Here’s a collection of guides that I’ve written through the years to protect your home from natural disasters and hackers, or just to find the right builder or architect. Some of them are taken from my books — don’t tell anyone. Others were generated to hand out during presentations. Enjoy.
How Windows Perform in Hurricanes
The United States gets hit by roughly the same number of hurricanes each year. But they are growing in intensity, thanks to higher level of moisture in the lower atmosphere. In 2017, two Category 4 hurricanes struck U.S. shores. The next year, Michael made landfall along the Gulf of Mexico with Category 5 force with…
How to Pick the Right Builder
The most important decision you make when building a new home is selecting your builder. Nothing can make or break the home-building experience like the builder you choose. Some people spend years in their new house cursing a builder who cut corners or cost them a fortune by failing to do things right the first…
How To Reduce Your Phantom Power Consumption
When your TV, computer, cellphone charger, and other appliances are plugged in, they are quietly using electricity. The federal government estimates that phantom power consumption accounts for 5 to 10 percent of residential energy use, costing the average household $100 per year. Because I test most the products in the exhibit at home, my “useless”…
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Reviewing Major Home Automation Protocols
Major Home Automation Protocols This is another question that gets asked a lot at the Life-Changing Products Exhibit: What’s the difference between the major home automation protocols? Here’s a quick rundown of the major technologies and how they work. Wi-Fi. Many new gadgets to hit the market rely on your home Wi-Fi network. They typically…
A Quick Look at the Major Home Automation Protocols
Products in the Life-Changing Products Exhibit use a variety of automation protocols. Here’s a look at the most popular ones and how they differ
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Simple Tactics to Protect Your Online Identity
Here are some tools that you can use to protect your online identity
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