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		<title>DIY Project: Custom made touch panel</title>
		<link>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2010/02/19/diy-project-custom-made-touch-panel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruslan Ulanov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s no secret that professionally installed home automation touch panels are very expensive. Could we make a panel that will be useful, easily customizable and relatively cheap? You bet we can! Check for example this New Zealander&#8217;s home project that, with a little more polished GUI, could rival the better professional models. With the total cost [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Install a Panasonic Network Camera</title>
		<link>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2010/01/15/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruslan Ulanov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been using Panasonic network cameras for quite some time now, and they are great! Though some configuration settings are rather murky and sometimes it takes a lot of &#8220;trial and error&#8221; to get it right. But thanks to a brilliant tutorial from HandymanHowTo.com now you can do it right the first time. The 4-part tutorial provides [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Introduction To Home Automation</title>
		<link>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2009/06/23/an-introduction-to-home-automation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruslan Ulanov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tom&#8217;s Hardware reader John Knutson just recently published An Introduction To Home Automation. It walks you through the installation of INSTEON-based home automation system, including replacement of basic light switches with SwitchLinks, installation of motion sensors and SmartLinc controller, etc. In conclusion John came to the following verdict: My entire house has become a toy for me to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Get More from Your Home’s Lights</title>
		<link>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2009/06/23/how-to-get-more-from-your-home%e2%80%99s-lights/</link>
		<comments>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2009/06/23/how-to-get-more-from-your-home%e2%80%99s-lights/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruslan Ulanov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lights are a staple in every home, but that doesn’t mean your switches should be like everyone else’s. With a few simple tweaks, the fixtures can do more simply illuminate your home as a bit of lighting control. They can curb your energy use, evoke ambiance, and protect your home, for example. Here are 10 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Project: Automating porch lights</title>
		<link>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2009/04/07/diy-project-automating-porch-lights/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruslan Ulanov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us, homeowners, are accustomed to a routine of turning the outdoor lights on for the night and turning them back off in the morning. Now remember how many times did you forget to turn those lights off in the morning while rushing off to work? Not so green, huh? How could we fix [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unconventional uses of home automation</title>
		<link>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2009/03/26/unconventional-uses-of-home-automation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:49:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruslan Ulanov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently I discovered an unusual application for X10/Insteon-enabled lights. It turns out they could help your little kids eat better and faster. Now, let me explain. We have a two-year-old and I would think all parents know that feeding your kid at this age could be quite a challenging activity. So we have to invent ways to distract (or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wii would like to.. control your home</title>
		<link>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2009/03/18/wii-would-like-to-control-your-home/</link>
		<comments>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2009/03/18/wii-would-like-to-control-your-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruslan Ulanov</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/?p=127</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t get me wrong, the Wii is lots of fun! But if you will ever get tired of doing Pilates or playing a fake guitar on your Wii console, you can find a new and exciting application for it by following this DIY automation project from Wii Hacks blog. All you&#8217;ll need is a few INSTEON-enabled lights in your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Project: Automating staircase lighting</title>
		<link>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2009/03/04/diy-project-lighted-staircase/</link>
		<comments>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2009/03/04/diy-project-lighted-staircase/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruslan Ulanov</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/?p=56</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Idea/Problem: Use motion sensors to turn lights on when someone approaches the staircase, therefore making it safer and more convenient to use at night. Use existing light fixture instead of mounting step lights to save on wiring and hardware costs. The Components: Here is what we will need: Motion sensor(s): Two X10 ActiveEye (MS16A) or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Project: Crown moulding with timed lighting</title>
		<link>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2009/01/07/project-crown-moulding-with-timed-lighting/</link>
		<comments>http://ulanoff.com/blogs/automation/2009/01/07/project-crown-moulding-with-timed-lighting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruslan Ulanov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the first in a series of posts describing some of the automated tasks that run in my house. The Problem/Idea: I have a 2-year-old that goes to bed every day around the same time. He likes the night light to be on at night. Need to make the lights to turn ON and OFF [...]]]></description>
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