Fully Insured Workers Comp
3RD GENERATION FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1963
D. L. RICHIE
INTERIOR Providing & Unmatched EXTERIOR Knowledge PAINTING & Customized Solutions INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING CARPETING SALES & INSTALLATION
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING CARPETING SALES & INSTALLATION FLOORING SALES &
CARPETING INSTALLATION SALES & INSTALLATION
WALLPAPER SALES, INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
CARPETING SALES & INSTALLATION
BLINDS, DRAPES, TOP TREATMENTS
PA # 026515
Providing Unmatched Knowledge and Customized Solutions Since 1963
FLOORING SALES & INSTALLATION
WALLPAPER SALES INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
Mixed materials, textures and technology are just a few of the major home trends in 2018. Homeowners are foregoing selling and updating their current homes with fresh ideas and innovative technologies. Thinking of upgrading a room or two? Check out 2018’ s trends in home features and furnishings. Providing Unmatched Knowledge
SMART and
HOME
Providing Customized Unmatched Solutions Knowledge Since 1963 and The Internet Customized of Things Solutions, or IoT Since, refers 1963 to a growing network of devices that allows objects to connect and exchange data. These devices are increasing at a rapid pace throughout many industries. Wearables allow consumers to track their steps and keep a closer eye on their fitness, and connected cars are equipped with internet access to send information to manufacturers or, as seen on the streets of Pittsburgh, to drive themselves. The smart home is one of the most popular and accessible markets for IoT application.
• Everything is connected: This can include heating and cooling your home, turning on a light with a simple command, locking your front door from work, even checking to see if you have milk in the refrigerator from the grocery store. These are all features that FLOORING make up SALES a smart & home INSTALLATION
. The list continues to grow, with ways to track and monitor everything FLOORING in SALES your home & INSTALLATION
. Devices are learning how you live— when you get up and when you leave for work— and can adjust room temperatures, turn off lights and safeguard your home. All of which can be monitored from your smart device.
• Energy tracking devices: These devices connect to your electricity meter to monitor how much energy you’ re using, from tracking appliance usage to providing recommendations on how to save on energy. If cutting down on bills is on your list for 2018, a household monitor or individual appliance monitor may be just what you need.
FREE ESTIMATES( 412) 833 0237
WINDOW TREATMENTS-
• Residential electric vehicle charging stations: Growing in popularity, hybrid and electric WALLPAPER vehicles need SALES somewhere to charge up before hitting the open road.
BLINDS BLINDS, DRAPES &, TOP DRAPES TREATMENTS
These INSTALLATION charging stations & are REMOVAL
WALLPAPER SALES accessible at home, allowing you to charge from a typical
BLINDS FREE ESTIMATES, DRAPES,& TOP FULLY TREATMENTS
INSURED household INSTALLATION socket. With & advancing REMOVAL technologies, higher voltage charging stations are www 412.833.0237. dlrichie. comdlrichie FREE. com ESTIMATES available to charge a car( 412 as much) 833 as four 0237 026515 PA # times faster than a typical charging station. www. dlrichie. com FREE ESTIMATES • Importance of keeping( 412 IoT) devices 833 0237 secure: IoT devices are growing exponentially,“ Serving the Greater Pittsburgh and security features aren’ t necessarily keeping up. There are only a few regulatory
& Surrounding Areas” standards set in place for IoT devices, elevating risk for security breaches. It’ s important to always authenticate your devices with unique usernames and passwords. www. dlrichie. com
OUTDOOR
Outdoor trends for 2018 are focusing on using nature to nurture. From flower gardens and modern green spaces to reflection pools and water features, outdoor spaces are bringing serenity to your home. Create an outdoor living area that calls you in with cushioned sectionals, accent pillows and outdoor rugs that are inviting and functional.
Brick Repair & Replacement Lentil / I-Beam Replacements Chimney Rebuilding & Repointing Whole & Partial House Pointing
412-561-6463 412-831-7074 sreber1011 @ aol. com
PA HIC # PA029487
36 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags. com