The Words ‘Solar Battery System’ And ‘Value’ In The Same Sentence!!

The Words ‘Solar Battery System’ And ‘Value’ In The Same Sentence!!

The Tesla battery, or any home battery solution, would work for this family. Make sure you do your homework though that you will be able to use your generated solar energy or even your stored energy. Speak to an about the options available to you. Whilst you may think this is a ‘beat up’ for high priced battery installations, there is a possibility your families way of life may not maximise the benefit of solar generated power unless you have a battery system. Some people may disagree with my last last paragraph but it is 100% accurate.

Why Is My House So Noisy?

Why Is My House So Noisy?

Truth be told room acoustics are far more complex than most people realise. It is also sadly a forgotten area in some new build and renovation projects. You don’t need to dedicate weeks to it, but think about it in every step of your design decision process. You don’t need to go over the top as serious audiophiles do. They can tinker with their sound room for months or years to ‘deaden’ or ‘liven’ the sound in the room. Oh, and you guessed it, each upgrade of the hifi system usually requires a re-assessment of the room. But let’s not get as serious as audiophiles do. I am not going down the path of several recent ‘noisy home’ articles on furnishings and wall/floor coverings – which are all valid.

Smartlocks …. Need To Be Smarter

Smartlocks …. Need To Be Smarter

The security show had many working products including electronic padlocks, cabinet locks and gate mechanisms accessed via a smart phone or tablet. The smart phone/tablet integration and operation was fairly smooth. Is it possible to have more than one App for access? I was hoping to see an integrated electronic lock solution, collaborative software, to provide users an integrated solution that is cost effective.

HomeBuilder …. Renovate With Long Term Benefits

If you fit the Government’s assistance package envelope I think there are some specific areas you should look at, in order: Whatever you build, make it efficient!, and Whatever you build, make it efficient!, or Whatever you build, make it efficient! Let’s look at the math a little further out than the cost of finishing

Smart Home Efficiency – Know Your Energy Label

Wow, that was a warm long weekend that we just went through!  The sudden rise in temperatures may have you thinking about replacing some of your old appliances. Do you have a rust-skinned fridge in the garage or under the house, a newer model air-conditioner, etc. So how do you buy a very efficient appliance?

Top 5 Smart Home and Home Automation Product Buying Rules

Considering a new purchase to start, add to, or complete your automated home? Most people find it daunting shopping for electronic goods. I probably look over 50 products a month. Some are available in Australia and others aren’t but the ideas or concepts sometimes trickle through. I always find it interesting what consumer “itch” the

Holiday Season Smart Home Top Checklist

If you are, then you might have had your car serviced or just the tires checked. How about your house? Any thought given to that whilst you are away? Any holiday period is more than likely the when you need your smart home to perform faultlessly. Here is my Top 6 holiday season smart home

Smart Home Wall Aesthetics

Wall Aesthetics’ is not a new Olympic Games sport in 2024! You know the term ‘athletically gifted’ tagged on rare individuals who can effortlessly glide through any sporting activity thrown at them. Let me tell you there is lessor known term for Smart Homes termed ‘aesthetically gifted’, yes, that is a home you walk into