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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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 […]
Audio and Visual for Businesses (and more!)
We think one of the many amazing things about Central Oregon is the love for small, independent businesses and the support our community shows towards the local restaurants and shops. Most would agree that audio and visual for businesses is an important part of making your customers happy. We love working with small to medium […]
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 […]
Back to School – Smart Home Style
It’s that time of the year. You’ve shopped for new clothes and backpacks and you’ve visited the school to meet with new teachers. These might be the easy things that transition your family into the school year. The hard part? Managing your household with the new before, during and after school schedules. Wrangling your […]
Smart Home Vacation Rentals
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 […]
Let’s Talk About the Man Cave
Father’s Day is just around the corner! Happy day for all the dads out there! In celebration of you, we thought we’d talk a little bit about the Man Cave. The Man Cave has become about as American as baseball and apple pie. But the modern Man Cave is more than just a room with […]
Best of Houzz 2016 Awarded to Home System Solutions
Best of Houzz 2016 Showcases Top Home Industry Professionals Are you a Houzzer? Home System Solutions has been recognized for the third year in a row with a Best of Houzz 2016 for Customer Service. We were chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community and from among […]
6 Smart Home Ideas for Holiday Cheer
(Adapted from a Control4 website blog post.) Around here, the anticipation for the holidays begins as soon as the weather starts to change, and your home should be ready for it. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating this winter season, there is plenty that your home automation system can do to help you and your […]