Painting the ceiling is often an afterthought and a missed design opportunity. “I think the ceiling is the fifth wall, and it has to be addressed,” says Jaime Galapo, president of Galapo Group Design, LLC in Parkland, Florida. “It makes the room feel complete and whole,” she adds. Rooms with painted ceilings can also appear…
SimpliSafe home security systems can be easily tailored to your needs. Just simply add or subtract hardware and equipment as you please. CNET When choosing a home security system for your home, you may be tempted to start by deciding between a DIY setup or one that is professionally installed and monitored. When you consider…
In the world of art and design are two schools of thought. On one side are those who create or sell art. Artists and gallery owners, for instance, tend to promote the idea if you love a piece, buy it. You will always find a place for it. Interior designers, on the other hand, look…
Person painting a room in their home Major home renovations—like a kitchen rebuild or knocking down a wall—can give your space a serious facelift. Yet, believe it or not, a fresh coat of paint can make just as much of a difference (if not more). “Paint is one of the most effective tools in transforming…
Boston-based home security company SimpliSafe is rolling out an outdoor surveillance service, and is expanding its Innsbrook monitoring center as part of that project. (Courtesy SimpliSafe) A national home security company is beefing up its office footprint in Innsbrook as it rolls out a new surveillance service. SimpliSafe, which makes and sells wireless home security…
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? A celebrity favorite home furnishings shop opens a New York…
The main objective of a home security system is to safeguard a residence and its occupants. These systems are equipped to detect a range of threats, such as smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, water damage and burglary. As interest in smart home technology increases, there are challenges that limit its broader adoption. Significant barriers include high costs…
Rhode Island’s Crime Victim Compensation Program now covers costs associated with adding home security systems under legislation Gov. Dan McKee signed into law Tuesday. (Getty image) Gov. Dan McKee on Tuesday signed into law legislation that lets crime victims use up to $1,000 from the Office of the General Treasurer’s compensation program to add security…
