USB Outlets Now Standard Equipment For Homes Small and Large
Today almost every household has a combination of mobile devices that feature power chords that derive their power from USB ports connected to computers and other …

Elite Series® DC Battery Backup Belt Drive Garage Door Openers
Garage door openers haven’t changed much in the last 20 years other than different motors that help reduce noise. All that has changed with some really …

Programmable Thermostats Save Money
Installing a programmable thermostat is a very easy home improvement project and one that could save you quite a bit of money. Installing a programmable thermostat helps save energy by automatically turning …

Recessed Lighting Fire Safety
I’ve had several questions this month about fire safety and recessed lighting (or recessed cans). If you’re going to be installing recessed lighting or you’re going to be adding extra insulation to …

Generators Around The Home
With all the nasty weather around the Country lately I thought it would be good timing for some generator talk. The folks at Kohler were generous enough to share some of their …

Backup Generator – When the Lights Go Out

Hurricane Irene is breathing down our neck here in NH today. As the storm approaches I thought it was a good time to revise an older post here …

Logitech Squeezebox™ Touch
A multi-room sound system is something we planned for when we built the new house. I installed two things to help facilitate a multi-room sound system including structured wiring and a built-in speaker …

Symphony™ II power management system allows homeowners to keep more of their comforts without needing a larger generator.
At this year’s 2011 IBS generators were a major focus and the folks at GE gave us a …