EL SEGUNDO HERALD January 19, 2017 Page 11 Real Estate from page 10 Visit our website: heraldpublications.com Shades, drapes, blinds, and awnings can all help control the amount of heat and light that enter your home. Selecting window coverings to block out light and heat in summer, and admit light in winter, can help your home’s heating and cooling systems work more efficiently. However, the effectiveness of window coverings hinges on opening and closing them at the right time - something you may forget to do, or not be home to do. Automating and powering window coverings Your Perfect 1031 Exchange by Jodie Infantino BRE#01521084 JODIE INFANTINO 310.704.1507 invest@jodiesrealestate.com LOTS All Cash Buyers East and Westside Locations 6,000 Sq. Ft. Lots and Up Call Jodie at 310.704.1507 before you put your listing on the market! can help automatically maximize their effectiveness. Depending on the climate where you live, automating window coverings could yield energy savings of 11-20 percent, according to a study commissioned by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Somfy’s motorized solutions easily integrate with any home automation system, regardless of brand or technology, and offer many options for controlling window coverings. Select from a wide variety of hand-held remotes, sensors, wall switches, and the myLink app that allows you to control your motorized window coverings from mobile devices. Door Locks If you’ve ever been locked out of your house or had a guest arrive at your home when you were out, you probably wished there was some way to unlock your front door without a key - and from miles away. Smart locks allow you to do both those things and more. You can replace or supplement an existing lock by installing a smart lock, and you won’t need a professional locksmith to do it. If you can install a regular lock and operate a smartphone, you have the expertise you need to add and use a smart lock. In addition to allowing you to lock and unlock your door without a key, smart locks also allow you to operate the lock remotely from an app on your phone. You can also receive alerts when the door has been unlocked - a great way to track the comings and goings of latchkey kids. Many allow you to generate a single-use digital key that you can email to guests or service providers who may need to enter Shiela Simplifies Sales 310-529-9922 shfowler17@gmail.com E L S E G U N D O D R E # 0 1 3 7 8 8 5 1 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4pm 7505 EARLDOM PLAYA DEL REY 5 BED, 31/4 BATH, $1,469,000 CalBRE# 00942595 ELOISE MENDEZ 310-322-9761 Kirk Brown Kirk Brown Jr BRE# 00556073 BRE# 01359453 Established 1980 310-322-0066 kirkbrown@gmail.com ✱ NEW LISTING - 228 W. OAK - 2 bed, 1 bath home. Includes fireplace + large detached bonus room with 3/4 bath that could be used as third bedroom. OR build your DREAM HOME on this 45 x 150 lot in a great location! ✱ FOR SALE! 745 MAIN ST. #201 - 2 bed, 2 bath condo. Corner unit. New paint and flooring. New appliances and windows. 2-car parking. Great location! ✱ FOR RENT - 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. 2-car garage, large lot. Excellent condition! ✱ FOR RENT - 533 CONCORD ST., EL SEGUNDO - COMING SOON! - A+ Location! Walking distance to everything! Clean and spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 fireplaces, private patio. Oversized garage, hardwood floors, coved ceilings, so much more!! We Work Hard Everyday to Exceed Your Expectations! EL SEGUNDO FAMILY SINCE 1924 your home when you’re not there. Smart locks can also be paired with most popular home automation systems. Smart Appliances Many appliance makers are offering smart, connected appliances with the big draw being their “wow factor.” However, some of the features of these appliances do hold the potential to improve a home’s efficiency and energy savings. For example, a refrigerator that tracks groceries and lets you know when you’re about to run out of an important item could help you better plan your shopping trips. Fewer car trips conserves gas and reduces greenhouse emissions. Cooking is another area where automation can relieve some of the energy waste caused by human error. Smart ovens and cooktops can sense when to turn themselves off in case you forget to do it - reducing energy waste and fire risks. More homeowners are discovering the convenience, security and efficiency advantages of home automation. Technology is helping make American homes more livable and enjoyable. •
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