Posts Tagged ‘lighting’

Home Automation: Evaluating the Options

In Monday's article, we discussed the various ways home automation can make life easier. Today we'll look at the primary commercial methods of automating the home—a true and grand lifehack, in that it hacks the primary habitat in your life!At the end of the day, there are two main methods of home automation. The most popular is probably most popular because it is most affordable, and that's plug-in automation provided… Continue reading

November 19 2008 | By Joel | Tagged: automation, Communication, entertainment, home, lighting, security | 8 comments»

Home Automation: What It Can Do for You

Over my next couple of articles, we're going to take a look at home automation. This is a fascinating area that is, for some, a reality, but for many, something that borders on science fiction. The truth is, there are all sorts of products out there to help you automate elements of your home, ranging from those that the average Joe can afford and implement to those that cost as… Continue reading

November 17 2008 | By Joel | Tagged: automation, Communication, entertainment, home, lighting, security | 8 comments»

Keep Your Home Business Green

Earth Hour has come and gone for 2008, and it was an easy opportunity for people who don’t normally think about their environmental footprint to do something about it. Apparently it was quite successful, with local utilities such as EnergyAustralia claiming that energy consumption for that hour was 10.2% less than usual.But, while Earth Hour is a great awareness raising campaign and does provide some relief against our constant… Continue reading

March 31 2008 | By Joel | Tagged: computer, green, lighting, Money, paperless, power, recycling, water | 5 comments»

Improving Productivity by Improving Lighting

We all know that our surroundings affect our ability to get work done, from that irritating buzzing from the next cubicle over to the uncomfortable chair causing our back pain. But what about lighting? Has the flicker of fluorescent lighting finally gotten to you?There are plenty of problems attributed to lighting, from migraines to eye strain. On top of the physical issues, though, depending on the type of lighting… Continue reading

February 26 2008 | By Thursday | Tagged: environment, ergonomic, lightbulb, lighting, work area | 11 comments»