Flat panel TVs look great hanging up on the wall, but what do you look for in a TV wall mount? Are they all the same? Yes, and no (you expected a simple answer?). First, you need to figure out how and where you want to mount your TV. If your TV is going to […]
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Ty Pennington: From Extreme to ‘First to the Future’
During his nine-season stint as Extreme Home Makeover’s leading man, Ty Pennington has designed and constructed more than 230 homes throughout the country, each mindfully created with the unique needs and lifestyles of the future families who would occupy them. Pennington has earned a reputation as a skilled craftsman with a heart, who, with the […]
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Your house is already equipped with a few flat-panel TVs. Your home’s windows are already adorned with blinds, drapes, and shades. Your abode might even be accoutered with a multi-room music system (Sonos, anyone?). And, of course, no home would be complete without an ample assortment of lights. On the surface, your house is completely […]
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Few home theater enthusiasts are blessed with a viewing environment that’s perfect. There might be a structural beam in the spot where a video projector should go, or a bank of windows that let sunshine streak onto the TV screen. If the room is wide, it could be tough to see the on-screen action from […]
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The owners of this lovely estate in The Woodlands, Texas, turned to the home systems integrators at Lighthouse Technologies to provide outdoor A/V for a new $600,000 pool pavilion. In addition to TV and streaming music, one of the homeowners’ highest priorities was simple, intuitive control over the entire system. To accomplish this, Lighthouse Technologies […]
Get the GuideHome Electronics Protection: 3 Ways to Ensure Top-Notch Performance and a Long Life for Your Smart Systems
The time has come. You have done all your homework and, after much deliberation, have finally selected all of the electronic components for your fancy new media room! This is an exciting project, but before you pull the trigger on that new gear, it’s important to ask yourself one key question. Have you given enough thought to how you’re going to protect your investment? After all, these components are not cheap. However, with a small amount of extra planning at the outset, you’ll enjoy your electronic systems for the longest time possible. Keep reading for three effective ways to protect your electronic equipment.
Get the GuideL.A. Dodger Adrian Gonzalez Outfits Home with Savant and iPad Controls
Distributed audio, video, lighting and security all integrated in a simple interface
Baseball star and new LA Dodger Adrian Gonzalez uses 9 iPads to fire up the A/V, lighting and more in his Boston and San Diego homes.
Get the GuideL.A. Dodger Adrian Gonzalez Outfits Home with Savant and iPad Controls
Baseball star and new LA Dodger Adrian Gonzalez uses 9 iPads to fire up the A/V, lighting and more in his Boston and San Diego homes.
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Abe's of Maine is offering something extra with the discounted price on Samsung's 1080p 3D TV.
Abe’s of Maine is offering something extra with the discounted price on Samsung’s 1080p 3D TV.
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