More than 70% of homeowners use their garage door as the main entryway into their home. Shortly after the garage was invented, the development of the garage door opener followed. No longer a luxury, more than 35 million households use an electronic remote to open their garage door. In 1992, legislation passed that all garage […]
Do I really need a professionally installed video surveillance system? By Laura McAndrew It is imperative to know the differences between self and professionally installed surveillance systems. Our homes are our castles, and every castle has something worth protecting. Today police rely on video more than ever to help solve crimes. This is why you […]
These days, staying at home and entertaining your family is becoming more and more desirable. Going out to a movie theater is not as pleasurable as it used to be. Between the cost of tickets and gas, families would rather watch the movie in the comfort of their home. Just one touch on your iPad, or […]
Traditional in-wall or bookshelf speakers are designed to be heard, not seen. “They don’t always blend into your space and can stand out like a black eye, ” says Judi Miller, Owner of Architecture by Design in Ellicott City, MD. “Our clients want their music to blend or even disappear into their space, not overshadow […]
Choosing an outdoor speaker is not as easy as one may think. While there are a variety of companies that provide a wide range of speakers for the inside of your home, there are only a few that offer a great sounding outdoor speaker. Unlike traditional outdoor speakers “which can be an eyesore,” with discrete […]
What is Sound Masking? Sound masking is the addition of natural or artificial sound (such as white or pink noise) into an environment to cover up an unwanted sound. Sound Masking is being used to protect confidential privacy in areas where sensitive or classified conversations are being held. The applications, among others, are in military, government, legal offices, and […]
emPower™ by alarm.com is a feature-rich home automation and energy management solution built on Alarm.com’s interactive platform. It allows you to have complete remote control of the critical systems in your home with any web-enabled computer or mobile device. Control your locks, lights, and thermostats! You can customize your emPower services through a robust online […]
One of the biggest benefits in the use of lighting control is the energy savings in your home. Here are some eco-friendly facts about lighting management solutions. Lighting Control improves productivity By just dimming lights 10%, you will save 10% on your electricity bill, and your bulb will last on average three years. Each dimmer placed in […]
Video Surveillance with Alarm.com One of the biggest benefits to having a video surveillance system in your home is peace of mind. Wireless cameras mounted around your house can potentially identify intruders, but Alarm.com is about so much more. This video surveillance system is designed to give you remote access and save short video clips […]
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The Benefits of a Lighting Control System go far beyond just simply turning your lights on/off in your home. A properly designed Lighting Control System will allow you to remove wall clutter, or wall “acne,” conserve energy, increase security and automate your lights for your home. It is one of the most import design elements […]
Control all or just a few of the window shades in your home with a Lutron Motorized Shade solution. Lutron shades offer remote control convenience, save energy and enhances the décor in any room. A single press of a button from your portable Apple or another droid device can put a variety of shades in motion, […]
