Did you know that more than 40 percent of U.S. homes have dropped their home landline phone service and gone completely wireless? This amazing statistic from the federal government’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) says a great deal about today’s modern world, one where people have more control over their homes than ever – in large part because of …
This is a newly compiled list of what consumers want in home design, which ranges from spa-like master bathrooms, to super-large kitchens, to beautiful outdoor spaces. Smaller homes Based on the results of a recent AIA Design Trends Survey, consumers are transitioning towards wanting smaller home sizes. They are more focused on conserving energy costs. Private outdoor spaces The majority …
Apps have become an everyday necessity for smartphone owners. You can now sync your smart phone to anything from a thermostat to a coffee maker. Here are a few of the most innovative and popular apps that homeowners are now using. The Smart Thermostats The market for apps and systems that sync devices to thermostats is growing. Sandra Malm’s, editor …
Builders have been talking about making homes smarter for decades. Today, that’s accomplished with systems that monitor energy usage so homeowner’s can reduce the cost of utility bills. What about a house that can think and respond to an owner’s behavioral patterns and adjust the indoor environment accordingly with the use of computers and sensors? Over the last year an …
