Durable wrought iron commercial security fencing with bent, spiked pickets deters unauthorized entry onto the property.
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We made solid reclaimed wood shelving, embellished with textured architectural remnants. The shelves are secured with wooden brackets, molly anchors and screws. We also made salvage wood frames for art throughout the space.

The Graco Bailey changing table features an extra-deep surface for added security while changing your baby. A water-resistant changing pad and safety strap are included with purchase. The 2 large open shelves provide plenty of storage space for diapers, towels and other supplies. When your baby outgrows the changing table, use this piece as extra storage space for toys, teddy bears and more. photo: wifeinprogressblog.com

The Pipe Threader Edison Lamp. One-of-a-kind! The centerpiece of this lamp is an early to mid 1900’s pipe threader we upcycled from an estate sale of an amazing guy who was a jack-of-all-trades after serving his country in WW2 as a B25 gunner. This light, assembled with various plumbing pipe fittings, some old and some new, will bring out the nostalgia of a time gone by. Looks gorgeous in any home, loft, business, office, lounge, restaurant or anywhere with Industrial machine-age décor inspiration. The pipe threader is secured mounted to the beautiful Walnut and Maple board we created specifically for this lamp,

This custom metal driveway gate provides security and curb appeal for the home.
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Secure your tiki bar with our roll shutters an add flair with a beautiful awnings! Sunesta’s in-house experts partner with other component specialists and engineers around the world to ensure their awning systems offer best-in-class technology. They invented the process of computer-aided awning manufacturing; their proprietary equipment and processes ensure precise customization with the industry’s fastest turnaround time. For you, this means your awning is perfectly crafted by a team of experts with attention to every last detail.

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This residential in-ground swimming pool located in Chesapeake City, Maryland received a custom "Pool Guard Professional" Solid Safety Pool Cover ( Color: Blue). Pool Guard's “tension-secure” solid safety cover offers security plus a complete barrier to water, dirt, dust and sunlight. Colony Pool Service of Delaware, Inc. measured and installed this Pool Guard cover manufactured by Merlin Industries, Inc. which is custom-designed for your pool providing safety and protection. Your cover will be designed and custom manufactured to accommodate pool steps, angles, and unique configurations to avoid compromising quality and safety. We are your number one authorized dealer in the area, offering a very competitive price.

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This home was themed to have an old world feel to it. In order to achieve the desired look, the wrought iron steel needed to be hand hammered, twisted and bent. The rivets match throughout the interior and exterior of the home, to bring each piece together. The handrail was built to look like it was riveted together and was installed prior to the stone to conceal the attachment points. The retaining wall rail was welded to appear as one solid piece of metal bent into a U shape. All of the door hinges, handles and knockers match in one way or another. They were hand hammered and forged to accent the beauty of the wood. The iron really brought the great room together. Starting with the five foot tall fireplace doors, the hand made branch work, leaves and handles make it one of a kind. The massive seven and a half foot diameter chandelier that includes 12 large, ten inch candles fills the ceiling with a wrought iron work of art. Lastly, the Juliet balcony with its curved and riveted design, gives this room the finishing touch. For their privacy and security we installed an electronic gate system at the entrance to the property. All in all, the combination of steel, rock and wood; truly brings out the old world feel.

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This home was designed with a mountain modern theme. The outdoor kitchen has custom countertops that we fabricated out of stainless steel for low maintenance and durability. Our fabrication team also built the awnings and bolted them to the walls. To complete the look and for additional support, adjustable tie-rods were added. Overall, these awnings add to the mountain modern style while providing cover from the elements. Lastly, at the property entrance we installed a custom electronic gate to provide privacy and security.

This home was designed with a mountain modern theme. The outdoor kitchen has custom countertops that we fabricated out of stainless steel for low maintenance and durability. Our fabrication team also built the awnings and bolted them to the walls. To complete the look and for additional support, adjustable tie-rods were added. Overall, these awnings add to the mountain modern style while providing cover from the elements. Lastly, at the property entrance we installed a custom electronic gate to provide privacy and security.

This home was designed with a mountain modern theme. The outdoor kitchen has custom countertops that we fabricated out of stainless steel for low maintenance and durability. Our fabrication team also built the awnings and bolted them to the walls. To complete the look and for additional support, adjustable tie-rods were added. Overall, these awnings add to the mountain modern style while providing cover from the elements. Lastly, at the property entrance we installed a custom electronic gate to provide privacy and security.

