Adding a smart thermostat
I have been slowly modernizing my house.
Every room gets an update and color change.
The previous owner definitely was a fan of rustic and cabin feeling. I ripped down wallpaper with chicken on it and plaid curtains. I removed the old brown rugs and added gray tile. I then painted over the beige and did a light blue instead. All the wood is painted white. All the plastic is changed to nickel. I am most proud of my hallway. The hallway went from brown rug to gray tile. The walls went from wood paneling to white. The ceiling changed from popcorn to smooth. I then added recessed lighting and new switch plates. The plastic thermostat was the last to go and the best one to change. The thermostat used a toggle in order to change the temperature. It could only go in the range of 10. So it was either 60, 70 and 80 degrees. My husband bumped it with his shoulder constantly. We now have a smart thermostat. The wifi thermostat has a silver surround and blue innerface. It has a touchscreen and lights up when I walk by it. It visually is beautiful. It functions great too. It has a weekly program that it learns and automatically does. I get alerted to air filter changes, issues with humidity and energy saving tips. It is really nice that I can control it from my phone. I use that feature all the time. It is very nice to control the heat from my bed or when I am at the office.