Bringing home automation to the masses

From Remodeling Online, "SmartLabs President Rajeev Kapur says he's hoping to bring home automation "to the masses." The company develops and sells a growing range of automation products through its online store, Smarthome.com. The Web site offers about 7,000 products and continues to add about 30 new products a week to the inventory -- everything from remote-control light dimmers to in-wall touch screens. SmartLabs isn't alone. Industry leaders such as Home Depot (HD) also are bulking up on their home-automation lines."