This article is posted here with the consent of the author. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, view, or opinion of Crestron Electronics, Inc., or of any of its employees. Crestron Electronics is not responsible for, and does not verify the accuracy of, any of the information contained in this article. By Jeff Singer The “smart” revolution began several years ago with smartphones (a.k.a phones) and has extended in recent years to thermostats, doorbells, alarm systems, and kitchen appliances. Smart devices are so ubiquitous that the term “smart” is overused to the point that it is almost meaningless. Companies are eager to jump on the bandwagon and claim their products are “smart,” and consumers proudly claim they have a smart home because they have lighting control. Misconceptions about smart homes are prevalent and create confusion in the marketplace. This can have deleterious effects on businesses and underserve consumers. Here are seven of the most popular misconceptions about smart homes: 1. Apps are smart Apps are convenient and easy to use. Yes, it seems there’s an app for everything. People expect to be able to download an app and do just about anything. App developers and many companies do not disavow consumers of this myth. On the contrary, they promote this idea with carefully worded descriptions. The promise of having the world at your fingertips for $1.99 is very enticing. Although it sounds too good to be true, it is also too good to pass up for many people. This leads to undervaluing home control and disappointment when the apps don’t work, which undermines confidence in our industry. The fact is that apps are not smart. They do not control anything. They must connect to and communicate with a control system or cloud service that processes, prioritizes, and executes commands. That’s the real magic and what most people do not understand. 2. Smart devices work together With so many smart appliances and devices on the market today, it’s understandable that the average consumer might think that they actually communicate and work together. This is simply not the case. Smart devices are not that smart. They are designed and manufactured by different, often competing, companies. There are no national or industry standards governing these products. Even if they all operate using Wi-Fi® communications, that doesn’t mean they work together. Some companies promote a home control platform, which unites different devices from different companies – in theory. The platform is yet another third-party software totally dependent on other companies developing APIs and writing control modules for their hardware to run on that piece of software. The devices are not independently compatible. Also, when updates are made to either the hardware or the software, functionality may be affected for some period. That’s a nice way of saying the device or system won’t work and there’s no way of knowing for how long. 3. It’s a DIY project Which brings us to the next myth, which is that the average person can do it themselves. Unless you are a skilled professional, I would not advise taking on a smart home project. You want to make a light turn on and off with your Alexa® or Google Assistant™ virtual assistant software, go for it. A smart home takes much more planning and expertise. I have no problem changing a light bulb or hanging a light fixture in my dining room; however, I am not going to rewire my house. I may change the flush valve in my toilet, but I’m not going to replace the pipes in my house. You get it. Integrating devices and systems, establishing different zones, creating scenes, designing the UI with a balance between control, feedback, and simplicity – all takes experience and skill. 4. Need a programmer to make changes Early adopters may have experienced the pain of trying to make a simple change or update to their home control system. Years ago, if the cable provider changed the channel line-up, the homeowner would have to call the dealer or programmer to make an appointment for them to come out to the house to reprogram the system. The system wouldn’t work as expected until it was updated, which often took several days and beaucoup bucks. Not anymore. Technology has evolved so now it’s easy for system owners to change favorite channels, create scenes, rename buttons, update images, and more. While a professional is needed for the initial installation and setup, the system is easy to manage once it’s up and running. This makes life so much easier for both dealer and customer. 5. Tech becomes obsolete quickly Similar to updating the UI, updating firmware or hardware used to be a stressful process. A smart home should be intelligent enough to update itself. Apps don’t become obsolete. Updates are constantly pushed out from the cloud, making them better all the time. The same is true for a good smart home system. New features, functions, and device support gets added in the background consistently, so the system you installed (or purchased) yesterday gets better over time. Swapping out decorative elements, such as keypads, dimmers, and touch screens is also seamless. When a new device is added, all the settings are pulled down from the cloud and it just works. No system interruptions. No sunk costs. No imposing house calls. No surprise bills. 6. Lighting control saves energy and money Lighting control is one of the most popular smart systems, but it takes more than just one system to make a home smart. On the surface, it makes sense that if you dim the lights ten percent, then you save ten percent of energy costs. If the shades are raised during the day to take advantage of sunlight so the lights don’t need to be on (or at least not 100%), but that causes the room temperature to rise a few degrees, which triggers the air conditioner to run longer and more often, was energy usage (or cost) reduced? A smart home integrates all the various systems and technology to optimize comfort, convenience, safety, and sometimes energy. 7. Home technology is easy to hack Security is at the forefront of people’s minds these days. Personal identities are stolen; email accounts hacked; private photos publicized; and more. A smart home must outsmart those who don’t respect privacy. Crestron control systems adhere to the strictest security standards. The same Crestron control system that goes into a home is also installed in secure government and military facilities, global banking institutions, hospitals, and other mission critical applications. When installed correctly by a trained professional, a Crestron smart home is the gold standard for security, comfort, and convenience.