Black Friday might be our favourite American import these days. but there are so lots of tech bargains to chose from it can be hard to see the …
August 2022
Top 20 Automated home posts of the Year 2016
2016 has been an interesting year, even the complicated world of Smarthome tech has been easier to follow than the politics. Before we start, here’s a special …
Honeywell expose new evohome Smartphone managed Zoned Heating System
This morning Honeywell have revealed the UK introduce of evohome. The new heating system will manage the temperature in up to 12 zones plus hot water …
Reading nooks By Maison Inc.
I stumbled across the work of Oregon design firm Maison Inc. by accident, but thoroughly took pleasure in photos of their work. Owner/principal Joelle Nesen …
Looking Back
I have worked at house & home (on and off) for about 15 of its 25-year history. I’ve seen trends come and go on our …
Video: Loxone launch Wireless Retro-Fit home Automation add-ons
The Loxone Home automation system has been around because 2008 and this week they have launched a brand new wireless addition to their range. The ‘Loxone Air’ …
Video: Google home smart Hub plus Google WiFi Router
Google home has the Amazon Echo in its sights. It’s a $129 voice-activated speaker powered by the Google assistant and you ask it questions that …
KickStarter: Lucid Labs Cipher USB to DMX lighting Interfaces
Here’s a new Kickstarter campagin to launch a simple to use USB to DMX lighting interface that works with free software allowing you to easily …
Energenie MiHome adds ‘Works with Alexa’ Amazon Echo support to Nest & IFTTT
We sat down with Energenie’s service advancement Manager, Adam Smith a few weeks back for a great chat on where the UK wise house business is …
DIY: Ombré Coffee Table
Annie Sloan, author as well as developer of Chalk Paint™, shares exactly how to make the Ombré Coffee Table from her new book, Annie Sloan Paints …