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  CEDIA  is the leading global trade association for smart home technology, serving more than 4000 members, 30000 professionals from 77 countries. CEDIA   announces three newly elected directors who will join the CEDIA board of directors for the 2023-2025 term: Stephan Goodhue, Jennifer Mallett and James Ratcliffe. “Stephan, Jen, and James bring an abundance of home technology experience and much-needed, fresh perspectives to the board,” said David Weinstein, chair of the CEDIA board of directors. “Their resumes are impressive, and their strategic visions for the association’s future made them stand out among a large pool of qualified nominees. I look forward to working with them to best serve the needs of our members and to advance the industry.” James Ratcliffe is the managing director of Homeplay, based in Sunbury-on-Thames in the U.K. James began his career in home technology and developed a passion for music, sound and electronics when he joined a hi-fi store at the age of 14.

Did you know that 98% of basements in the U.S. will experience some type of water damage? It’s a disaster no one wants to happen but can be any homeowner’s reality in an instant. Water damage caused by home flooding or water leaks can be an expensive setback for homeowners. Though severe damage is preventable, it is a common occurrence that still plagues thousands of people across the country each year. Of course, there are measures that you can take to minimize and even help prevent the effects, but it is still important to note some hard truths about house flooding. It’s Common With so many areas in your home that tap into your water system or are vulnerable to rainwater leakages, it’s no wonder why an estimated 14,000 people suffer water damage daily . Though this problem can be easily prevented by affordable means, many people are unprepared to spot the signs of a leak that can quickly turn disastrous. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t notice the problem until it’s too

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