Today’s focus is on the Philips Hue premium lighting system. Why it matters: If you’re willing to make the investment, Philips offers the largest eco system of lighting products with superb light quality and multiple options for easy automation. You can start small and grow your system over time. 🖼️ The big picture: Adding smart outdoor …
Today I’m starting a short series on outdoor lighting. The outdoor decorating season has begun … whether you find that exciting or annoying. 😁 Why it matters: Outdoor lighting is about more than decoration and beauty. Outdoor lights increase your home’s safety and security. 🖼️ The big picture: With so many low voltage and low wattage …
A crazy little moment on our walk the other day led to an Apple Watch fall detection alert on Danielle’s watch. She’s ok after being clotheslined by our dog who was lunging at a German Shepherd who was apparently looking at him wrong. 🤦♂️ Why it matters: Falls are a big deal, especially as we …
“The best alarm system is one that works.” — Joe Slota, Foresight Security Why it matters: 53% of homes with an alarm system have a broken or missing component. I just made up that number … but raise your hand if your first thought was, “At least I’m in the majority.” 🙋 😂 🥊 Reality check: …
Is all your alarm equipment working and are you paying a fair price for monitoring? Why it matters: Most alarm companies focus on customer acquisition—not customer service. It’s common to have issues like a broken sensor or an expired alarm permit and not know about it. 🔍 Pro Spotlight: Foresight Secure’s Joe Slota has a different …
Clearing smoke from cooking is the 3rd most important job of your kitchen range hood. Why it matters: The 1st job is clearing pollutants and the 2nd is removing moisture. 🔬 Zoom in: Pollutants 🔬 Zoom in: Moisture ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis
My wife smelled an awful sulfur-like smell recently when a load of clothes was in the dryer. Why it matters: An overheating dryer is no joke — it can lead to an electrical fire! 🥊 The bottom line: Clean your lint trap after every load AND clean your dryer duct work as often as needed. 👇 Skip …
🎁 Cleaning out the dryer vent … for Mother’s Day! Read More »
School districts are responding to the opioid crisis (which includes fentanyl) by stocking Narcan on school campuses. Why it matters: Narcan is an easy-to-use, fast-acting treatment that can revive someone after opioid poisoning. 🙏 Quick thinking staff at a Carrollton middle school used Narcan to revive a student earlier this month. 🥊 Reality check: Most …
Bloggers, researchers and marketers aren’t the only ones tapping into the power of generative AI. Why it matters: Federal Trade Commission data showed a 30% increase in losses to fraud from 2021 to 2022. 🥊 Reality check: The IRS, your bank, investment account, credit cards, etc. WILL NOT contact you with “urgent” emails and texts …
Homeowners looking to brighten outdoor walking paths, landscaping, architectural features or dark areas on the perimeter have lots of options. Why it matters: Outdoor lighting enhances the beauty of our homes and improves safety and security. 🔬 Zoom in: 3 options to consider 👉 If you’re ready to go all in and spend thousands of dollars, it’s …
