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Mothers in Control

As a full-time working mother, I’m always up for anything that helps to make life just a smidge easier. Truth is, I only have one child, a very helpful husband, live pretty close to work and the babysitter is a

Posted in Automation, Home, Lifestyle

Amp Up Your Energy IQ for Earth Day!

Did you know it’s better to leave your faucet in the cold position? That a desktop computer uses quite a bit more energy than a laptop? Just in time for Earth Day, we thought we’d share some tips and tricks for

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TopGolf – Where it’s Legal to Drink & Drive.

With the opening day of the the Masters approaching this Thursday, we’ve officially developed the golfing itch. So I decided to revisit one of my personal favorite Control4 projects. TopGolf is wicked cool. There really isn’t any other way to

Posted in Automation, Media, Tech

Keycaps your way. Don’t worry, we don’t judge.

The best thing about Control4 is that you can customize your home to fit your lifestyle. The best thing about Control4 Keypads is that you can activate that customization instantly with the simple push of a button. But the best thing about

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Printable March Madness Brackets!

Selection Sunday has revealed the seeds; now get ready for all the madness with our printable brackets. Make your picks and cross your fingers. And tell us, what was your reaction to the line-up? Download your Men’s 2013 NCAA College Basketball

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ISU Basketball Goes High Tech

The heartland takes its sports seriously, so when Iowa State University decided to build a new, 36,000 square foot, $8 million basketball practice facility, consolidating and simplifying all audio, video and control systems into one easy-to-use solution was at the

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I Could Get Used to That.

I’ve been a fan of Vegas all my life. And being that it’s only about a six hour drive, I’ve had my fair share of younger-year visits. Although in those days, eight of us girls would cram our 7,000 bags

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The Oscars vs. The Super Bowl

It’s a television showdown. Ok, not really. According to this infographic, I think it’s pretty clear which event takes the cake. But interesting nonetheless to see how the two stack up against one another. Did you know that the NFL

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We Made The Cut!

For most of us, the kitchen is the focal entertaining spot in the home. But it is also the place where multi-tasking is essential, and that’s not always easy. From preparing, cooking and serving food, pouring drinks, keeping up the friendly

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Super Bars for The Super Bowl!

For football fans, the Super Bowl is obviously a huge deal — and this year, February 3rd will be particularly important for fans of either the San Francisco 49ers or the Baltimore Ravens. I’m not a huge sports nut myself,

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