Reduce Energy Consumption and Save Money with Smart Shades

Did you know that, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), approximately 30% of your home's heat is lost through its windows? Additionally, over 75% of the sunlight entering your windows becomes heat. That's a lot of energy! 

Fortunately, there is a way to manage all this energy to reduce cooling costs in the hot days of summer and the cold days of winter. It's called motorized blinds, and it's transforming how homeowners in Blue Mountain, Ontario, improve their energy efficiency and create greener homes. 

Let's see how it's done.

Maintain Your Home’s Aesthetics While Optimizing Images and Sound

Before the advent of home automation, much of our home entertainment was constantly on display. From bookshelf speakers to loudspeakers and flat-panel TVs, we enjoyed brilliant images and sound, but, to some extent, we paid a significant price—the intrusion of technology on our home’s aesthetics.

Interestingly, it’s that same technology that has transformed traditional audio-visual systems. Gone are the TV displays and speakers marring your home’s design. No more searching for the right remote control. Now, you manage your entire system from a touchscreen, and your AV equipment hides from view until it is ready for use.

Let’s explore how to enjoy the best home entertainment while retaining a relaxing environment in your Waterloo, Ontario, home.

Update Your Space with the Latest Design Technology From Balaklava

Landscape lighting is crucial in enhancing the beauty and functionality of your home’s outdoor living space. For homeowners in Kitchener selecting the right lighting can transform your garden, patio, or yard into a stunning nighttime retreat. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right landscape lighting for your home? At Balaklava, we’ll help guide you through the installation process for your home in southern Ontario, Canada.

Complement Your Home’s Security Plan with these Automated Lighting Features

It can be off-putting to come home to a darkened house. Not knowing what’s lurking in the shadows can send shivers down your spine. However, you can end these feelings of mystery and fear by investing in Balaklava’s smart lighting solutions. Continue reading to learn how smart lighting can make your Toronto or Southern Ontario, Canada, home feel safer.