For affordable and versatile outdoor lighting set ups, weโll divide those into two categories a) smart and b) automated/remote controllable. Today weโll look at smart options. Why it matters: For maximum flexibility and integration going forward, youโll want to stick with smart options. ๐ผ๏ธย The big picture: โSmartโ lights, plugs, etc. are connected to the Internet. […]
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Today Iโm starting a short series on outdoor lighting. The outdoor decorating season has begun โฆ whether you find that exciting or annoying. ๐ Why it matters: Outdoor lighting is about more than decoration and beauty. Outdoor lights increase your homeโs safety and security. ๐ผ๏ธย The big picture: With so many low voltage and low wattage
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Itโs never been easier to keep up with your keys, your luggage โฆ really anything! Why it matters: For $25-50 you can pair a reliable tracking device with important items. ๐ฅ Reality check: This incredible story about a mom who used an Apple AirTag to overcome the airlineโs incompetence is the wake up call I
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Technology is enabling us to measure, track and receive alerts in real time for all kinds of environmental qualities in our homes. Why it matters: Knowing whatโs wrong is the first step to changing it. ๐ฌ Zoom in: Iโve been trying to get to the bottom of the moisture problems in my home. ๐ณ Which helps explain
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A learning thermostat will heat and cool to your comfort level with maximum efficiency. Why it matters: Heating and cooling make up more than 50% of our energy costs. How it works: Enter your information through Oncorโs Retail Products Program. โ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis
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By learning your behavior, smart thermostats heat and cool for comfort and savings. ๐กย Why it matters: Half our energy costs come from cooling and heating our homes. Electricity and natural gas prices are going up. ๐ How it works: A learning thermostat does more than older digital or wifi models. Creates the ideal schedule so
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