One of the best times to integrate technology and think about a home cinema installation is during a renovation. In this case, the homeowners were expanding their home to create a space for family fun and for entertaining guests, and part of the high-tech package would include custom-installed A/V products tied to a professional control […]
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Brett Hull followed in the footsteps of his father Bobby, all the way to the Hockey Hall of Fame. However, when it comes to home technology, Brett has an all-star lineup that stands out on its own, with whole-house control, custom audio speakers, and plenty of other components. Brett and his wife Darcie own a […]
Get the GuideFeatured custom electronics installers who provide infrastructure wiring, lighting systems, security, home automation, a/v systems and more. ALABAMA Interscapes 4740 Woodmere Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36106 334-395-6555 bholt@interscapesonline.com www.Interscapesonline.com CALIFORNIA Modern Home Systems 7007 Carroll Rd. San Diego, CA 92121 858-554-0404 danielle@modernhomesystems.com www.modernhomesystems.com FLORIDA Behrens Audio-Video 6711 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32216 904-721-1860, Fax: 904-724-6287 bill@behrensav.com […]
Get the GuideIf it’s cooking in my kitchen it’s likely to be a ham and cheese Hot Pocket or a Tombstone pizza. Quick, easy, and … YUCK. If I had more time to plan and prepare a real, honest-to-goodness meal, I’d dump my old standbys faster than a bad boyfriend. I’m pretty sure my guilt over poor […]
Get the GuideAs our population ages, so does the number of at-home, unpaid caregivers. According to a 2010 report*, the aging population (65+) in the U.S. will more than double between the years 2000 and 2030, increasing to 71.5 million. It’s no wonder that in 2012, 65.7 million caregivers made up 29 percent of the U.S. adult […]
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Table lamps, wall sconces, and recessed ceiling fixtures—they all do one thing really well: illuminate your home so you can see what you’re doing. By tying these lights to a control system (see below), operating them becomes more convenient, efficient, and useful—not to mention increasingly multi-faceted. In addition to simply brightening the dark spaces of […]
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One of the biggest challenges of adding technology to a home is finding and comparing the many options available. You can scour the Internet for hours and still leave scratching your head. While the selection of home automation systems may not be as immense as stereo speakers or smart TVs, it’s still impressive … and […]
Get the GuideIt’s one thing to hear about a home automation system from the company that manufactured it; it’s another to listen to the thoughts about the system from the people who actually use it. Manufacturers are quick to claim that their automation systems are easy to install and even easier to use, but are they really? […]
Get the GuideInterested in automating your home? There are options galore—from sophisticated systems that are best installed by a trained professional, those that you can buy and have installed by your Internet Service Provider, and packages of automation gear available online and at retail outlets that are designed to be set up by homeowners. The latter is […]
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A home security system is a lot like real estate. It’s all about location, location, location. Sure, everyone agrees that a security system is a critical element of home protection. But where should the devices that make up a system go? Few people would disagree that the front and back doors are prime candidates. However, […]
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