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In our previous installment I wrote about the advantages of a Control 4 system for a new construction. This time ADT (yes the same guys that install security systems) have launched a new product offering with an integrated home control features called ADT Pulse.
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If you enjoy wine and you love to entertain, if you have always dreamed of your very own modern cellar & wine sampling space, this post is for you. But before you start planning your future home cellar we will look for inspiration from around the world to help you visualize this space.
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Growing up, I heard promises of a great “Jetsonian” future: lives would be simplified by the use of automation. Devices in homes would work in harmony, performing mundane tasks so that people could have more time to enjoy life. Alas, the year 2000 came and left. Promises of flying cars were broken. Simple-to-use home automation was nowhere to be found, until now.
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I read an article on CNN about how badly Americans need a vacation. The author mentioned the option of a “staycation,” taking time off and relaxing at home. It reminded me of the growing trend of increasingly beautiful, luxurious bathrooms. Could it be that people long for these luxurious master baths because of their desperate need to relax?
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Low-profile “horizontal” fireplaces have the sleek, sophisticated look that frequently catch the eyes of my clients. Why are these horizontal fireplaces so attractive? Besides the refreshing shape, the design is as much about what you don’t see as what you do. Here’s how this fireplace style keeps the focus on the flames and where to find them...
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