Perhaps you have heard a lot of chatter about smart homes and have come away with the impression that it’s all very complicated. Actually, a smart home will simplify and enrich your life.

Today we start a different set of posts. We are going to start talking about those of you building or remodeling a home. We’ll be discussing how involving us as home technology specialists can provide you an amazing experience in your home and save you a ton of money in the long run.

Our first post is taken from an outstanding article written for ResidentialSystems.com by Henry Clifford, President of Livewire, an integration firm in Richmond, VA. The article goes into the most common objections builders have to involving us from the beginning of a job, and explains why that just doesn’t make sense if they are truly looking for the best experience for their clients.

Ahh…Valentine’s Day. That day to savor that special someone in your life and show them how much they mean to you. Guys, its time to spend entirely too much money on flowers that will quickly die and/or chocolate that will be eaten. Ladies, you face that difficult decision of what to get that great guy in your life. Instead of the same old song and dance, here are some great ideas for some AV gifts that your loved one is sure to love for years to come!