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Home security systems are essential to keep your house, loved ones, and belongings safe. This industry has seen some significant breakthroughs, and keeping your home secure has never been so simple. But with many options to choose from, it is easy to get confused about the various features that each home security system has to …
Like all investments, it is natural to go through a cost-benefit analysis to determine if a certain investment is worth the cost. A home security system is a pretty large investment, and when you consider the safety and the peace of mind it will provide, you know that a home security system is worth it. …
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.
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 …
Fall is a perfect time of year to tackle both indoor and outdoor DIY home improvement projects. That’s also why now is the time …
You walk into the kitchen to prepare a baby bottle, but your hands are already full holding your little one. With just a few …
With the internet touching practically every aspect of kids’ lives, keeping them safe online is a growing concern for many …
Remember the days when everyone had a traditional home landline and you only needed to remember one phone number to contact …
As the days get darker, we all appreciate having better lighting in our homes. Now, there’s a new way to automate that lighting …
In many ways, the United States is much safer now than in past decades. For example, in recent years reported burglaries dropped …
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 …
Find out how to set up a temporary home theater in your own backyard. Learn to build an outdoor home theater using materials and …
First-to-Market MeasureFill Technology Simplifies Cooking and Baking with no Measuring Cup Required The new Beale MeasureFill …
Moving into your first home can be daunting, but it can also be a perfect opportunity to explore the possibilities of new home …
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 …
The concept of a Smart Home is increasingly popular, and it's a big part of the next generation of home improvement. We're …
With the Decora Digital Dimmer from Leviton, programming your lights only takes a few minutes. This powerful device uses …
Have you ever wished you had caller ID for your front door? Ring Video Doorbell Pro enables you to safely monitor your home's …
Pella Insynctive smart products make it easy to have more control over your windows and doors, with or without a separate home …
A home theater can be a valuable investment, especially as costs of family entertainment and gas continue to rise. Find out how …
Your home's wireless internet access is key to everyday functions, and a power glitch can stop your work in an instant. Find out …
The iBathroom is the next big trend in bathroom renovation, offering homeowners ways to stay connected and customize relaxation …
Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete from The Money Pit demo Ooma Telo, which replaces expensive monthly phone bills with free, …
Ooma Telo replaces expensive monthly phone bills with free, unlimited long-distance calls anywhere in the U.S. The Ooma Telo …
Filed under: News,Advice With real estate sales slow to recover, many Americans are choosing to stay put and improve the homes …
Home security technologies are keeping pace with the other gadgets in our connected, on-demand lives. Unlike the cumbersome …
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 …
Filed under: Home, Technology When I was a kid, the phone sat at the end of a wire and it did two things: It made calls and …
