Once a playground of only the technically adept, home automation is quickly entering the mainstream of home improvement. Automation is now seen at do it yourself stores such as Lowe's and Home Depot. It can start as simply as having lights come on as you enter a room to whole house automation that shuts down energy use when nobody is home and returns the house to a comfortable home by the time you arrive.
Most of the automation functions are done totally wireless. No drilling and pulling cables or cleaning up the dust after the construction crew leaves. This is done by using the electrical system in the house, using infrared communications like a remote control and using radio waves. The most basic task is to control the lighting of a room. Using a wireless protocol through the electrical wires, the device is told how and when to turn on the lights. When combined with a PC and a motion detector it can turn on the lights when you enter a room. Late at night it can also turn on the light dimly so that you can still see but aren't blinded.
We hope this has piqued your interest in automation and answered some basic questions on this emerging improvement. If you are interested in having this for your home, please give us a call. We can arrange a demonstration and cost estimate for you at no charge.
Home Automation
NEW RIGHTS FOR HOMEOWNERS
Homeowners Association Dues affect approximately 8 million Californians.
On September 18, 2003 Governor Bill Davis signed into law AB104. This assembly bill gives the homeowners of associations the right to inspect the financial records.
Homeowners will have greater access to show how their dues
are being spent on services and salaries. To see this bill in its entirety you can visit http://www.sen.ca.gov/~newsen/senate.htm. And click on the Legislation link. This new law goes into effect on January 1, 2004.
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