Kitchen Assistant

You walk into the kitchen to prepare a baby bottle, but your hands are already full holding your little one. With just a few words, your smart faucet provides the perfect amount and temperature of water – no more balancing act. Later, you’re rushing to get dinner prepared, but with a simple command, your pasta …

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4 Ways a Parent Controlled Router Can Keep Your Kids Safe Online (And How to Pick One)

With the internet touching practically every aspect of kids’ lives, keeping them safe online is a growing concern for many parents. Parent controlled routers are growing in popularity as an easy-to-install solution for stress-free digital parenting at home. Check out the different ways a parent controlled router works to guide and protect children’s internet usage …

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Confused by Your Cell Phone Bill? How to Understand What You’re Paying For

Remember the days when everyone had a traditional home landline and you only needed to remember one phone number to contact anyone living under the same roof? With everyone sharing the same line, messages were often lost in the shuffle and family members were forced to wait their turn to make calls, making communication difficult. Times …

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Make an Easy Switch to Smart Home Lighting with Caseta by Lutron

As the days get darker, we all appreciate having better lighting in our homes.  Now, there’s a new way to automate that lighting and have it seamlessly adjust with the seasons. Caséta by Lutron is a feature rich smart lighting control system that is easy to install and use, and automated scheduling of your lighting …

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The Smart Way to Home Security Savings

In many ways, the United States is much safer now than in past decades. For example, reported burglaries dropped more than 30 percent between 2007 and 2016, according to the FBI.  But if your home is burglarized or sustains damage from a fire or flooding, statistics offer little comfort. Fortunately, there are measures you can …

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4 Smart & Easy Ideas for Home Automation that Save Money

Have you ever been to a friend’s house and found yourself in the throes of smart-home envy? You know, that feeling when they turn on the outside lights from their smartphone so the kids can keep playing? Or they crank up the AC without ever leaving the grill?  You’re not the only one. But while …

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Build Your Own Outdoor Home Theater

Find out how to set up a temporary home theater in your own backyard. Learn to build an outdoor home theater using materials and equipment that you already may have or could purchase at an affordable cost.

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American Standard Beale MeasureFill Kitchen Faucet Dispenses Precise Volume of Water on Demand | Video

First-to-Market MeasureFill Technology Simplifies Cooking and Baking with no Measuring Cup Required The new Beale MeasureFill pull-down kitchen faucet from American Standard, part of the LIXIL Corporation, is the first on the market to deliver an adjustable set volume of water on demand. This contemporary styled, high-arch faucet streamlines cooking and baking tasks, while helping to …

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6 Affordable Smart Home Solutions for Millennials

Moving into your first home can be daunting, but it can also be a perfect opportunity to explore the possibilities of new home automation and smart home gadgets that have hit the market. Why not save time and money with a thermostat that sets itself or lights that turn off when you go to bed? …

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Home Theater Design: 9 Affordable Upgrades

Creating a home theater can be done on the cheap if you stick to basic components and shop wisely. Here’s how to create a home theater experience without spending a lot.

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Smart Home Technology Shrinks Bills, Grows Peace of Mind

The concept of a Smart Home is increasingly popular, and it’s a big part of the next generation of home improvement. We’re starting to see more connected products with features that save time and money by making homes work smarter. Two things that are top of mind for many homeowners and even renters: conserving water and energy; and home security.

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Leviton’s Decora Digital Dimmer is Easy to Program and Use

With the Decora Digital Dimmer from Leviton, programming your lights only takes a few minutes. This powerful device uses Bluetooth technology to take traditional lighting control to the next level.

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Ring Wireless Video Doorbell Pro Lets You See Who’s There from Anywhere

Have you ever wished you had caller ID for your front door? Ring Video Doorbell Pro enables you to safely monitor your home’s front entrance in real time from your smartphone, tablet or desktop – whether you’re upstairs or across the globe.

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Pella Insynctive Smart Home Products Provide Security, Comfort and Convenience

Pella Insynctive smart products make it easy to have more control over your windows and doors, with or without a separate home automation system. With just a glance, you’ll know if your windows, doors and garage door are opened or closed, and whether your entry door is locked or unlocked. Pella Insynctive technology also includes motorized blinds and shades that can be controlled with the touch of a button, or using a compatible home automation system.

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Plan a High-end Home Theater for Less

A home theater can be a valuable investment, especially as costs of family entertainment and gas continue to rise. Find out how to plan a home theater on a budget, with wise equipment investments and smart use of space and furnishings you already have.

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Power and Protect Home Network Access with Apc Back-ups Pro 500

Your home’s wireless internet access is key to everyday functions, and a power glitch can stop your work in an instant. Find out how APC’s Back-UPS Pro 500 (BG500) protects your system and sees you through such interruptions with backup power for your network hardware.

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High-Tech Bathrooms Keep You Connected While You Go

The iBathroom is the next big trend in bathroom renovation, offering homeowners ways to stay connected and customize relaxation in their high-tech bath.

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Say Hello to Lower Home Phone Bills with Ooma Telo

Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete from The Money Pit demo Ooma Telo, which replaces expensive monthly phone bills with free, unlimited long-distance calls anywhere in the U.S.

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Say Hello to Lower Home Phone Bills with Ooma Telo

Ooma Telo replaces expensive monthly phone bills with free, unlimited long-distance calls anywhere in the U.S. The Ooma Telo system connects to your high-speed Internet connection and existing home phone, for a fast and easy setup that can have you up and calling in less than 15 minutes.

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Home Security Tech Takes a Leap Forward

Home security technologies are keeping pace with the other gadgets in our connected, on-demand lives. Unlike the cumbersome systems of the recent past, new home security components are discreet, easily controlled from afar, and smart enough to screen out don’t-need-to-know info, like your pet’s indoor traffic patterns. If you’re shopping for trustworthy home security support …

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Smart Home Improvements when You’re Staying Put

Filed under: News,Advice With real estate sales slow to recover, many Americans are choosing to stay put and improve the homes they have. But all home improvements aren’t created equal. Strategic improvements in equipment, systems and materials can add lasting value, increase comfort, and even save you money. The right home improvements can also make …

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Hanging a Flat Screen TV

Like many people this season we are buy a new flat screen TV and were planning to mount it over our fireplace. I was wondering if there were any special precautions that we need to take because of the fireplace being behind the wall that we are mounting. Is it going to affect or damage …

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