6 Essential Routines for Smart-Home Assistants
So maybe we don’t yet have flying cars or robot maids (unless you count your Roomba), but if you have a smart-home assistant like Amazon Echo or Google Home—and you’ve figured out the best smart-assistant routines to make your life easier—now you’re keeping up with the Jetsons. Routines are the key to getting the most
Outdoor Automation Ideas for your Smart Home
You’ve heard of a smartphone, but have you heard of a smart home? Thanks to recent advances in technology, there are many ways you can use smart outdoor living to extend technology beyond your pocket and into your backyard.
What Are Automated Home Security Systems?
Connected homes are the wave of the future, and automated home security systems are no exception. In terms of home monitoring or deterring crime, combining home automation and security is the way to go: you can program, monitor and control your security system remotely or by using an in-home dashboard.
Finding Small-Business Energy Tax Credits for 2020-2021
Constellation has compiled the details below based on information available to us as of January 6, 2021, as a courtesy to your business. To the extent the below information raises other questions for you, we encourage you to work with your legal, tax and financial advisers.
Small Business Energy Savings: Ice Makers, Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
So you’re running a business, and you’re looking to keep things cool. To keep up with volume and demand, you might need a commercial ice maker, refrigerator or freezer that’s large enough for your needs.
Make Your Own Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for This Season
Hurricanes are dangerous and cause billions of dollars in property damage annually. You can reduce your risk, disruption and costs with some careful preparation.
DIY: How to get rid of cockroaches, mice and other pests in your home
Any pests in your home are cause for concern. They’re annoying, could bite and spread diseases, and they can damage your house.
HVAC Maintenance DIY Checklist
If you’ve experienced common furnace problems, you might already know that there’s a lot of value in routine HVAC maintenance. DIY “pros” often know where to look for heater troubleshooting or central air conditioner maintenance, but for those of us who are less experienced, a few HVAC maintenance tips can go a long way.
5 Unforeseen Costs in Growing Your Small Business
You’re used to the monthly cost of operating a small business, but what happens when your company is ready to grow? There are almost 28 billion small businesses in the U.
DIY: Fixing Water Damage
Fixing water damage is no fun, whether it’s because your home is in a flood-prone area, or because you have a leaky pipe or roof or other structural problems. “Water damage” usually refers to water that gets into your home through cracks in foundation, flooding, broken pipes or some other way, and that can cause
Finding the Best Types of Energy-Efficient Lighting Fixtures
Lighting your home might seem like a no-brainer, but there’s actually more to it than meets the eye. Creative, energy-efficient lighting does more than just look nice; it also can maximize the functionality of your living space and save on energy costs.
