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Not Your Grandmother’s Thermostat

February 16, 2018
Garrett Herndon

Since the invention of the thermostat over a century ago, temperature settings have been a point of contention in many homes and offices. That has changed. Smart or connected thermostats are now available at your local home improvement store, and

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