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2 HOMES EXTRA The Edmonton Sun n Saturday, May 5, 2012 Have some fun with technology in your home Technology has become a world of constant change. The impact it has had on our day-to-day lives is powerful, and it can have an effect on everything we do. Technology can make our lives easier, or in some cases, it can be areal paininthe butt as we tryto learn all the ins and outs on how to use it properly. ButI'velearnedoverthe years to just embrace it. When I think about technology, it brings to mind afunny childhood story about automatic garage door openers. I was about six or seven years old, and my great-uncle,who has since passed away, built a garage on his acreage with an automatic garage door opener. He called me outside to show me a'magic'trick.Hesaid "Jason watch as Ipoint myfinger atthe garage door." Iwatched intently, and sure enough, it opened with ease as he pointed his finger towards the garage. Little did I know he had the garage door opener in his pocket. He then ...

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4 HOMES EXTRA The Edmonton Sun n Saturday, May 5, 2012 So long, Babs After 20 years with Genstar Developments, Babs Patterson is retiring JASOn HillS Edmonton Sun When Babs Patterson started working for Genstar Developments, she was looking for a company that was a good fit. It's safe to say, her time with Genstar has been a perfect fit. The long-time Genstar manager retired this week after 20 years with one of Edmonton's most decorated developers. "I've had to come in a few days this week to tie a few loose ends up and I've been getting teased," said Patterson, who punched the time clock one last time on Apr.30. "It will hit me in a few weeks when I realize that it's not a vacation... this is for real." "For me, Genstar has been a fantastic fit. I've had a lot of opportunities, it's a great industry to work in." Patterson started asaregional controller with Genstar and then worked her way up through the company ranks. She's seen the homebuilding industry ...

AD{CS4169786} The Edmonton Sun n Saturday, May 5, 2012 They're sitting pretty Lucky Edmonton newlyweds win Sun's Outdoor Oasis contest AngEliquE ROdRiguES Edmonton Sun A couple of lucky newlyweds will be sitting on a brand-new, fully furnished deck this summer, thanks to the Edmonton Sun's Outdoor Oasis contest. Northside resident Andrea Brown was one of thousands who participated in the Sun contest sponsored by Rona. "We were married last month, and we just bought a house," said the 28-year-old, who brought her new husband, Mitch,tothe contest draw Sunday. "So, we were looking to fix up our backyard." The Outdoor Oasis grand prize, worth $10,000, was sponsored by Rona and drawn Sunday at the southside Rona location. Shocked Brown was shocked when she heard she was one of 20 final qualifiers in the contest that garnered more than 14,000 entries from Rona locations city-wide. "We just entered on a whim," said the longtime Sun reader. "I still can't bel ...

6 HOMES EXTRA The Edmonton Sun n Saturday, May 5, 2012 AD{CS4177767} Security SMART Vivint system a unique option for home security JASOn HillS Edmonton Sun Richard Couillard admits he's a gadget guy. When the opportunity came up to better secure his home, he did a little research and found something that is becoming a unique option for homeowners. The Vivint security and home automation system gives homeowners the ability to control there home from literally anywhere in the world. With a push of a button, Couillard can check the levels of moisture, carbon monoxide and the temperature in his home. The 55-year-old from St. Albert can also lock his doors, control his lights and monitor his house with cameras situated throughout his home. "My wife and I travel a lot and when we're away for weeks at a time it gives us a peace of mind," said Couillard. "If anything goes wrong I get notified through either a phone call or text message." TheVivintsecurity system has taken ...

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8 HOMES EXTRA The Edmonton Sun n Saturday, May 5, 2012 AD{CS4175914} Dear Mom ... this is for you Think outside the bouquet, and get your Mom a gift just for her this Mother's Day Mother's Day is just around the corner and this year let's give Mom a fabulous gift designed just for her. No more predictable flowers, no, no, no. This year we are going to think outside the gift box and get creative and personal with our gifts. Sam and I recently put our heads together at the Rock House office and compiled a list of ideas we hope will inspire you to give Mom an extra special gift. 1. My Mom loves it when I give her custom-designed front door planters. She's come to expect the trendiest planters on the block. Of course, we start with great planters. Even if the planter Your whole family will thrive inSummerWood With its playgrounds, parks, lakes and lush urban forest setting, SummerWood is aneighbourhood your entirefamily will be happytocall home. Homes with front attached garagesstartinthe ...

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