Whether or not you're looking forward
to the day when you build
electronic houses that anticipate your
clients' every whim, there are several
uncomplicated devices — thermostats
and sensors — that can be
used today to make a house "smarter."
Wiring these controls into standard
110-volt circuits offers greater comfort,
convenience, and even energy
savings in rooms such as the bath,
which are full of systems that are used
sporadically.
Two sets of controls I use mainly in
master bathrooms are not expensive,
nor are they difficult to install. However,
both involve wiring and that
carries serious liability, particularly in
wet areas like the bathroom. If you
aren't licensed or qualified to do the
electrical, hire someone who is and
make