Composite decking is increasingly becoming the go-to for public boardwalks. City planners are being pressured by environmental lobbyists, and many are giving in. However, there are some serious problems with composite decking products, particularly for boardwalks. Find out why tropical decking such as Ipe or Cumuaru would be a far better choice. Reason 1: Inferior […]
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DIY X10 Combination System with Home Automation & Security, Part 2
Perhaps you’re more of a DIY kind of person — or maybe you simply have unique home security or home automation needs or preferences. For whatever reason, you’d rather build your own custom combination system. Here at X10, you can definitely do that! You’ll just want to make certain to include everything you need to […]
DIY X10 Combination System with Home Automation & Security, Part 1
Look out, Jetson family and Marty McFly, and get your home ready for the future! If you’re having trouble choosing between an X10 home automation kit and an X10 home security kit, you can relax! Getting the best of both worlds is a definite possibility! From all-inclusive and combination kits to a la carte options […]
ActiveHome Pro USB Transceiver Module: Mastermind of Home Automation
While the more basic X10 transceivers will work for more basic systems, if you’re the go-big-or-go-home type, the CM15A ActiveHome Pro USB Transceiver Module is for you! Along with the ActiveHome Software, which is free to download, the CM15A Transceiver allows you to send and receive all 256 unit codes, eliminating the need for one […]
Why Is Your Hand [Still] Asleep?
If you experience numbness in your hand, you’re not alone. Often, people complain of their hand feeling “asleep” after the rest of their body has woken up. What’s going on? One or more of the nerves that run along the arm is likely being either stretched or clamped while your body is in the position […]
Tropical Decking Applications: Boardwalks
In 2013, as the East Coast recovered from Hurricane Sandy, everyone was scrambling to rebuild boardwalks in time for tourist season. What were they all looking for? 2×4 and 2×6 Ipe. Many Ipe suppliers had been preparing for just such a bundle of requests, but in some ways, no lumber supplier could be fully prepared […]
Tropical Decking Applications: Docks
As the boating season comes to an end, you’re probably ready to do any needed repairs on your existing dock and plan for any additions for next year. Did you know that a great cost-saving change you can make is to replace your existing dock boards with Ipe or another tropical decking lumber species? After […]
Tropical Decking Applications: Rainscreen Siding
What makes tropical decking so attractive for outdoor flooring also makes it ideal for use as rainscreen siding. After all, an exterior species offers the kind of weather resistance that we want for the cladding of a home, locking out moisture and creating a winsome appearance. Differences from Traditional Siding Traditional wood siding is installed […]
Comparison Shopping for Wifi Cameras, Indoor Edition Pt 2
If you’ve been following our Comparison Shopping for Wifi Cameras series, you’ve read about the three outdoor Airsight camera models and two classic indoor Airsight models. So far, there are several things these fabulous WiFi cameras from X10 have had in common with one another, many of which are included in the newest X10 WiFi […]
Comparison Shopping for Wifi Cameras, Indoor Edition Pt 1
At the heart of X10’s wide assortment of home security solutions is an impressive collection of WiFi-enabled Airsight cameras. Each boasts an impressive collection of features, including exceptional durability, user-friendly setup, and linking to Android or Apple smartphones. All those components combine to provide you with affordable video cameras with remote access for all your […]
Comparison Shopping for WiFi Cameras, Outdoor Edition
With a rich legacy of providing excellent home automation and home security solutions at affordable prices, X10 offers a sizeable collection of WiFi-enabled video cameras suitable for a vast array of applications. We’ll start by looking at some characteristics all X10 cameras have in common and then categorize cameras according to their characteristics. Airsight Cameras […]
A PT’s Take on Pilates Reformer & Tower Workouts
Just because a diet or exercise program is popular does not mean it’s designed for long-term health. (Take, for instance, some Yoga stretching routines.) The physical therapists at PhysioDC endeavor to evaluate patient workouts with knowledgeable and careful feedback, so Daniel Baumstark MSPT, CHT recently braved 2 Pilates classes with his 50-something neighbor in order […]
Build Your Own Home Automation System with These Popular X10 Products
While our previous list of some of the most popular X10 Home Automation products might get you started on your custom Home Automation System, they won’t allow you to build a complete system. With the addition of the next four items, though, you’ll be well on your way to twenty-first century technology controlling your entire […]
Build Your Own Home Automation System with These Popular 4 X10 Products
When it comes to home automation, X10 recognizes the fact that each home is unique, and each individual has personal preferences and budgetary constraints that come into play when building a home automation system. While we offer a variety of Home Automation Kits such as a basic Starter Kit that prove you don’t have to […]
Decking Considerations: Ipe Timing and Pricing
One of the many aspects of Ipe that set it apart from other lumber species is tied to its area of origin. Not only does its exotic roots in Brazil mean that you should expect it to cost a little more and take a little longer to get to you, but it also means that […]