Posts in category 'Technology'

Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Associates Quad Cities Blog

Subscribe and receive email notifications of new blog posts.




rss logo RSS Feed
Buying A Home | 11 Posts
Doers of Good | 2 Posts
Family Fun | 2 Posts
Food | 4 Posts
Holidays | 6 Posts
Home Maintenance | 16 Posts
Home Remodeling | 11 Posts
Market Reports | 9 Posts
News | 7 Posts
Outdoor Living | 4 Posts
Selling A Home | 8 Posts
Spring Cleaning | 7 Posts
Technology | 1 Posts
Valley Life | 1 Posts
May
27

Empty homes don't go unnoticed – and as travel plans pick up this season, a few simple moves can reduce risk and add home security while you're away. With the right mix of everyday habits, subtle automation and smart technology, you can step out knowing everything at home still looks and functions as it should.

 

Make Your Home Look Lived-In While Traveling

One of the easiest ways to protect your home while traveling is to keep it visually active. Start outside with motion-activated fixtures, solar lighting and timers that turn lights on at dusk to help eliminate dark areas and create natural movement around your property. Inside, small adjustments go a long way.

 

Smart plugs can power lamps, TVs or radios at different times throughout the day. Smart thermostats can mirror typical energy use, while automated blinds open in the morning and close at night. Together, these subtle shifts create a steady, fami...

Click Here to Read More...

Login to My Homefinder