detect the motion

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Motion detection parameters on your Vivint cameras

Good morning! This is part 2 of 3 in a series of posts that will teach you how to get the most out of your Vivint video cameras. In my previous post, “To camera, or not to camera, there is … …read more

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what to do in a natural disaster: earthquakes

Earthquake Safety

“We all know” seems to be a fairly harmless phrase. For example: we all know that what goes up must come down and that in an earthquake you should brace yourself in a doorway. Well just a reminder: once we … …read more

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everyone has it

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Creative ways to use duct tape

Duct tape: a life staple for parents, elementary school kids, and college students alike. It’s one of the simplest and most versatile home improvement tools known to humankind. And (as my brother learned when he was 12) it is not … …read more

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we’ve gone tablet—2048×1536 of pure awesomeness

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Why the new Vivint iPad app is dead sexy

The Vivint iPad app has launched! And like many of you, I’m pretty stoked about it. While the app doesn’t offer additional functionality (because the current app offers full control already), it does make the experience a lot better by … …read more

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a short history of spring cleaning

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Cleaning has never seemed so cool

Spring is officially here, which means I’ve been spending my nights and weekends dusting and using cleansers like a madwoman. Last night as I scrubbed the caulking around the bathtub (a truly disgusting job), I began to wonder what the … …read more

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all-natural mother’s day

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Green gift ideas that your mom will love

It’s that time of year to let all the moms in your life know how special they are. And why not do it with a sustainable twist? Read on for some chic and green Mother’s Day gifts that mom will … …read more

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