If you thought home automation was only for techies with a lot of experience, think again! You can run X10 home automation if you can connect in a table lamp and use a simple remote control! The common homeowner or renter can now schedule the operation of lights and appliances in their home. For an […]
Deciding on Pool Shapes and Sizes, Part 2
Swimming Pools definitely aren’t one-size-fits-all. Each pool owner has a different set of variables that need to be considered: yard space, intended use, budget, style, and more. You’ll want to consider all those factors as you determine the right pool size and shape to suit your personal needs. In a previous post on this topic, […]
Deciding on Pool Shapes and Sizes, Part 1
As you’re planning your backyard renovation including your brand new swimming pool, there are so many elements that will be able to be added or changed easily and inexpensively. However, your pool will be a permanent and significant structure, around which all the other elements will revolve. So before you start considering landscaping, decking, and […]
WM 100 WiFi Unit from X10 Provides Full Control
The X10 team is thrilled to announce the release of the X10 WiFi Unit! You’ll be able to operate all of your X10 units from the ease of your smart device with this useful piece of home automation technology. It works with both Apple and Android devices. Possibilities are virtually limitless The WM100 X10 Wifi […]
Sun Protection Tips, Part 5
While sunburn comes with discomfort and increased risk of skin cancer for all of us, it can be especially problematic for babies and toddlers. While it’s best to be vigilant and intentional about sun protection, it’s also important to know how to respond if a sunburn does occur (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). In […]
Sun Protection Tips, Part 4
As you splash around in your backyard swimming pool and delight in the outdoor oasis you’ve created, you don’t want a shadow of risk to dampen your fun — or that of your family and friends. By reducing risk of drowning and knowing how to respond if drowning occurs, you will greatly increase the positive […]
Sun Protection Tips, Part 3
Sunburn can certainly be uncomfortable, but that discomfort is not the only problem — or the biggest one — associated with it. If you’re following our series on sun protection (see Parts 1 & 2), you already realize that sun protection isn’t just about avoiding sunburn, per se, but also reducing risk of skin cancer. […]
Sun Protection Tips, Part 2
There are so many health benefits you’ll get to immerse yourself in, as a result of having your own backyard swimming pool! However, there are also some added risks connected with spending more time around the water and out in the sun. Maybe you’re thinking that, of course, you make sure everyone has some sunscreen […]
Sun Protection Tips, Part 1
Your backyard swimming pool comes with so many opportunities for exercise as well as family fun and easy entertaining! Unfortunately, it can also come with some added safety risks. The first one, of course, is that of drowning. But a secondary issue, that can become more of a tendency when you’re spending added hours outdoors, […]
Add Ambiance & Convenience with the X10 XPDF Inline Dimmable Receiver Module
Recessed lighting that’s equipped with dimming and brightening settings is an ideal way to spruce up the look of your home or workplace environment. With the XPDF Inline Dimmable Receiver Module from X10, you can enjoy the aesthetic beauty and practical functionality of dimmable incandescent bulb lighting up to 300 Watts at the touch of […]