Home automation has come a long way and it is continually improving. We live every day with computers, and many of us won’t remember a time when a computer wasn’t so readily available. The same will be true for smart home devices that will be incorporated into homes to create smart homes. Very soon, connected devices will allow you to…
The Canadian real estate market is as hot as ever. Homes in major cities such as Toronto and Vancouver are at all-time high marks. Even homes in the suburban cities adjacent to these major metropolitan centers are hot hot hot. As a homeowner, you must ask yourself, how can I build up and maximize the value of my home? Even…
Winter’s short and dark days are near an end. Soon, spring will come, bringing warmth and rejuvenation to everyone. Many people use spring as an opportunity to do a deep cleaning of their homes, both the inside and the outside. With that in mind, this wonderful life giving season gives you an opportunity to update and upgrade many aspects of…
Your old house is home. Your home is yours and needs to be taken care of to stay in tip top shape. Over the years, you spend on upgrades to keep places like the kitchens and bathrooms up to date and in good working order and to assure you peace of mind and comfort. One of the more overlooked areas…
A good night’s rest is something that is prized by everyone, but it is not something so easily achieved. The best place to start is where you do the sleeping, in your bedroom. Optimizing it for sleep may require you to make some changes, like getting rid of electronics that emit blue light and finding the mattress and pillows that…
Patio doors are usually the largest opening to the outdoors found in many houses. The wide glass panels can make your small home feel larger and more welcoming while also allowing more light and fresh air to enter. While glass doors are a beautiful aesthetic element, they can be difficult to match with the correct window treatments. Large patio doors…
What are smart blinds? Smart blinds are window coverings that can be operated with the help of an app or through voice command. While they are available in different styles and designs, the homeowner has to be very clear about the power source they want to use in the smart blind. They can be hard-wired or solar/battery powered. Smart blinds…
Window blinds add to the room’s aesthetic appeal and protect the owner from the scorching sun and resulting ultraviolet radiation. Over time, with advancements in science and technology, the blinds industry has also evolved. With the advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT), many devices can communicate and operate automatically as per a set schedule to make the owner’s life…
What Is SmartThings? If you want a smart home and increased comfort in your life, then SmartThings is the solution for you. You can control your whole house with the help of just one app. Smart Things is not only a brand owned by Samsung, but also a universal Samsung app that is compatible with both android and iPhone. It…
The satisfaction that a well constructed and grand home gives cannot be easily matched. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts, everyone cannot have easy access to surplus cash. But, it does not mean that one has to give up on one’s dream of having a modern- and contemporary- looking home. In such situations, it is the affordable window treatments that come…