Plug-in remote controls for the whole house
Article Abstract:
The remote control of lights and appliances is now available without the installation of an expensive home-automation system. X-10 technology, which controls various appliances with coded signals, is available in plug-in form. Available products and their uses are examined.
Publication Name: Home Mechanix
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 8755-0423
Year: 1992
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Stealth stereo upgrades
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Car stereos are often primary targets for theft, however steps can be taken to conceal equipment and to disguise its real value. For example, multi-disc changers can be mounted in the trunk, and false stereo face plates may be placed over real ones.
Publication Name: Home Mechanix
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 8755-0423
Year: 1993
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Design programs for remodeling projects
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Six computer programs for designing and remodeling homes or specific rooms are tested and evaluated. The software makes it easy to create useful drawings and plans. None of the programs require more than 640K of memory.
Publication Name: Home Mechanix
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 8755-0423
Year: 1992
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