The Journal — Read Before You Renovate
Materials, budgets, upkeep — the lessons we've learned, written down.
79 articles
Internet Modem Planning for a Reliable Smart Home
An internet modem is the foundation of a reliable smart home. Learn how to choos...
Wi fi Planning for a Smart Home That Works as One System
Wi fi planning for a smart home starts behind the walls. Learn how to design rel...
Wireless and router Planning for a Reliable Smart Home
Wireless and router planning makes smart homes reliable. Learn where equipment b...
Smart Plug Planning for a Reliable Whole-Home System
Smart plug planning for a renovation? Learn where connected outlets help, where ...
Wifi box: What It Really Does in a Smart Home
Wifi box guidance for smart home planning: understand what it does, where it bel...
Home Wifi for Smart Homes: Plan the Network Before You Build
Home wifi is the foundation of a reliable smart home. Plan coverage, wiring, equ...
z wave smart switches for a cleaner whole-home lighting system
z wave smart switches keep lighting reliable, flexible, and tied to the rest of ...
z wave dimmer switch: what to plan before drywall
z wave dimmer switch planning for renovations: where it fits, what to wire, and ...
Zwave Switch Planning for a Cleaner Smart Home
zwave switch planning for a renovated home: where it belongs, how it behaves wit...
Z Wave Switch Planning for Remodels and New Builds
z wave switch planning for remodels and new builds: where it fits, what wiring t...
z wave light switch planning for a whole-home renovation
z wave light switch planning starts with wiring, circuit layout, and scene contr...
Motion Sensor Light Switch: How to Use It Without Making the House Feel Fussy
Motion sensor light switch planning for remodels: where it works, where it fails...