Insteon Hub
The Insteon Hub is a smartphone interface to control Insteon devices, create schedules, scenes and alerts. If you’re just getting started with Insteon, do yourself a favor and get a starter kit that includes...
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Insteon Micro On-Off Module
The Insteon Micro On-Off Module allows you to turn any wall switch into an Insteon remote controllable switch. It works just like the Micro Dimmer Module but is appropriate for non-dimmable situations. Add remote control...
Insteon Micro Dimmer Module
The Insteon Micro Dimmer Module allows you to turn any wall switch into an Insteon remote controllable dimmer. Alternatively, you can wire it directly to lighting circuits (like I do) to eliminate the need for...
Insteon Lamp Dimmer Module
The Insteon Lamp Dimmer Module allows you to add Insteon remote control dimming to table lamps, floor lamps and other plug-in lights. Control a light remotely, turning it on and off and adjusting brightness...
Insteon Keypad Dimmer
The Insteon Keypad Dimmer is a combination dimmer switch and remote control for up to 8 Insteon devices or scenes. This device was my first exposure to Insteon and it continues to be one of my...
Bed Builder: Trevor Jessup
Trevor Jessup is a “hacker extraordinaire” in my Bed Builder Hall of Fame. He’s a relatively new dad of a 4-year-old boy, Lee. While browsing the Internet for interesting bed designs, he came across my IKEA...
Canary All-in-One Home Security System
Meet Canary The all-in-one home security system you control from your phone. It’s built to learn and sends intelligent alerts with HD video and audio directly to your phone. Canary is an innovative alternative...
How to Winterize a Pool the EASY Way
There is no reason to pay a professional to winterize your pool! You also don’t need an expensive cover or chemicals. I’ll show you how to winterize a pool the easy way for a...
Home Surveillance System Upgrade
My previous home surveillance system provided me four years of reliable service and it was still going strong. But after I helped my neighbor install a high definition Lorex system, I saw first-hand how beautiful that...
Why Upgrade your Surveillance System?
In 2012, I described my purchase of my first surveillance system as a “one-time investment”. I was, of course, referring to the fact that I wouldn’t have to pay monthly fees to a central...
