Protecting your eyes 30 years ago was a lot easier than it is today with all of the high-energy light that emits from our all of our electronics. From your desktop and laptop computer to your tablet and cell phone, high-energy light leads to more headaches, eye-strain, and blurred vision everyday. I’m excited to pair with Reticare to introduce you to their screen protectors for all of your family’s devices.

Simple Ways to #ProtectYourEyes from Damaging Light from your Devices

My Eyes Have Always Needed Glasses for Eyesight

Since I was 2 years old I have worn glasses and there isn’t a sense I value more than good eyesight. My husband, who wears contacts by day and glasses at night always talks about how much time we all spend in front of our devices. From my laptop and desktop in the home office to my cellphone and tablet on the go, there is rarely a time I’m not staring at a high-energy light device. The same holds true for my ten year-old daughter and teenage son. I was glad to learn Reticare has screen protectors to help absorb the harmful high-energy light that damages our eyes.

#ProtectYourEyes – Take a look at how Reticare can help these eye-sight damaging factors:

• Kids have a higher risk of being affected by high-energy device lighting from their tablets, computers and cell phone usage. Since their eyes don’t fully develop until age 25 their eye is being exposed before it’s fully matured.
• Computer Vision Syndrome: Have you ever experienced blurry, red, and irritated eyes? Most likely you have had a few symptoms and Reticare screen protectors can help.
• Reticare can also ward off against common eye diseases such as retina damage. If your retina is damaged it can lead to glaucoma, blindness and other eye disorders.

The Reticare screen protector is easy to install on my device

We all know what a pain the screen protectors can be to install on your device, right? From getting lint and dirt under the film to not lining up the protector right, it can be troublesome.

I liked how easy the Reticare protector was to install with a foam guide that fits around your device. I used it on my mini tablet and the square clear adhesive tab on the top kept the protector straight while I peeled off the backing. Ingenious!

Once I applied it and turned on my tablet I could instantly see the harsh white light removed from the display and it actually appeared softer. I’m excited to get the Reticare protectors on all my devices! I’d love to hear what you think about your family’s eyesight and if you’re concerned with all of the devices we all use on a daily basis. Do you think Reticare screen protectors would be right for your family?

How to Improve Your Home with House Water Filtration

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In some instances, this water is not typically healthier or cleaner, and is just filtered tap water.

If you are an eco-conscious consumer looking to have pure filtered water that tastes great, you can remove any concerns of the quality of your tap water by using a water treatment system that removes contaminants.

Whole house water filters reduce the number of foreign elements and chlorine in your water and makes the water you drink, shower in, cook and wash clothes in odor-free and healthier.

If you are thinking about eliminating the expense of buying bottled water every week, here are the important benefits of using a total water filter, instead of using tap or bottled water.

How will water filtration help your home?

One ton of plastic bottles can produce 3 tons of CO2 or Carbon dioxide, which is a major source of climate change. And 80% of bottles that don’t get recycled end up in landfills, or in the ocean where they can harm fish and other sea creatures.

Installing a water filter, instead of using bottled water, makes a substantial improvement on the environment and our oceans.

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How easy is a water filter to install?

You can purchase a home water filter online and in home improvement and plumbing supply stores.

Also, if you are comfortable with installing modifications to your pipes and valves, you can install this water filter yourself. Attach the whole house filter next to your water meter, where your house’s water line comes inside the home.

Some models offer a tiny storage tank to give you an uninterrupted and fresh supply of water.

What type of maintenance is required for a water filter?

For a home water filter, the product is generally covered under a warranty for half a million gallons of water or for 10 years. Several companies, however, sell self-cleaning filters that help to minimize the maintenance of the product.

If you are looking to save your cash, a filtered water product helps you save money on your bottled water habit. Replacement filters for pitchers and faucets are $20 to $30 for up to 100 gallons for water.  While whole-house filters are the cheapest per gallon with less than a penny per gallon or $40 for 6,000 gallons of water.

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Happy DIY Saturday! If you are like most homeowners, the ability to make your home more convenient with technology is important. Whether it is using automatic lighting controls, thermostat controls or other remote controlled devices, homeowners have a new found freedom when installing these devices.

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My Guest Blogger today shows you how the Verve ^TM Living Systems works in this You Tube video, as well as points out helpful information that can be used in a home, hospitals, assisted living facilities and more. Automatic devices can help with ambiance, as well as functionality for those with disabilities.

As part of our individual commitments to live a green lifestyle, it’s important to consider the energy consumed by the buildings we spend the majority of our time in.  For many of us, this means a closer look at where we call “home” be it a house, apartment, dorm room or our favorite hotel.

It’s our job to familiarize ourselves with new technology that we can apply to our everyday lives to achieve our goal of reducing overall energy consumption.  One of the latest trends in home living is the home automation system.   Technologies like those used to develop wireless, battery-less controls for HVAC systems, lighting and other electrical loads.  These control products may seem like a luxury today, but will one day be as common as granite countertops or stainless steel appliances.  In fact, according to a recent study featured in Electronichouse.com, home automation systems are expected to explode by 2016 as more digital capabilities become available with mainstream home technology providers.

Going green and saving money aren’t the only benefits to being consumption conscious though.  A variety of today’s home automation systems allow you  to enjoy customized luxuries including the ability to create unique lighting scenes, manage climate controls, and even customize the design of your living space with movable wireless switches. These types of home automation technologies continue to attract mainstream consumers and have become more abundant outside of the home and in commercial spaces including hotels and universities.  This trend continues as facility managers move towards conscious consumption in their operations.

Verve ^TM Living Systems, a company that develops and markets innovative energy-saving automation products, recently launched a new collection of home automation products designed to save energy and reduce costs without having to sacrifice comfort. Many Verve products are wireless and can be installed in either new or existing buildings without the need for additional wiring.  And because the products do not require batteries, ongoing maintenance and replacement costs can be eliminated.

Energy efficiency and conscious consumption start in the home, but they also extend to where we work and play. There are various energy management solutions on the market to help us reduce our carbon footprint and live a more green lifestyle. Verve ^TM Living Systems is one example of a simple, affordable way to control both comfort and energy costs. For more information on Verve ^TM Living Systems products, visit vervelivingsystems.com.

Dianne Pisarek is President, Masco Technological Innovations with a proven track record of success in a broad range of disciplines.  She has more than 25 years of executive and managerial experience in marketing, product development and team selling within industrial, manufacturing and retail sectors.  She has been deeply involved with the development of the Verve ^TM Living Systems brand since 2006 and is Vice Chariman North America Co-chair and Board Member of the EnOcean Alliance.

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