Remodeling: Security

15 Ways to Incorporate Universal Design Into a Remodeling Project

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:24:39 EST

From easy door handle change-outs to high-tech home automation, universal design can be approached in numerous ways. Here are more than a dozen to try.

Curb Tablet Costs

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:10:00 EST

Tablets — especially the iPad — are inundating businesses. While there is growing acknowledgement that they need to be managed from an application and security perspective, drilling down into what impact these devices will have on your bottom line is critical.

Economy Faces a Jolt as Benefit Checks Run Out

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:05:44 EST

An extraordinary amount of personal income is coming directly from the government. Close to $2 of every $10 that went into Americans’ wallets last year were payments like jobless benefits, food stamps, Social Security and disability, according to an analysis by Moody’s Analytics. By the end of this year, however, many of those dollars are going to disappear, with the expiration of extended benefits intended to help people cope with the lingering effects of the recession. Moody’s Analytics estimates $37 billion will be drained from the nation’s pocketbooks this year.

HAI Wireless Energy Management Accessories

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:45:57 EST

Several new ZigBee platform accessories have been added to the maker's Energy Management product line.

Wayne Dalton iDrive Pro for TorqueMaster Garage Door Opener

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:35:00 EST

Featuring integrated Z-Wave technology and electronic safety monitoring systems, the iDrive Pro for TorqueMaster garage door opener gives homeowners an easy point of entry into home automation.

Kidde Silhouette Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:34:17 EST

A complement to the smoke detector from the same product line, the Silhouette Carbon Monoxide Alarm is a low-profile AC/DC-powered unit that operates on a 120-volt power source.

Home automation products

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:24:44 EST

In2 Networks. HAI. Wayne-Dalton. Millennium International Development Corp.

Security options for your business

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:23:21 EST

Scrap metal and other construction materials are fetching a high price on the market (especially the black market), underscoring the need for remodelers to keep thieves off jobsites after hours.

Verify employee names and Social Security numbers

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:10:36 EST

The IRS suggests that small-business owners verify employee names and Social Security numbers. Using the institution's online verification is beneficial for several reasons.

Products: Home Automation

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST

The latest in home-automation products.

New lockset products

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:58:12 EST

The latest in locksets and lock hardware.

The Hardly Wired House

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:53:21 EST

With the flip of a switch, the leading man dims the lights and the stereo plays mood music. Seem futuristic? Once just a movie fantasy, now home automation product manufacturers say on-demand control of lighting, audio, temperature, and more, is becoming more popular in the remodeling market.

Home Technology Trends

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:49:17 EST

Gary Sasaki, president of Cupertino, Calif.–based Digdia, a company that provides strategic analysis and consulting for digital media industries, discusses trends in home technologies.

Staff picks for tool storage products

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:44:58 EST

Remodeling Magazine staff picks the best new tools and tool products.

Home Tech

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:41:08 EST

The Intelligent Load Center combines an electrical load distribution enclosure and automatic transfer switch, eliminating the need for a second distribution panel and additional wiring for a standby generator, the company says, and thereby lowering installation time and costs.

Security Resolutions

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:36:57 EST

Even though we're already into 2006, it's never too late to work on your game plan. Here are three resolutions for data safety and security for the new year. I'll expand on these topics throughout the coming year, so stay tuned.

New home automation products

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:17:54 EST

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 allows homeowners to monitor and manage their lighting, security systems, thermostats, garage door openers, entertainment systems, and other home products from anywhere in the world.

Reader's Choice: Ryobi cordless drill

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:04:58 EST

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 still powerful enough to use in heavy-duty security windows and doors. Franz Brun found everything the company need in Ryobi cordless drills.

The next generation of home automation technology is on the way

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 07:55:12 EST

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.

Multi-point locking systems for the American market

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 07:52:10 EST

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 business for Therma-Tru.