| A | B |
| Wireless Technology | this tech allows a computer to be used in any room of the house |
| Modem | allows several people in the same home to send and receive messages |
| Telecommuter | someone that works from a home office with a computer |
| Ergonomics | a recliner that is designed to fit the body so that the user is more comfortable |
| U & L shape | 2 common furniture arrangements for a home office |
| open storage | solid wood toy box is this type of storage |
| Portable storage | under the bed storage box made of cardboard is and example of this |
| Built-in storage | bookcases that are attached to the wall are this kind of storage |
| Common use furniture | a piece of furniture that can store towels and wah cloths for a family |
| Portable containers | these storage containers can create additional storage space |
| LED lighting | light that consumes less electricity than a flourescent and lasts longer |
| Motion light | lighting that uses a sensor to turn on when movement is detected |
| Biomaterials | organically based building materials made from recylced materials |
| light emitting diode | this bulb uses a silicon chip and lasts 100,000 hours or more |
| Automated management systems | central control unit that oversees daily functions in a home |
| Plastic lumber | used to build a deck that never needs painting and is low maintenance |
| closed circuit tv | home system that uses carefully placed cameras for security |