(NAPSI)—Now hear this: You can have a device in your house that looks like art, sounds like your favorite music and listens to your requests. It’s an elegant new twist on audio technology, a speaker that beautifully blends technology and music—consisting of an elegant 360-degree design with full-voice control that delivers crystal-clear sound with deep Read More …
Category: Home Improvement
Is It Time To Replace Your Home Comfort System?
(NAPSI)—As a home comfort system ages, repairs to the system can become more frequent and expensive. As a result, you might ask yourself whether it makes more sense to repair the system or invest in new, more efficient equipment. Having a conversation with your contractor and asking the following questions can help you make an Read More …
KITCHEN DESIGN Made to Order—The Personalized Kitchen Trend
(NAPSI)—Kitchen remodels these days are less likely to be done with an eye to resell and more likely to be customized to reflect one’s personal style…with this rising trend, homeowners are now decorating to their taste and furnishing with appliances made to suit their lifestyle. Personalized Appliances Fortunately, it’s easier than ever before to get Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS How A Smart Home Can Help Your Back-to-School Routine
(NAPSI)—Summer is coming to an end, which means American families are gearing up for the school year. With the change in seasons comes a change in your daily routine. Earlier mornings, hectic schedules and to-do lists create added stress and anxiety for parents. Could technology step in and become the solution for streamlining and simplifying Read More …
Spray Foam’s Versatility Adds Energy Efficiency To Homes Of Any Age
(NAPSI)—For the 66 percent of Americans who live in homes built before 1980, lower heating and cooling costs might seem like a hard-to-achieve fantasy. But with the right insulation choice, owners of those character-filled turn-of-the-century farmhouses can capitalize on potential opportunities to reduce their energy bills. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation is an especially versatile Read More …
PROTECTING OUR POLLINATORS Three Simple Ways To Aid Pollinators
(NAPSI)—Here’s the buzz on an important aspect of helping our environment. Pollinator health can sometimes seem as complex as a beehive with the multiple challenges bees face. Pests, pathogens, diseases, climate change, improper use of pesticides and habitat loss are just a few. However, protecting pollinator health is something with which everyone can help. For Read More …
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR COMFORT ZONE A More Energy-Efficient Approach to Home Cooling and Heating
(NAPSI)—Many homeowners crank up their central air conditioning system or turn to multiple noisy window units to keep cool in the summer. Then come fall, they crank up the heat. Unfortunately, neither option is ideal: central air, though convenient, wastes energy by its all-or-nothing nature. Window units, in addition to being cumbersome, diminish a room’s Read More …
SLEEP FACTS Racing To Bed For Better Performance World-Class Triathletes Incorporate Sleep In Daily Training Regime
(NAPSI)—Swim…bike…run… SLEEP? Yes, that’s right. World-class triathletes Gwen Jorgensen and Melissa Stockwell say that sleep is as important as their training and nutrition routines. Jorgensen and Stockwell represent the U.S. while competing against the world’s best athletes. Both agree that sleep is integral to their athletic performance and rely on Sleep Number® beds to ensure Read More …
SLEEP ON IT Six Ways To Sleep Better
(NAPSI)—Here’s eye-opening news: Getting the right amount of restful sleep can reduce your risk of depression, diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure and obesity, and, in general, improve your quality of life. The Problem Even so, 75 percent of people struggle to get restorative sleep in the summertime, according to a recent survey. Whether you Read More …
FASHIONABLE FLOORING The Floors Of Tomorrow Will Reflect What’s On The Runway Today
(NAPSI)—When you walk into a room, your eyes do not move from top to bottom—quite the opposite. Your gaze starts at the floor and moves up. Just as the clothes you wear make a fashion statement, your floors set the tone, add the drama and create the mood in your home. According to the World Read More …