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Zen and the Art of Home Automation
Spring is in the air and I think it’s the perfect time to check out some amazing technology for the home. Let’s take a look at how one family used automation to create a tranquil and relaxing (yet...
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Automated Energy Systems With Elegance
Using automation to make daily living easier or more enjoyable is one of the main reasons most people would probably install high tech control systems in their home. But of course, let’s not forget...
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How Green is Your Greenhouse?
Spring is in the air, and if you’re like me, you’re feeling the urge to get outside in the fresh air! Yep, I’m fighting Spring Fever and have the outdoors on my mind…so as a follow up on the previous...
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DIY Greenhouse – Arduino Style!
Since most of us can’t afford a greenhouse along the scale of Planterra’s fantastic conservatory that we looked in the last post – ok, that should read all of us? – I thought I’d scale it down to a...
View ArticleDon’t Dread Spring Cleaning – Automate it!
Well, spring is in full swing, and it’s time to think about something I know you don’t want to (and I certainly don’t want to) – spring cleaning! Not only is Mother Nature hard at work making things...
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Super Cool High-Tech Wilderness Toys
OK, so now that we’ve covered some very high-tech, yet affordable ways to get your house and yard in tip-top shape this spring (with less effort too!) – it’s time to think about what you can do with...
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Plug in to your gadgets outside – with a solar-powered park bench!
In honor of Earth Day 2012, (yes, it’s almost Earth Day, for those of you still working on your taxes and not paying much attention to anything else around you right now) which will be celebrated on...
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What do the Pope, a Taco Stand, and a Wheelchair Have in Common?
No, this isn’t some bad joke that will make you groan when you hear the punch line, and it’s not even a rhetorical question! I got very excited about solar power after the last two posts I wrote (on...
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Extreme Treehouses – Going Out on a Limb in Style
In the continuing spirit of Earth Day (don’t forget! It’s this weekend!), and since we have already looked at extreme homes, yachts, outdoor gear and various solar powered contraptions – let’s combine...
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DIY Wind Turbine – Go Green and Save Green at the Same Time!
Once again, in the spirit of saving energy (and $$$ – both of which are “green” I just realized – I crack myself up sometimes), I wanted to share this very nice instructional site I came across about...
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