technology

The price of gas is on everyone’s mind – unless you don’t own a vehicle. Only a year ago, Seattle-area drivers were paying about $3.90 a gallon for unleaded regular gasoline. Today, well, I don’t even want to talk about it!

It is moments like these when consumers make the difficult (dare we say “bold”?) choice to ditch their gas-powered vehicles for something with an electrical outlet. The evidence is clear: Americans (and many others around the world) are switching to electric vehicles, or EVs.

Pacific Northwest weather can be extreme. “Water intrusion” is a phrase uttered often by homeowners when facing leaks and damp conditions following heavy rains. Strong winds appear to find the thinnest of gaps in windows and doors that produce temperature-altering drafts.

Yes, we know about leaks and loss here in the PNW!

Have you noticed your electric bills are going up and up? No matter what we do to combat rising energy costs, keeping warm in winter and cool in summer gets more expensive every year.

That’s why some of our neighbors are “going solar” in a move that could pay dividends down the road. But how do you even begin to consider making the switch?

In concluding this three-part November series on smart-home tech, we focus on the simplest of items – the light bulb.

Many of us have already converted parts of our home with more energy-efficient lighting. When a bulb burns out, we usually select something that will last longer and save us a few bucks along the way.

This blog has pretty much covered it all when it comes to smart-home technology features, except for one item – switches.

Smart-home technology offers cutting-edge benefits and convenience for every room. Advances have been most pronounced in the kitchen and bathroom, as well as the operation of the home’s temperature and lighting.

Now, smart-home features are expanding to include another – arguably most important – area, the bedroom. At a time when consumer health is a top priority, the importance of a person’s relaxation from the day’s stresses is becoming top of mind for many.