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Three Steps to Get You Started on Do-it-Yourself Smart Home Automation.
Three Devices That Will Get You Closer to Saving Energy Through Smart Home Automation
by Don Ames, www.detectenergy.com
I have been enjoying the advertisement on the radio that goes something like this, "If your home was built in the 1950's, why would you expect it to perform better than a T.V. built in the 1950's?"
The point is well taken if you are interested in energy conservation. Homes built in the 1950's do not perform…
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Is There a Smart Home in Your Future?
iPhone to Home: It's All About Communication and Home Automation.
by Don Ames, www.detectenergy.com
Right now, it's more of a joke than a reality. For some reason, even with an iPhone or Tablet in our hands, we fail to realize the fact that someday, in the near future, we will all be living in a Smart Home. Yes, for a while, it will probably be like coming to terms with our first…
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