From the monthly archives:

June 2008

Customization–not just for home, but for industry too

June 27, 2008

We live in a world of customization. Custom fitted cars with heated seats, satellite radio, built-in navigation systems. Custom built computers with high end processors and graphics cards suited to die-hard gamers and amateur videographers. Custom built homes with surround sound theater rooms, jacuzzis, climate control, and more. But customization extends beyond the home. Those [...]

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Life in the Remodeling Lane

June 20, 2008

I was reading a magazine, this afternoon, and the main focus of this issue was remodeling. Being in the middle of a fixer-upper remodel, ourselves, I was fascinated. One thing that really caught my eye was a suggestion from one of the couples. They strongly recommend moving out during the construction work. With all due [...]

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Next Generation College Graduates

June 17, 2008

If I had to guess as to how many readers could relate to the term “blue book examination,” I’m sure it would be a minority. So much has changed since the college days of yesteryear. In fact, the internet wasn’t officially public when I was studying Business Economics at South Dakota State University. I even [...]

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Adjusting Your Lighting with Home Automation

June 17, 2008

All of us have different reasons for wanting to cast a softer light in our homes. At The Home Automation Store we offer a variety of affordable options that allow you to dim lights in any room in your home. Take for example the INSTEON SwitchLinc Dimmer Switch  (2476D) that offers you the ability to [...]

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One Layer at a Time–Stripping Paint

June 16, 2008

Personally, I believe that, among the many, many common chores in the world of home renovation, there are few that are as undesireable as stripping paint. When tasks are being assigned, when the priority list is being written up, when people are volunteering for specific jobs, the paint stripping seems to fall by the wayside, [...]

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