Icy and cold winter weather has returned. As homeowners crank up the heat to keep warm, energy bills tend to skyrocket. But the rising costs usually associated with winter heating can be avoided. Heating and cooling the home accounts for the majority of most homeowners’ utility...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But along with all the holiday cheer and festive celebrating, comes the hustle and bustle of shopping and decorating the house, entertaining guests and preparing special meals, shopping, traveling and a slew of other holiday-related tasks. Enjoy...
As temperatures cool and the days get shorter welcoming the fall season, it’s not uncommon for energy bills to rise. Thermostats turn up and lights stay on longer, but your utility bill doesn’t have to increase. Some smart changes and smart technology can help you...
Customizing your smart home with home automation scenes not only saves you time and money, but is a fun way to set the mood for various activities and occasions. By coordinating your smart devices - lighting, TVs, thermostats, security system, etc. – the options for...
A smart home grows with your family through every stage of life. From taking care of the kids to taking care of your aging parents, a smart home automation and security system offers just the right features for all of life’s important moments. Decade after decade,...
Imagine if your security system not only protected your home or business, but also reminded you when you forgot to shut the garage door, turned on the lights for you when you arrived home from work in the dark and turned off the air conditioning...
Summer has arrived! Families everywhere are enjoying swimming in the backyard pool and out of town vacations. But along with all the summer fun, comes seasonal safety concerns. Homes are vacant more often, increasing their vulnerability to intruders, and many kids are home alone all...
Shopping for dad can be challenging to say the least, and with Father’s Day just around the corner, kids and wives everywhere will be scrambling to find the perfect gift. Show dad he’s king of the castle this year by wowing him with his very...
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. You could give your mom or wife another “World’s Greatest Mom” coffee mug or the typical bouquet of flowers. But why not give her something that she will really love: The gift of a home that automatically responds...
Spring has sprung, and it’s the perfect time to get outside and do a little landscaping or gardening. Adding plants and shrubs to your landscaping can do more than just add curb appeal to your property. When you plant the right bushes, they can help...