by bjscha02 | Dec 5, 2018 | Top Story
A variety of mobile apps have debuted on the market with the intention of making home maintenance easier. The apps serve different purposes. For example, some can provide reminders to complete small tasks, keep track of user manuals, and help users find information or...
by bjscha02 | Nov 7, 2018 | Top Story
Wealthy homeowners are looking to integrate large architectural artifacts into newly built homes in an attempt to make them look old. The trend started with reclaimed wood flooring, but homeowners are now trying to retrofit everything from intact staircases to...
by bjscha02 | Oct 3, 2018 | Top Story
In the wake of violent storms, homeowners often use generators as a source of electricity if the power has been interrupted. However, generators need to be refilled with fuel, which can be expensive and hard to do in disaster recovery situations. Now, homeowners are...
by bjscha02 | Sep 5, 2018 | Top Story
Smart home devices can improve quality of life for homeowners, but they are usually not the most stylish pieces of technology. Design experts, however, say advanced technology can be placed inside a home without sacrificing style and space. For example, routers are...
by bjscha02 | Aug 1, 2018 | Top Story
Google’s Nest division is eyeing seniors who wish to age at home as a major potential market for its smart home technology products. Sources say the company has been soliciting senior living communities and experts in aging with a pitch about incorporating Nest...
by bjscha02 | Jul 5, 2018 | Top Story
The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season has started, and with a near or above-normal season predicted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, homeowners may want to buy flood insurance to cover damages not covered by standard homeowners insurance. Flood...
