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Most homeowners don’t spend much time interviewing technology companies about their after-sale service. It’s hard enough to comparing different proposals, and how it will all fit the budget. By the time it’s complete, the system should just work forever (well, perhaps a very long time), right? You enjoy your technology systems when they’re working. But then…
Lighting control systems have evolved rapidly and increased in popularity over the past few years. According to data from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), more than two-thirds of all homebuilders offered automated lighting controls as an amenity in their newly constructed homes in 2015. Lighting control systems offer…
Every home has windows. And, probably most homeowners would agree that window treatments are necessary for privacy and cosmetic appeal. But, should you install motorized window treatments? As a homeowner, you make a significant investment in your home and its interior furnishings. And you likely have an interest in protecting them. Motorized shades bring real…
Technology in the home can be visually distracting, but it doesn’t have to be. Home technology can be designed to integrate seamlessly into the design and décor of the home. To preserve the sleek contemporary aesthetics of this downtown condominium, Mills Custom designed solutions that make the devices low-profile or hidden until the homeowner is…
In which “room” in your home do you most frequently entertain guests? A recent study by interior design and decorating website Houzz shows that outdoor spaces are most often used for entertaining. In the study, 83% of respondents use their backyards as entertaining spaces. Additionally, 56% of homeowners are making updates to their yards for…
The Stone Terrace Bed & Breakfast is located in Evanston, Illinois a few blocks from Northwestern University overlooking Lake Michigan. Conceptually, the luxury B&B is meant to be an alternative to the standard hotels in Evanston and be a unique lodging alternative for the many academic, political, cultural and other visitors to the University. Design…
Skokie, Illinois, February, 2017 – Mills Technologies has won “Best Of Service, for the second consecutive year, on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 78 year old technology design build company was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than…
Skokie, IL – January 12, 2016 – Mills Technologies has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. Mills was chosen for their outstanding work in supporting customers’ technology systems by the Houzz community. The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and…
Often when considering technology for their home or business, people’s biggest concern is: “Will I understand how to use it?” “Will it be simple?” User Interfaces (UIs) or Graphics User Interfaces (GUIs) are the key to enjoying any electronic system. In addition to clean, crisp graphics, user interfaces must be intuitive to use – even…
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