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Those percentages seem low. Here in Cincinnati, there seems to be a typical 10% to 20% increase with each floor. I live on the 4th floor with a few of the city, stadium, river and wooded hillsides in the distance. As well a freeway interchange which turns out to be my favorite thing (even though it seems to be reviled by most). The unit above was offered at 20% more than mine.

I honestly would give up the views if I could have an enclosed garden space in the city. But otherwise my place rocks considering I pay less on mortgage than I did on rent.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ekalb/sets/72157619817960291/

I do not recommend motion lights for a bathroom unless the time they stay on can be controlled. Horrible to be left in the dark every few minutes when busy in the bathroom. It feels stupid to wave your hands in the dark in an attempt to get the motion control to sense your presence.

Set up my Samsung 52", PS3, XBox, Wii, Apple TV on an old fabric rack with a piece of glass on top. Now I only unplug from one outlet and roll it from room to room. I also keep all my games and DVDs in large disc binders for easier access.

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Save your money. I find bowls of water work just fine. When the air is dry, it will absorb water naturally. Set it near an air duct and you will be refilling them fairly quickly.

I bought these at my local green store. But a word of warning. After using them for a party I found that they do not contain liquid very well. The edges have a removable plastic edge that allows water to seep underneath to the bottom of the coasters.

They are fine for light use. I would not recommend them for parties.

I am a gadget freak. Just got a Samsung 52" LCD. I love the XBox 360 with Netflix. I also enjoy online video rental and watching podcasts on a hacked AppleTV with Boxee. I also have a PS3, Wii, a Bose Surround system that I plan on switching to a Yamaha sound bar to simplify connections. During parties I plug in my iPhone to a speakers and a projector to display music videos on the wall above my living area.

I have installed dimmer remotes for my bedroom and TV den. As well as touch dimmers in the living spaces I want more speedy specific control.

I would really like to see several several products on the market. One would be a reasonable priced electricity monitor at the junction box that gives clean simple stats on use. As well as remote control programmable outlets.

I would also love to see grocery stores start offering usb key fobs for tracking purchases that I could plug into a fridge display to track groceries. Alerts for recalls as well as expirations easily tracked. Discounts on products that I need. Nutrients/diet tracking. Simple recipes. Hello iPhone Developers...

It would be nice to see more products take advantage of solar. A solar panel that can be installed temporarily in a window for apartment/condo dwellers. I love my solar backpack for charging up my phone.

I use my laptop in the kitchen. I do worry about spills. But it has become an important tool in learning how to cook properly. I recently made my first cheese lasagna that turned out exactly as expressed on a favorite podcast.

www.Cooks.com/podcast

I am thinking about mounting an iMac on the wall in the kitchen and using a wireless keyboard with protective cover.

Bedroom is my favorite. Who makes the nightstand lights?

This is the perfect bar! Breaks out of the old standards of a bar. Why do we need to get up from our seat to get a drink? Just grab just the box of items you need. Or just wheel it out to the room or patio directly to the party. Much easier than everyone having to go to and fro to get their drinks from another room. Or going in and out the door to outside. It looks like there is a big ice bucket as well. Truly out of the box thinking in a perfect box!