Ever wondered what automation can do for your home or business? I know I have wondered how a lighting system could change my space or how whole house audio would be perfect for my next get-together. Sometimes it's hard to envision things if you don't really know that much about them and exactly what they can do. That's why we decided to create a way to help you see what your space could be like with automation.

Headphones? Sure you may have a set of earbuds that came packaged along with your iPod or iPhone, but have you ever treated yourself to a nice set of noise isolating or noise- cancelling headphones?

I longed to upgrade my earbuds for quite a while. I would notice myself turning up my music way too loud at the gym just to drown out all the distracting noise around me. I would also catch myself wishing for a headphone upgrade while traveling, especially during my most recent Megabus adventure.

I don't know about you, but it seems like the older I get, the more excited I get about appliances and gadgets that can make my life easier. I got a Kitchen Aid mixer for Christmas last year and you would have thought I just hit the lotto. Now I've got my eye on some new smart appliances and gadgets that will be perfect for anyone left on your Christmas list.

iRobot Roomba

I was pretty apprehensive about these guys, but turns out they've made some major improvements over the years. Anything that does my least favorite cleaning task for me is a winner in my book. You just set it to CLEAN and the Roomba will take care of all your laminates, hardwoods, carpets, and tile. Once Roomba is done, it will go back to its charging dock to get ready for its next cleaning.

Breville Barista Express Expresso Machine

In the world of coffee, fresh is best. The build-in grinder allows users to get the freshest and best tasting brew without leaving the house. Whether you're a beginner barista or a pro, this machine is perfect for any coffee lover.

Cuisinart CSO-300 Combo Steam/Convection Oven

This steam oven makes a great edition to any kitchen. Tired of the same old dried out meals? This oven will keep meat moist and is perfect for cooking veggies. It even proofs bakery quality breads, rolls, and donuts. Sign me up!

LQ SmartThinQ Refrigerator

This is not your average refrigerator. The LQ Smart ThinQ features an 8"" WiFi enabled LCD screen and smartphone app so you can keep track of expiration dates and recipes. The LQ French door refrigerator style gives owners even more usable space and it's energy star qualified so you don't have to worry about it being an energy hog.

For several years, the talk in access control has focused primarily on smart cards. While the technology is great, it hasn't caught on quite as much as the security industry expected. Now there's a new technology trend in town and it's causing quite a bit of buzz.