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BOSTON UNCOMMON Blog

Automation takes a stunning urban home to the next level. And the next, and the next, and the next. LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts // DEALER: Rexx Home Systems // PHOTOGRAPHY: Jim Stone   For seven years, a Boston couple lived happily on two stories of a charming brownstone building in Beacon Hill. But when they started having children, they knew it was time for a change: Find a bigger place or expand their current one. As luck would have it, they were able to do the latter—buying out their neighbors, and then, expanding laterally by buying the building next to theirs. Now, the family of four has plenty of space.

I’m busy, you’re busy, we’re all busy—living. Blog

  I tend to be the planner and executor when it comes to, well...everything. Holiday parties, baby showers, game nights, double-date dinners, volunteer events, best friends’ birthday parties, family vacations, camping trips, babysitting, and even the redecorating of my mother’s house—I love being busy. More importantly, I live to participate, to be involved, and to help.   My friends and family love to use me for my organizing and planning skills, and I love being of use. Spending time with loved ones and being part of a community is what life is all about. But it does mean that I often find myself juggling multiple projects and running late.

6 Smart Home Upgrades to Install during Your Remodel Blog

This post comes to us from Emily Long, a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She writes about tech trends and personal finance with the occasional dive into health and wellness. A renovation is the perfect time to customize your living space and take advantage of the latest in smart home tech. The smart home market is on the rise, and many companies are starting to offer products that integrate seamlessly into the design of a house. For those brave enough to jump into the deep end, the potential benefits from whole-home automation are nearly limitless. Larger upgrades often involve extensive custom design work, including hardwiring, so it’s best to upgrade when you’re already renovating to cut down on cost.

FIT FOR A KING Blog

LOCATION: Horseshoe Bay, Texas // DEALER: Satellite Station Fire & Security // PHOTOGRAPHY: Jim Stone   Automation gives a Texas homeowner the power to live happily ever after.   They say a man’s home is his castle. But sometimes, a man’s home is a castle. That is nearly the case with Ronnie Harpe and his magnificently massive residence in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. It’s a 10,000-square-foot beauty, featuring towers, giant statues, and a boathouse. It’s a Shangri-La in the Lone Star State, and it’s the kind of residence fit for a king—or, in this case, a very successful businessman with exceptionally high standards.

HOW THE WEST WAS WON Blog

LOCATION: San Antonio, Texas // DEALER: Dailey and Wells Communications    A newbie installer smartens up a top floor in Texas.   If the mention of Texas evokes images of cowboys, dusty plains, and cacti, it’s time to upgrade your imagery. And nothing will fast-forward your focus on the Lone Star State as quickly as a tour of this posh penthouse in San Antonio.   Occupying the three floors atop the Grand Hyatt Hotel alongside the famous downtown river walk, the private residence is perched in one of the premier areas of town. It’s 7,000 square feet of WOW—bright colors, major views, and slick décor—a far cry from the rustic roots of the region.

Peace Of Mind Bundle Page

PROTECT What’s Precious to You Check in on things at home from across the street, or across the globe. Receive alerts when someone enters the house. Set lights to automatically come on at dusk so you’ll never have to approach a dark house again. Intelligent security solutions put peace of mind at your fingertips so you can trust that all is safe and sound. The products included in our smart security bundle have been handpicked to make your home safer, smarter, and more secure.

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What is a Smart Home OS Page

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