February 15, 2011
Home automation sounds amazing and incredibly convenient, but don’t think that all home automation vendors or brands out there provide ready compatibility with all the appliances and devices that you have at home. Don’t assume that setting everything up will be as easy as 1, 2, 3. Actually, only a few provide that kind of hassle-free compatibility, and before you know it, the idea of connecting your home components in one system will have become a lot more stressful – and costly – than you originally thought.
One of the brands that we use here at Hooked Up Installs is Home Logic, a company that provides intelligent home control solutions for your comfort, convenience, and peace of mind. These solutions cover a variety of systems with the kind of ease and ‘logic’ that we would recommend to all kinds of homeowners.
With turn-key software that requires no custom programming and Read More »
February 5, 2011
Here at Hooked Up Installs we identify the appropriate entertainment products for all kinds of homeowners (and homeowners’ budgets) and help install them the correct way. This means that we talk extensively with clients about what their needs and requirements are; but of course, we also look for inspiration elsewhere: from other homeowners – and from the unique ways they have designed their own home theaters.
So let’s check out several home theaters in hopes of inspiring you to think of what can be done in your own home. Some are decidedly geeky, some elegant, some cozy and romantic; all of them are beautiful.
(From Screen Junkies)
Forget love seats. For ultimate cuddling atmosphere, how about filling your home theater with pillows? We like the elegant color coordination and the matching red curtains. And, with that understated and non-intrusive audio system, the home theater is perfect for a Saturday Read More »
January 26, 2011
Technology has a way of making us look cool. And no, we’re not just talking about futuristic computers and gadgets or shiny new toys. You know what else is cool? Home automation.
Home automation covers the centralized control of home systems like lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), audio appliances, entertainment, home theater, home security, and even swimming pool, among many others. We have covered some of the biggest benefits of home automation in a previous post; this time, let us have some fun by talking about some of the many cool things that you can do with an automated home. If we miss out anything, or if you would like to add to the list, simply leave a comment in the section below.
Sleep better at night. Do you lie awake at 2 a.m. unsettled by the mysterious “bumps” and sounds in your home? Put an end to Read More »
January 24, 2011
One of the most popular home improvement projects today is the outdoor speaker system installation. Designed to provide excellent acoustics to audio-loving homeowners, outdoor speakers are placed within the surroundings of one’s home, either via wires that run under the roof space or the ground, or via wireless technology that connects the speakers to the main stereo system.
Let’s look at why outdoor sound systems are gaining increasing popularity in homes across Chicago and the rest of the U.S.:
Outdoor sound is great for work and for play. Spending the weekend doing yard work? Or throwing a barbecue and pool party on a Sunday night? An outdoor speaker system lets you enjoy and enhance the experience of your outdoor activities, whatever they are. Even if you’re just chilling on your chaise lounge with a paperback in one hand and a cocktail in another, the thought of listening to your favorite Read More »
January 14, 2011
Did you know…
…that consumer electronics typically account for about 15 to 20 percent of the electricity you use in your home?
…that more than 275 million TVs are currently in use in the United States?
…that TV use in the U.S. translates to 50 billion kilowatt hours consumed annually, which is more than enough to power up all the homes in the state of New York for an entire year?
Televisions, home theater systems, gaming consoles, Blu-Ray players, DVDs, DVRs, desktop computers, laptops, mobile phones, surround sound systems, tablet devices, E-readers and other consumer electronic products: they are all awesome stuff. One can say that they are all designed to enrich our quality of life, and that they can enhance the level of Read More »
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