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 Janie BarronPrincipal Broker, Fall Branch Office Arbella Properties Inc. 423-534-3827 Cell 423-446-8154 Office www.arbellatn.com janie@arbellatn.com License # 00327481 |
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Using a smart home security system can help to give you the much-needed peace of mind that you, your home and your belongings are as safely protected as they could possibly be. It actually has an added benefit, though: a smart security system will add value to your home and lower your insurance premiums. Read on for a few examples of smart security systems you should consider installing.
Smart locks. Controlled via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth from an app on your phone, a smart door lock cannot be picked by trespassers, can notify you any time it is opened and gives you efficient levels of control—for example, being able to give out virtual keys to visitors or family members.
Doorbell cameras. A video doorbell streams live to your phone, and the recording can be saved, meaning that whether you’re home or not, you can see who’s at the door. A further bonus is that it can detect motion to activate, helping to deter criminals from stealing from your porch.
In-house motion sensor. A motion sensor inside your house will detect any movement in its path and can trigger a number of actions, from alerting you to intruders to turning your lights on or off or controlling your smart speaker or TV. It’s affordable, can be installed pretty much anywhere and can even help save energy by setting it to turn off lights and gadgets when no one is around.
To discuss which smart home devices will help beef up security as well as add value when selling your home, call or email me today.
Ingredients
4 sweet potatoes
2 cups seedless red grapes
1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces goat cheese
Pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg
2 tablespoons honey + extra for drizzling
Preheat oven to 425˚F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. With a fork, poke holes in sweet potatoes. Bake until tender, 45-50 minutes. Split the tops open. Let cool.
Raise oven temperature to 450˚F. Lay grapes on baking sheet, add oil, a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until grapes begin to burst, 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cool.
When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh with spoon, keeping potato intact. In large bowl, mash sweet potato flesh, 3 ounces goat cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper and honey. Scoop flesh back into potato skins. Warm up potatoes if needed, then top with remaining goat cheese. Add grapes, drizzle with honey and serve.
Serves 4.
Nowadays, cultivating your inner urban jungle is a sought-after skill, but those of us who weren’t born with green thumbs can be left looking at a dead cactus wondering, “Where did I go wrong?” Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of tricks to ease you into being the best plant parent in the nursery.
- Don’t discard the plastic pot! While not the nicest to look at, these little plastic pots serve an important purpose. If you want to display it in that new terracotta pot, try cache potting, putting the plastic pot into the decorative one. This way, your plant will have water flow and be easy to move when the time comes.
- Create a diverse environment. The same way a forest works best with a mixture of plants, so does your living room. Feel free to mix and match your greens. They’ll help each other grow, and the array of texture will make you look like an expert.
- Do your research. By this, we mean discover which of your plants prefer direct sunlight and which ones would rather be left alone in the bathroom, which ones want water and which ones prefer a light misting. By organizing your plants in the right place, they’ll be much more low-maintenance.
- Think vertically. If you don’t have horizontal space to spare, consider making use of your walls and ceilings. Vertical trailing plants can add visual interest and even act like curtains if you need to control light. You can also hang plants from the ceiling or other vertical spots like beams and curtain rods.
- Don’t care too much. Not all plants need intense watering every day. If you follow the advice of the tip above, you’ll be able to leave your plants alone to grow. Yes, you really can!
