These days, staying at home and entertaining your family is becoming more and more desirable and having a home theater is just the way to do that! We LOVE designing and installing home theaters, so here are ten benefits to having your own dedicated home theater. You get the same movie going experience, without […]
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The Long and Short of Short (and Ultra-Short) Throw Projectors
We’ve all had some experience with projectors, whether in a classroom setting, the local movie theater or in a business presentation (cue the boring Power Point slides). Projectors have also been used in homes for a while now, but they required a lot of space – you had to have a good-sized room with […]
A Well Designed Home Automation System Can Increase Your Home Value
From whole house audio to smart lighting, there’s no question that today’s home automation technologies create comfort, efficiency and safety in a home. What many you may not realize is that by adding or upgrading home entertainment and automation, you are making a valuable investment in your property. Several reports show that installing a […]
Organic LED Televisions: Today’s Superior TV Technology
What you need to know about OLED TVs! The latest technology leap that we are very excited about is the rise of the Organic LED television or, for short, OLED TVs. LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Chances are, you’re well aware of LED lighting, which has become the most efficient and longest lasting type […]
7 Home Technology Improvements for Summer
Summer is almost here, and there’s no better time to upgrade your home. Evolving trends and improving technology mean there’s a lot you can do, but here are seven essential updates for your home this summer. 1. Update Your Landscaping. When it comes to summer, out is in. With all the time you’ll spend […]
Spring is Here – Get Outdoors!
Warming weather and longer days are quickly on their way, and the time for backyard BBQs will soon be upon us. Be the king of the block with the best outdoor entertainment solution with weather-proof outdoor TVs, and a landscape audio system. Outdoor audio solutions from Episode and Sonance can turn your yard into an […]
Preventing Ice Dams
Yes, it is related to home automation! The recent snow storms may have revealed that your house is susceptible to ice dam formation. We know that ice dams form because the roof above your living areas is warmer than at the edges. Snow melts above the warmer portion, flowing down the roof and then freezing […]
Protect Your Home In Winter
Install surveillance cameras to monitor snow loads and more Wowzers, how about this winter? It came in like a lion and well, it’s still roaring like a lion. We’ve seen record snowfall and consistently low temperatures, making it tough on our homes and buildings. The snow load, particularly on roofs, is cause for much […]
Tumalo Oregon Ranch Remodel Project
We just wrapped up an interesting and fun retrofit project at a ranch in Tumalo, Oregon. This project included replacing all the old wiring, replacing the speakers in the home, installing new televisions with Sonos sound bars, installing exterior surveillance cameras in the driveway and barn stalls, and… creating new customized cabinetry for a revamped […]
Home Entertainment Remodel
Remodel your home to include new audio, visual and entertainment systems Did you recently purchase an almost-perfect house that could stand a little facelift? Or maybe the house you’ve lived in for two decades is ready for a few upgrades. Either way, consider adding home automation and entertainment features into your remodel project—it’s a great […]