In 1912, a new word in Webster’s Dictionary defined automation as “the technique of making an apparatus, a process or a system operate.” Those in the home automation industry define this word as “making life easier.” Home automation covers a

Providing your professional with rough measurements and sketches of your existing kitchen or bath will help them with design ideas and possibilities before visiting your home. The more information you can provide upfront the easier it will be for the

Over the past several decades, technology has become part of just about every aspect of our lives. No longer are high-tech products such as computers, wireless communication equipment and automated components limited to the workplace. Though many originated in corporate

Ten years ago, Clark Howard never dreamed hed be doing what hes doing now. Its not the success of his consumer-advice radio show, books and TV appearances that surprises himits the recent construction of two houses. From March 5 to

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) holds a contest each year to find out who is the best of the best. The Atlanta chapter of NARI held its 2003 Contractor of the Year (or CotY) awards banquet last

It looks normal from the street, but this unique home features unlimited environmental technologies. From the street, it looks like a seemingly normal house with a porch, stone steps and landscaping. But, its what you cant see that makes this

Exposed ductwork, brick walls and open flppr plans give the units in the Glen Iris Lofts their unique appeal. Imagine living on a four-and-a-half-acre property in northern-most Fulton County. Sounds nice, right? Now imagine yourself in a loft in the