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 […]

  Imagine what life was like before Mr. Edison concocted the crazy idea of an incandescent light bulb that illuminated our homes. Life was a lot darker then. Today, life is really, really bright, and not only from everyday lighting, but also from the multitude of screens that we use every day and night. All […]

With all the hot news around tourism and vacation rentals here in Central Oregon, we felt the need to share how smart home features can be a big draw and benefit for short-term rentals, like those listed on Airbnb, VRBO and Homeaway. Vacation homes are all the rage right now and travelers are finding that […]

Sometimes its fun to dream really big, so we thought we’d delve into some serious smart home stuff—the smart kitchen of the future, brought to you by Control4, our preferred home automation system. Many of us start our day in the kitchen and we tend to use the kitchen throughout the entire day. When we […]