Smart lighting can mimic a sunrise to help you start your morning. 🖼️ The Big Picture: Our 24-hour internal body clocks respond to light. Both intensity (brightness) and temperature (warm to cool) impact the way we feel and function throughout the day. Warm light is best at the start and end of the day. That’s the […]

Termites, ants, rats, squirrels and other pests create problems in our homes. Causing structural damage and creating unsafe living spaces for you and your family. ⏰ Why it matters: Waiting until you see (or smell) pest problems costs you more money long term. Our friend Michael Bosco can help. Every evaluation starts with a conversation to […]

I set up a reminder for garbage day that already saved me! Why it matters: When the unexpected throws you off, routines and reminders can get you back on track. Using Alexa’s routines, you can set up reminders with multiple actions—helpful when we’ve gotten used to “ignoring” pop-up reminders on our phones and computers. At […]

🏠Every structure with a roof will someday need a new roof. Why it matters: Failing to plan for a re-roof, can cost you money or quality or both. Architects, builders and remodelers often fail to design or install with re-roofing in mind. 🔎 Zooming In: Some poor designs we see when re-roofing: ❌ A pergola with beams […]

With $7 and 5 minutes, you can quiet your annoying garage door. BY THE NUMBERS: The average homeowner waits 263 days before fixing a squeaky garage door. [😜 I made up that stat. But if feels true, doesn’t it?] The cold weather dries out lubricant in the garage door’s moving parts. When you notice the […]

Toilet paper is a single use household item with a better alternative. Yes. I’m talking about the bidet. WHY IT MATTERS: The average American will spend $11,198 on toilet paper over the course of their lifetime. Both budget friendly and luxury bidets will save you money. Americans can be shy about this topic, but bidets […]

Choosing a good painter requires some homework. WHY IT MATTERS: When you’re ready to invest in a painting project you want confidence in lasting quality. IN THE KNOW: Paint pro Andrey has some good advice. I always hear horror stories around painting. Fortunately you can ask more questions to qualify the painter you want to […]

Lower costs for equipment means better pricing for you. Why it matters: Interest rate hikes in 2022 have made going solar more expensive causing some homeowners to wonder, “Did we miss the window?” Good news! Better supply is here. Better prices follow. Solar equipment costs dropped every year until 2020 when supply chain problems reversed […]

Okay … maybe not always … but a lot! 😁 We’ve all experienced this. Someone says, “Ever notice how many white trucks there are on the road?” You start seeing white trucks everywhere! For 36 days I’ve sent a daily email to help you as a smart homeowner. The process is changing me! More than […]

You can make better decisions when you know how to zoom out on your electricity usage. Yesterday I wrote about understanding your electricity on a micro level. [I still have 1 free watt meter I’ll send to the first person to reply to this email!] Today I want to show you how to see the […]