Whether you’re building a new home or already living in your dream home on Maui, adding “smart home” features can make living on the Valley Isle a dream come true. If you’re in the planning stages for new construction, you and your architect can incorporate everything into the home’s design. But it’s also possible to introduce smart technology (also called home automation) into an existing home to make things more convenient. But be forewarned that just going out and buying some “smart devices” and without understanding what they are then trying to implement them is a recipe for disaster. That’s why planning is important whether it’s new construction or an existing structure. What Do You Want Your Home To Do? The first question to ask yourself is what you want to accomplish by … [Read more...] about Planning A Smart Home