The Newbie’s Guide to Home Automation

The Newbie’s Guide to Home Automation

Remember the Jetsons? How convenient would it be to have Rosie the Robot, a humanlike but subservient robot to attend to our every need? While that time is far away – and honestly, a bit creepy – the age of basic home automation is already upon us. In fact, it’s...
What is LEED Certification?

What is LEED Certification?

Green is hot these days. It’s also cool, on multiple levels. For one, reduced environmental impact benefits us all. Two, some green technologies represent astonishing achievements in engineering, worthy of admiration outside of any moral or political cause. Naturally,...
Energy Efficiency in a Historic Home

Energy Efficiency in a Historic Home

So you bought an old…er, “historic” house. Congratulations! You own a piece of the past, a window to a different time. No doubt you’re enjoying a spacious porch, hardwood floors, and the old oak tree in the backyard. Unfortunately, the past is a complete package, and...