Control freaks: from mercury to silicon chips, thermostatic controls have evolved tremendously.(techtopic) From: Reeves Journal | Date: January 1, 2005| Author: Marshall, Kolyn | COPYRIGHT 2005 BNP Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Like it or not, we all have a little control freak residing inside us. Yes, you know the one I'm talking about; that nagging little voice that keeps telling us to go over and adjust the thermostat on the wall. It's that little voice that convinces us that we can "tweak" the set point with the hope of making things more comfortable.

But, as you stand there, fingers poised just millimeters above the large plastic dial or button, have you ever wondered about the road that ...