Structured wiring is a generic term used to describe many different types of residential wiring products that distribute a variety of data signals throughout a home. Signal types such as cable television, telephones, and Ethernet computer networks are common examples. Wiring Options The wires included in a structured wiring bundle vary by manufacturer, but look ...
While many home entertainment systems are confined to one room, some of the latest technologies in the world of audio/video home entertainment can expand these systems from the central viewing room to everywhere in the home, turning entertainment into a whole-home experience. Viewing Angle Tuning in at home has gone big time. Aiming to replace ...
Only a few years ago, a “home theater ” was only for the ultra-wealthy—the lucky few who could spare an extra room and tens of thousands of dollars on furnishings, equipment and accessories. But today, as high-definition has become mainstream and more people integrate widescreen televisions and souped-up audio systems into their homes, a true ...
With all that is happening in the world today – the aftermath of war, falling stock prices, a recession (in spite of what economists say) – more and more of us are nesting. That is, we are spending more time at home. While it is hard to control what happens in the outside world, home ...
Light switches are so old fashioned. While every home has numerous electrical, mechanical, communication, and entertainment systems, the connected home brings all of them together. By wiring the controls of each system to one point, commonly known as a control system overlay, the systems can be integrated and made interoperable. The control system overlay package ...
Many of us watch TV shows and see the miraculous transformation of homes and gardens by professionals and amateur do-it-yourselfers. Is it really that easy, we ask ourselves. Could I do it? Where do I begin? What improvement projects will generate the biggest increase in the value of my home? What Do You Want and ...