Here’s a two-part video demo showing an OpenRemote configuration controlling a Z-Wave house automation system – “In this video, Marcus Redeker shows OpenRemote controller with an iphone individual interface controlling Z-Wave enabled hardware — door sensor, light as well as dimmer as well as a movement sensor. The Z-Wave hardware is managed through an IP-to-ZWave…
Month: December 2022
Photography Gallery
Collecting art can be a toughie. There is so much available as well as understanding where to begin can be daunting if you are just embarking. I always stick by the old adage “use your gut,” as well as if you like it — truly like it — then you will want to online with…
Editor’s Picks: top 10 kitchen Stools
design editor Kai Ethier shares her favorite kitchen stools on the market right now. After working on our March issue, which pays tribute to the hardest-working room in the home, I have kitchens on the mind. Today I’m sharing my top picks for one of the space’s most important pieces of furniture: bar stools. A…
Annie Sloan’s top 10 suggestions On using Chalk paint
If you’ve ever thought about painting a piece of furniture, chances are you’ve heard of Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan. For the past 25 years, trained fine artist turned paint guru Annie Sloan has been inspiring designers and do-it-yourselfers to skip the fuss and fumes of regular paint by using her non-toxic, odor-free…
Dianemo integrated smart home solution
Convergent home Technologies based in England have produced a new smart home system called “Dianemo“. Designed to control lighting, heating, air conditioning, windows, blinds and shutters as well as look after security, multimedia, computing and communications requirments in the home. The system supports control of bus systems such as EIB / KNX and PLCBus. “Dianemo…
Sleek Countertop materials
during our renovation, something we did rather rapidly was select a countertop. We went with a fresh white quartz counter by HanStone (Swan Cotton) that we bought at Ikea together with our cabinets. A sale that day spurred us on, however we are so delighted with exactly how it looks. We select the 1-1/4” thick counter…
DIY: striped Wax Candles
design editor Lauren Petroff transforms basic white candles into a playful decorating element using wax dye. No matter what time of year it is, I always like to have candles on hand for dining and entertaining. Candlelight adds instant atmosphere, and these striped candles look just as nice when they’re not lit. I added personality…
Sink into 10 beautiful Bathrooms With Standalone Tubs
Interiors director Meg Crossley shares H&H’s most standout standalone tubs. Installing a freestanding tub is a no-fail way to elevate a bathroom, and there are so many beautiful styles to choose from. here are some of my favorites from the pages of H&H that will have you dreaming of a nice long soak. In this striking bathroom,…
Before & After: A closer look At Our Airstream Makeover
In our most popular H&H TV video of 2015, a 210-foot airstream trailer was transformed into a charming weekend getaway. Now, we’re sharing an in-depth look at the before and after photos. Homeowners Kent Worth, a manager at fabric house Kravet Canada, and Sean Swayze, a designer with Bryon Patton & Associates, worked to bring the…
Laser launch new KNX web shop
Laser are a well known home automation seller (and long time pals and supporter of Automated Home). This morning they’ve launched their newest venture, a new site selling a substantial range of KNX home Automation equipment and they have a launch discount for Automated home reader. Read on for the details. PRESS release – Laser…