A New Thermostat that “Learns”?

Some of us are frustrated at the changing of the seasons – not because it's time to bring out the sweaters and coats, but because we have to find the directions on how to reprogram the thermostat! 

Nest  | The Learning Thermostat

The new Nest Learning Thermostat might be the answer. Developed former Apple executives Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers, the Nest is said to be user-friendly with updateable software and nominal installation requirements.  Best of all, the Nest is easy to operate:  simply turn the dial to set the temperature as each day progresses on the screen.  After a week the Nest has stored and “learned” the data to keep replicating the first week’s settings.  Better yet, it has a motion sensor that can detect when the house is unoccupied, called Auto-Away™.  Auto-Away turns heating and cooling down automatically when no one is home, saving energy for you when no one is home.

Want to know if you’re saving energy?  It’s simple:  look for the Nest Leaf on the screen.  

The Nest is a great way to see if you're saving energy every day.  Whether you're putting it in your primary residence or vacation home, Bonin Architects gives the Nest a thumbs up!

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Bonin Named 2011 BNI Member of the Year

For the second year in a row, Kimberly Bonin was voted Member of the Year of the Lake Sunapee Region Chapter BNI (Business Networking International).

Kimberly Bonin, Mike Roberts,and  Carol Williams

Over 200 members from BNI Chapters throughout New Hampshire attended the awards dinner October 6^th at the Castleton in Windham, New Hampshire where Mike Roberts, BNI New Hampshire Executive Director, presented Kim with her award.  The Member of the Year Award recognizes a BNI member for their exceptional leadership skills, attitude, attendance, quality of referrals, and contribution to the growth of the chapter.

Receiving the BNI Chapter’s “Givers Gain” award was Carol Williams of Efficiency Productivity Systems (EPS), which recognizes a member who excels in giving business referrals and other forms of direct support to their fellow BNI members without the expectation of receiving anything in return.

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Sensational Black Walls Interiors Design Applied at Modern House

It's very fascinating to see black walls at any houses since lots of dominant wall colors usually are white, cream or even lime green. Today we're going to take you and revealed the dramatic and unique black walls where in turn it creates such incredible interior design. Black painted walls, chalkboard walls, elegant black wallpaper and several black accents can modify the appearance of your room. Here they have pics also black colors applied in smaller spaces (all of us know how tiny spaces suitable with lighter color). In this smaller spaces, using black may even look modern and elegant where in return the color combination also play contrast and enhance the effect of dark walls. All interior ideas have things in common and those are bravery as well as a well designed spaces. So do enjoy our 30 exquisite black wall interiors for a contemporary home.

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