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DST 2022: Is Your Home Prepared for Daylight Saving Time?

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Believe it or not, it’s time to “Spring Forward” again. For most of the U.S., Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday in March. The clocks spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. and suddenly, 1:59 a.m. turns to 3:00 a.m., like magic (or something like that…) If you’re reading this, you’re probably used to adjusting to these changes twice a year. Ready for some fun facts about Daylight Saving Time? A study shows that SAT scores dipped 2% when the tests were administered the day after a DST clock change. Benjamin Franklin half-jokingly proposed Daylight Saving Time in 1784 when he wrote that Paris could save $200 million in candles (of today’s dollars) if they adopted a time change in a witty essay, “ An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light. ” The DST format as we know it was originally proposed in 1895 by a New Zealand entomologist — or someone who studies insects — named George Hudson. He suggested a two-hour time change because he wanted more daylight...

Your Ultimate Guide to Building the Best Home Security System

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Looking to make your home safer with smart home security? That’s a really smart choice, but making the decision is just the first step. Creating a security solution that’s just right for you requires a little research and planning. Luckily, we’ve created this guide to cover everything you need to create a smart home system that keeps you and your family safe, and makes life easier. Contents Why do I need a home security system? What are the benefits of multi-layer home security? Different types of home security equipment Intrusion detection equipment 24/7 professional alarm monitoring Professional security equipment installation Video security cameras Monitored fire alarm systems Monitored carbon monoxide detectors Why do I need a home security system? The primary benefit of owning a home security system is for intrusion detection. Intrusion detection helps protect your home and family from property crimes like burglaries and home invasions. Burglary is the unlawful en...

Level Up Automation Announced as Speaker at International Builder Show/Kitchen & Bath Show 2022

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Level Up CEO, Jen Mallett tapped to speak on two panels at IBS/KBIS 2022 in Orlando February 8-11, 2022.   Level Up Automation was founded in 2016 with a vision to be the best and most knowledgeable automation company in the world. Quickly establishing itself as a leader and difference-maker in an industry poised for explosive growth, it strives to deliver on the company’s mission: to be trusted advisors to clients in an ever-evolving technology integration space. Level Up retail showrooms exist to bring excellence to home automation in design, education, and hands-on demonstration experiences. from Level Up Your Home - Home Automation Nation https://levelupyourhome.com/blogs/level-up-smart-stuff/level-up-automation-announced-as-speaker-at-international-builder-show-kitchen-bath-show-2022 via IFTTT

Level Up Automation Enters The Franchise Market with First Franchisees

Level Up Automation   wants to build the homes of the future. This tech-driven concept focuses on building smart homes and intelligent buildings. “We’re an automation company,” explains Level Up Automation Chief Executive Officer   Jennifer Mallett . “If you think of smart homes and what it entails, it’s the automation of all systems in residential spaces. This includes automated lighting, audio, video, shades and strong wireless networks.” Level Up Automation is all about specializing in taking the complexity out of technology and making it easy-to-use for home and business owners. The company is now bringing its business model to others with franchise opportunities, a first of its kind for the tech industry, with the support of   Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys . “One of the great things we’re doing for potential franchisees is driving simplicity and deciding which lines they should carry, what will help them grow their business and support them,” said Mallett....

22 Smart Home Gadgets to Try in ‘22

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“ Alexa, what are the coolest smart gadgets in 2022? “ Smart homes are all the rage and the technology available to us is getting smarter and smarter. At Guardian, we love tech that makes our lives safer and more convenient, and 2022 is bringing us some smart home devices you probably didn’t even think were possible. We’ve put together a list of 22 smart home gadgets you need to get your hands on this year!  1. Lenovo ThinkReality A3 Smart Glasses (coming soon)  Remote and hybrid jobs are becoming increasingly prevalent, resulting in a completely new work environment for remote workers. Lenovo’s ThinkReality A3 Smart Glasses enables remote workers to succeed in a virtual workplace with the capability to work from a virtual monitor or even in a virtual coffee shop. The smart glasses can fill the gaps of remote collaboration with 3D visualization and guided workflows.  2. Extra Smart Automated Floor Cleaning   There are plenty of smart vacuums and smart ...