Technology

Charging drawers

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Undercabinet lighting. I know this seems like no-brainer, but before I had it I never knew how useful it could be for task lighting and mood lighting. But spring for LEDs

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6. A garage keypad

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motion-activated porch light

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This is a Vantage "smart home," meaning the homeowners can control the air conditioning, lighting and solar shades remotely.

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Smart phone-controlled front door lock. The problem with carrying the house key in your pocket is that it might scratch your phone. So why not get rid of the house key altogether? Schlage makes an electronic front-door lock with a deadbolt that can be locked and unlocked from your phone. The Schlage Nexia lets you control the lock conventionally, too. You can manually lock it, and unlock it with a PIN code.

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10. Features for a future that does not depend so much on oil. Speaking of charging, when it comes to your garage, think ahead. One astute Houzzer suggested including a specialized plug for electric cars, even if you don't own one yet.

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TRUFIG iPad Mount (CM-2000)

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