We start out our first hour of the show talking about Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors and if you know that they have a 10 year lifespan or less? Then we dive into some new Smart Blinds that hit the market and then our deeper dive into Windows and Patio doors with Erik Ashcraft from Milgard Windows who is now owned by MI Windows and Doors. Erik Ashcraft is the Product Manager for Milgard and we take a deep dive into whats new in the marketplace. For more information about the blinds https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/lutronsmartblinds (https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/lutronsmartblinds ) For more information about Milgard Windows: https://www.milgard.com/ (https://www.milgard.com/) If you are on the East Coast the sister company is MI Windows and Doors: https://www.milgard.com/ (https://www.milgard.com/) Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen (https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen) We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/ (https://aroundthehouseonline.com/) We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/ (https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/ )