Legrand North America
Couch Potato Power! Not Just For Sleeping Anymore
Got a call the other night about 1:00 o'clock in the morning. I had to
go into the plant to troubleshoot an electrical problem. When I finally
made it back home, I crashed on the couch, worn out, too tired to even
take off my boots.
I lay there for a little bit, and finally fell
asleep. Needing to get up at 6 the next day, I put my phone on the arm
of the couch with the alarm clock set.
Intermatic, Inc.
No More Dials: Timing Controls Are Getting Smart
If you live in or near popular seasonal resort and vacation areas,
you’ve likely noticed an uptick in the local residential real estate
market – both for buyers and longer-term renters. Nationally, the
second-home market is enjoying a boom, as higher-end homeowners are
seeking escapes from more urban areas that have experienced higher rates
of COVID-19 transmission.
Legrand North America
When the Table Are Turned … You Still Have Power
About 15 years ago, a friend of mine and I remodeled a vending room
area. It used to be full of snack machines and microwaves lined up
around 3 walls. We turned that area into a nifty conference room. Ronnie
did the carpentry work, building a very nice U shaped workspace around
an open area where the speaker would stand.
Legrand North America
Taking Wireless Lighting Control Outdoors
I'd not thought of this before until I came across some interesting lighting products. Using wireless lighting control indoors is almost second nature to me. I love the technology, to be honest. I can't remember the last time I touched a switch at home to turn lights on or off.
Okay … I haven't fully integrated the kitchen yet … but that's coming soon to a Maurer home near me. The lights I have in there aren't "smart" enough. And they cost me a good chunk of change, so I don't want to trash them.
Legrand North America
Smarter Lighting for Smarter Homes
It's kind of been a theme lately. Smart offices, smart buildings … and
smart homes. Believe me, I'm all for it. It's not that I'm to lazy to
turn off lights. It's just that, well, sometimes I forget.
Automation and voice control help overcome my forgetfulness.
Arlington Industries, Inc.
Hang a Fan or Fixture Wherever You Need It
There are great products that make a contractor's life easier as far as
fan and fixture placement is concerned. Whether you're doing new
construction or retrofit "old work," there are box options that make
installs easier.
And some of them keep the drywall guys from messing with you.
