The Z-Wave Alliance is not a federation of superheros but a consortium of leaders in the home technology industry who want to set Z-Wave technology as the standard for wireless home control products. Developed by Zensys, Z-Wave is a two-way, wireless mesh network communications technology that...
Swiss Shade Security, in Tucson, Ariz., specializes in security windows and doors custom made in Germany to client's exact specifications. The company does installation projects all over the world. Because of this, crews need to tools that are easy to transport and replaceable if left behind, but...
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Whether it's as complicated as a fully automated home theater system with programmed lighting scenes or as simple as a single-room lighting control, homeowners are looking for ways to make their lives at home easier to manage and more convenient.
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By Stephani L. Miller. Several door manufacturers -- such as Kolbe & Kolbe, Therma-Tru, Weather Shield, IWP, KML by Andersen, Masonite, and Peachtree -- offer multi-point locks on their tall entry doors. The reason is simple, says John Kufner, market manager for North American entry door...
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You don't need a fortune to retire, but you do need to be realistic.Over the next 15 years, your spending is likely to decrease to, say, $45,000 per year less the $20,000 from Social Security.
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I'd like to encourage you to give both yourself and them something more -- in fact, a great deal more. The dictionary definitions for security include freedom from anxiety and fear and a defense against financial failure -- not exactly glamorous, but a very big gift to give yourself, your employees...
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Larger jobs, and growing 10 times in volume, meant refining processes while remaining attentive to clients. Security and maintenance are two services that sprung out of tracking the needs of clients, many of whom have vacation homes in North Palm Beach.
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The VIA!dj Digital Music Server allows homeowners to view, control, and play CDs and mp3s from any VIA! The Honeywell Enviracom T8635L microelectronic communicating programmable thermostat is now incorporated into Crestron's HOME automation system to provide status updates of room temperature per...
Solid bronze escutcheons and levers comprise the contemporary line of sandcast door hardware. The company has expanded the Decorator Finishes on its Welcome Home, Prestige solid forged brass, and Powerbolt Keyless Home Access series doorware and locksets to include Venetian Bronze.
As Americans opt to stay at home more and more, security systems are providing them with a greater sense of well-being. On some systems, homeowners can access security functions from their computer or a cell phone to check and change settings.Many of today's security units can be integrated with...