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Smart Home Basics: What Does a Smart Home Do, and How Do You Build One?
The term “smart home” is becoming more and more common, but what does it mean? For some, a smart home sounds futuristic, like something out of a sci-fi movie. For others, it’s already a part of daily life. Whether you're new to home automation or just want to better...
Tips for Organizing Electrical Cords
With some many electronics, devices, and systems that require wires and electrical cords running across the house, your electrical cables are bound to turn into a ridiculous mess. Besides being a huge headache when it comes time to move something or add something,...
Unique Lighting for Office Spaces
Electric office lighting can seem so homogeneous at times. The same incandescent ceiling lights and boring fixtures hanging in the same way in every office space you enter. It seems as if there is some sort of standard office lighting package that comes along with...
Getting Plugged-In: The Differences Between Countries’ Wall Outlets
Anyone who has traveled to another country has been frustrated, confused, or just plain angry with the electricity systems and various different wall outlets around the world. It was best explained by Gizmodo author John Herrman, in his comical article entitled, “Why...
Running Wire Through Walls
If you’re looking to install a new sound system for your television and want to keep unattractive wiring from decorating your home, snaking wire through your walls or floors is the safest option for you. Planning To begin, plan to run your wire a safe distance away...
Simple Electrical Problems You Can Fix Yourself
When it comes to fixing things in your home, most people would probably prefer to fix thing themselves than hire a professional. However, this can be dangerous at times, without the proper tools or know-how. With that being said, there are a few simple electrical...