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March 20, 2017 If you’re a whiz in the kitchen, you might dismiss the latest smart kitchen technologies as more dumbing down of the American cook. It’s true, mastering essential cooking skills is the best way to eat and drink well at home, whether for pan-seared scallops, a perfectly blended vinaigrette, or a cup of…

March 17, 2017 The Architectural Digest Design Show, which runs from March 16-19 in New York City, has always been about smart design. More and more, it’s about smart technology as well. You wouldn’t know that just from walking the floor, however. That’s because the technology has become pretty much invisible, allowing the allure of the…

We are entering a new era in home entertainment. Virtual Reality is making its way into our dens and games rooms, taking video game fun to the next level. But is your room set up properly to make the most of the VR experience? First off, you need to figure out which is the best…

June 17, 2016 Baby boomers account for nearly half of all spending on home improvement projects nationwide and they when they undertake a project they invest “for keeps.” More than 60% of them plan to stay in their home as they age, so with that expectation in mind, they tend to pay a little more…

Plasma TVs have been around for a while and they’re showing up in TV repair shops en masse. Other modern TVs and projection home theater systems are also inundating the TV repair market. Unfortunately, there’s often no easy solution when your TV fails. DIY TV Repair If you’re attempting DIY TV repair, you’ll probably need…

Granite countertops used to be considered the material of high society, until this material became affordable to more people than just the super-rich. Before that, it was owning a pool. While there is always going to be a new item that typifies class and wealth, it is important to note that there is a new…

On This Page:  Location Mounting a TV to Drywall Step by Step Instructions Mounting Over a Brick Fireplace Step by Step Instructions How to Hide Wires Hiring a Professional You have finally purchased that flat screen TV you have been wanting for some time. Now you have a decision to make. Will you mount it,…

Energy conservation is an important factor that people should be aware of. The natural resources that we use in our daily life such as water, electricity and gasoline are mostly supplied from limited resources. Fresh water supplies are diminishing with large demand from irrigation and electrical power plant cooling. US electricity is primarily sourced from…

All of us enjoy the benefits of modern technology, even if we’re not sure how it all works. The internet, car engines, cell phones: none of it makes complete sense, but we’ve taken hold of this technology and can no longer live without it. The same can be said about our houses. Whether it is…

Entertainment rooms have become popular additions, and even great remodels given that the typical suburban home has extra rooms and massive basements that are perfect for entertainment rooms. Make no mistake, entertainment rooms don’t have to be pigeonholed into simply a big room with a big couch facing a large TV. These rooms can be…