5 Smart Home Upgrades to Consider

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Are you looking to turn your home into a smart home? With connected devices, you can control various parts of your home from anywhere you have an internet connection. From electric hot water heaters connected to Wi-Fi to an irrigation system you can control from your couch, there are plenty of smart home upgrades to consider. Here are a few to know.

Smart Water Heaters

With smart water heaters, you get several different capabilities. Whether you go tankless or choose a traditional water heater, you can find Wi-Fi-enabled options that allow you to customize the settings so it’s as efficient as possible. You can control your water heater remotely, tracking energy usage, adjusting the temperature, or setting heating times to help save energy. Plus, many Wi-Fi-enabled water heaters have leak alarms that will notify you immediately with auto-shutoff features to prevent costly water damage.

Security Cameras

If you’re looking for a way to better secure your house, consider surveillance cameras and a video doorbell. Depending on the system, the feeds can be displayed on your phone or even a smart home video hub. You can see who is coming to your door, in your backyard or side yards, or even cameras inside your home. These often send a notification to your phone when they detect motion, letting you know you might want to monitor the feed.

Wi-Fi-Enabled Garage Door Openers

What if you could open your garage door for a delivery of salt for your water softener and then close it when the job is done? Or for a package delivery so the box isn’t sitting out in the open on your porch? A Wi-Fi-enabled garage door opener can help you do just that. Plus, some come with cameras so you can see who is coming in and out and enjoy peace of mind knowing your tool storage is monitored.

Irrigation

You might need to change your irrigation times throughout the season, or maybe you want to check whether you have any broken or blocked sprinklers. What if you could do it from your yard rather than having to go back to the timer control in the garage? A smart Wi-Fi timer makes it easy to control your system with an app on your phone. Some even come with smart watering, detecting conditions such as sun and shade, slopes, and rain to keep your lawn healthy.

Thermostats

Thermostats are another excellent addition to a smart home. Whether you want to control your thermostat from your phone or through a smart home hub with your voice, you can easily change the temperature wherever you have an internet connection. Smart thermostats can also learn when you’re home and when you’re away, adjusting the temperature to help you save money and energy.

About Menards®

Home improvement projects never stop, and Menards® is ready to help you make that labor of love easier. From refinishing the back deck to fixing a leaky faucet, you’ll find the supplies you need and friendly service from your local Menards®. Knowledgeable store associates are ready to help you learn the differences between deck boards composite vs. wood, where to find a fireproof gun safe on sale, or how tankless water heaters compare to large electric water heaters. With project planning tools and countless other resources available online or in-person, Menards® can help make any home improvement project easier to check off of your to-do list.

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