About 10 years ago, when my son was playing soccer in high school, I was chatting with the father of one of his teammates. He was a little glum about his son’s decision to attend college. Why? “He should be a plumber like me,” the father said. In my middle-class suburban neighborhood, a statement like…
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If you’ve been reading my columns for a while, you may know I try not to shy away from new projects because most of them, even at their very worst, provide learning opportunities. But every once in a while, I have a project I want to do that I know, deep down in my heart,…
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Who’s it right for? Users who require professional monitoring Who is it not for? ADT has been a trusted name in home security for many years, and its Smart Home Alarm Package demonstrates its commitment to evolving with modern technology. This comprehensive security system combines traditional ADT reliability with smart home features. Although we tested…
The vibrant, Vegas contemporary interior renovation of 11436 Opal Springs Way drew its design inspiration from “The Peacock Sisters” — a painting by Spanish Artist Joselu Montojo. The artwork, acquired by homeowners Melissa and Vincent LaBella, served as interior decorator Laura Sullivan’s muse for her striking interior. “The painting had a vibrant green backdrop and…
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New federal funding will help the owners of the Park Hill Apartments in Clifton complete much-needed energy upgrades in the federally-subsidized buildings where residents have been plagued by poor living conditions in recent years. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $2.25 million in grant funding…
Photo: istockphoto.com Both Vivint and ADT are fantastic options for home security; in fact, Vivint and ADT are often considered two of the best home security companies overall. Vivint packs in a lot of bonus features, too, like a Z-Wave receiver, while ADT comes with years of outstanding reputation. Since both rank among the top…
