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Eric Murrell

Eric is the creator of At Home in the Future and has been a passionate fan of the future since he was seven. He's a web developer by trade, and serves as the Director of Communication and Technology for a large church in Nashville, TN (where he and his family are building a high tech home in the woods).

Green Living

4 Ways to Make Your Weekly Shopping More Ethical and Sustainable

September 15, 2018 0 Eric Murrell

We only have one planet. Unless we somehow learn to colonize the moon (which NASA believe is surprisingly probable and cost effective), it’s up to us to take the best care we can of this little blue marble floating through…

Audio/Video

What Could Really Entertain Your Guests?

September 13, 2018 0 Eric Murrell

A home isn’t just a series of rooms we sleep in... It's far more than just that. What makes a home special is that it's a place where we can rest, eat, feel comfortable, and most of all, have a…

Decorating

From Bland to Bold: Fun Design Features to Add Drama to Your Home

September 12, 2018 0 Eric Murrell

Flipping through home magazines and scouring Pinterest can really give you an itch for wanting to switch up your home! It might be just fine as it is, but if it’s a little bland and boring you might be craving…

Decorating

How to Give Your Home a More Natural Feel

September 12, 2018 0 Eric Murrell

If you would like to turn your home into a natural sophisticated paradise, it is important that you focus on the quality of materials when you are renovating.

Gardening

How to Create Your Own Smart Garden

September 12, 2018 1 Eric Murrell

Smart homes are gaining popularity and there are new products coming out all of the time that can make our lives easier in so many different ways.

Safety

Are You Advertising Your Home to Burglars?

September 12, 2018 7 Eric Murrell

Nobody wants to get their home to be robbed, and yet many of us advertise our homes to thieves without knowing. Here are a few ways that you can prevent your home being a future burglary target.

Gadgets

Eight Ways Your Smartphone Makes Life Easy

September 5, 2018 0 Eric Murrell

There are still – surprisingly – many people who haven’t yet upgraded their cell phone to a smartphone. The reasons for this vary from wanting some simplicity in an already complicated life, to only really needing a phone that texts…

Decorating

Why Use More Wood in Your Home?

September 4, 2018 0 Eric Murrell

Forget plastics and fabrics and metals. Timber may be one of the most traditional materials, many homes still use it today for both construction and furnishings.

Shopping

Using Auction Sites to Fill Your Home

September 4, 2018 0 Eric Murrell

It’s no secret that a wide range of goods are much cheaper through websites like eBay than they are when you look for them on other websites. If you’re willing to buy things secondhand, you can make huge savings with…

Gadgets

3 Awesome Gadgets That Are Worth Every Cent

September 4, 2018 0 Eric Murrell

When you think of how the world of technological wizardry has come on leaps and bounds over the past decade, you’d be forgiven for only considering the internet, WiFi, cloud storage, and smartphones.