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  • best smart thermostat

    Wi-fi Connected Smart Thermostats: What to Look For

    Home - Technology & Trends November 23, 2017

    Whether you’re living in a newly constructed or older dwelling, it can still become the home of the future. Quickly evolving technology is allowing homeowners to improve the functions of a wide range of their household systems. Wireless thermostats are one great example. The latest versions are helping households regulate temperatures with greater speed and...

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    Airport Travel Stats to Know Before You Go [Infographic]

    Travel & Outdoors March 24, 2015

    Have you ever wondered why so many flights get delayed? Or how much luggage is lost at airports each year? Find the answers to those questions and more in our infographic that highlights the most common airport problems you may encounter before take-off. Airport Obstacles — By The Numbers Nowadays, creating a travel itinerary is...

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    Baseball Fun Facts, Stats and Records You Probably Didn’t Know [Infographic]

    Travel & Outdoors May 31, 2013

    Look out at cheering baseball fans from a player’s point-of-view - you'll find interesting stats about the economics of baseball, surprising fan-related facts and record-breaking moments in baseball history.

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    Why Is My Car Heater Blowing Cold Air?

    Maintenance May 12, 2023

    It could mean different things when your car heater blows out only cold air. Find the cause using our troubleshooting guide.

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  • The inside of a closet with purses on the top shelves.

    4 Steps to Clean Out Your Closet

    Home December 10, 2021

    It’s dark. It’s largely uncharted. Many of the inhabitants of its vast depths are unknown. That’s right, we’re talking about your closet. It’s easy to let closets get away from you. A stray clothing article thrown in there one day, a stack of papers the next, over time you can find yourself staring at a...

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    How to Start An Online Store

    Starting November 1, 2020

    Starting a business is easier than ever thanks to greater online opportunities and the burgeoning “gig economy.” For many people, opening an online store has been a major success. Some 25 million people sell products on eBay’s marketplace alone.[1] But the process is more complicated than putting your goods on a website and waiting for...

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    New Technology in the Automotive Industry [Infographic]

    Technology & Trends November 21, 2019

    Every automaker is somehow involved in the technology revolution that has redefined the primal relationship between car and driver over the last decade. Future car technologies are touching nearly every area of a vehicle, from dashboard panels and passenger zones to the engine configuration, braking systems, headlights and even tires. The cause of car innovations...

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    Keeping Kids Safe in and Around Cars

    Safety October 16, 2019

    To help create a safe environment for your infant and/or young child, you need to pay attention to your vehicle and its surroundings. Here’s how to keep kids safe in and around cars: Car-seat safety Evaluate whether the car seat or booster seat is a proper fit for your car (not all are). The car...

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    Thanksgiving Fun Facts and Statistics [Infographic]

    Growing Your Family September 30, 2019

      Whether you are hosting your own Thanksgiving dinner, driving to grandma’s house or flying across the country, this infographic breaks down the best days to travel and what you can do with all the leftover turkey. More Thanksgiving Fun Facts and Stats Who travels? In 2018, 54.3 million Americans were predicted to travel 50...

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    Seven Ways to Keep Your House Cool This Summer

    Maintenance January 3, 2019

    These hints will help you reduce energy use along with the temperature. As summer arrives, many people think, “Thank goodness for air conditioning.” That is, until the bill for cranking the A/C arrives. Fortunately, there are many energy-efficient ways to keep your house cool. Beat the heat this summer with these home cooling tips. 1....

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  • 3 Things to Consider When Deciding to Buy a Second Home

    Buying / Selling December 5, 2018

    A second house might be an investment, a vacation property or a combination of the two. Regardless of its intended use, a rising number of people are purchasing residential real estate. They see real estate as a safer investment than other investments that might come with increased risks. A National Association of Realtors survey showed...

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    What Are Home Automation Systems?

    Home - Safety April 4, 2018

    There was a time when opening your garage door from inside your car was the latest in personal technology. Now, an increased number of smart home appliances are making everyday life a little bit easier. Used alone or together, smart appliances and home automation systems can reduce your energy costs. You can control smart thermostats...

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    5 of the Best Smart Home Devices

    Home - Technology & Trends March 29, 2018

    When it comes to home automation devices, there are more ways to make your house safer, more comfortable and modern than ever before. You can connect appliances, security systems, doorbells and even pet feeders to the internet for automation and remote monitoring. The best home automation devices can help save you time and money. Here’s...

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    6 Energy-Efficient Technologies to Make Your Home Greener

    Home - Technology & Trends December 11, 2017

    Installing energy-saving technology is a great idea, whether you’re moving into a new place or upgrading your current home. Different devices and types of technology can increase the comfort of your home and help you save money. They can also help you become more environmentally conscious. There’s an increasing array of devices and software programs...

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    It’s Technical: A Look at the Hottest Jobs of Tomorrow’s Auto Industry

    Technology & Trends October 26, 2017

    Technology continues changing the automotive industry, and along with those changes come more career opportunities. Computers have become ubiquitous in our world, and today they control everything from our wireless music systems to our thermostats. They are also playing a significant role in the automotive industry. According to Forbes, electrical engineers now top the list...

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