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Have you ever felt uneasy or even a bit alarmed when you hear someone knocking at your door? When you aren’t expecting any company or package delivery, you may be afraid to go to the door for fear that there will be a potential intruder on the other side. With the X10 Driveway Sensor/Alert Kit, you no longer have to play any guessing games about … Continue about Be Prepared for Unexpected Company with the X10 Driveway Sensor/Alert Kit
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 5
Listed below are some questions and answers about winter pool covers (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4). After reading them, you’ll be able to better figure out which pool cover option you should select for your pool. What does a winter pool cover do? A winter pool cover can have several different jobs depending on the type of cover you choose. Its … Continue about Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 5
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 4
Choosing a winter pool cover is an extremely important part of getting your pool ready for winter (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). There are, however, some other accessories and pieces of equipment that you’ll need to make sure your pool winterizing process goes as smoothly as possible. These supplies can help keep your pool’s water chemically balanced as … Continue about Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 4
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 3
Making sure your pool is ready for winter is an important part of being a responsible pool owner. Choosing to cover your pool with a quality pool cover is a smart decision. In our first two articles in this series (see Part 1 & 2) we took a look at the advantages and disadvantages of standard pool covers, mesh safety covers, and solid safety … Continue about Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 3
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 2
In our first article in this series, we considered some of the reasons why pool owners should consider getting a winter pool cover. We also looked at some of the advantages and disadvantages of standard winter pool covers. In this article, we’ll consider another popular winter pool cover option: the safety cover. Why Choose a Safety Pool … Continue about Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 2
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 1
Winter will be here before you know it. Don’t wait until the last minute to make plans to winterize your pool. If you live in a part of the country where you close your pool for the winter season, there are plenty of reasons you should seriously consider getting a pool cover. Why Cover Your Pool for the Winter? Covering your pool will help … Continue about Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 1
Set Up a Basic X10 Home Automation System Using These Quick, Easy Steps, Part 2
In this article, we’ll wrap up our discussion of how to set up a very basic X10 home automation system. For people who aren’t familiar with home automation products, opting for a small, manageable system including just a remote and two receivers is a low-key, non-intimidating way to start. Once you’ve mastered installing and using this basic unit, … Continue about Set Up a Basic X10 Home Automation System Using These Quick, Easy Steps, Part 2
Set Up a Basic X10 Home Automation System Using These Quick, Easy Steps, Part 1
Years ago, home automation seemed like a futuristic fantasy. Today, the reality of this remote-controlled lifestyle has already reached an impressive number of homes across the globe. The trend doesn’t show any start of slowing down either. Perhaps the best news of all is you don’t have to be especially wealthy or extremely tech savvy to enjoy the … Continue about Set Up a Basic X10 Home Automation System Using These Quick, Easy Steps, Part 1