(*North East West South) You do not have to select trendy colors for your home.  They should be right for your environment, especially your lighting conditions.  And they should be right for you and your lifestyle.  The "Today's Home"™ show on May 8 featured a discussion about color, with guests Teresa Tullio and Nancy Alwin [...]

WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEMS: VERVE What can you do with these new wireless contol systems?  A better question is:  What can't you do with them? The basic concept for  Verve Living Systems is that your controls are completely un-wired.  No wires to the back room.  No wires for electric power.  Totally wireless control!  How do they [...]

DIMMABLE L.E.D. BULBS! Yes, we now have dimmable LED light bulbs.  These can be used anywhere you would use a regular light bulb.  I found both L.E.D. MR-16 and "A" types, at about $20 at big home-improvement stores last month.  Here's what they look like: ^ The dimmable L.E.D. MR-16 is a standard 12-volt unit [...]

  KITCHEN AND BATHROOM DESIGN: APPEARANCE, FUNCTION, AND SAFETY You may have (or want) the most beautiful home in your neighborhood, but if it lacks safety and function, it  will never be the best home in your neighborhood.  Here's a simple graphic to help you understand why your kitchen and bathroom must have great appearance, [...]