Recently I was with a client in their home that is under construction in a high-rise in downtown Chicago. The homeowner plans to have a dedicated home theater in one of the rooms. Walking into the space I realized through our more in-depth discussions that it was planned to be a box of finished drywall, theater seating, and some electronics thrown in. My mind instantly thought of Mr. Bill from Saturday Night Live many years ago, "Oh, Nooooooo!" A little background is in ord

How to choose the correct lighting control system.

So you are looking to buy a home or facility with custom electronics installed inside? There are MANY questions to consider before you negotiate that final price because what you think you may be getting may be worth nothing. Even worse, it could cost you a considerable amount of money to update the system. How can you navigate this possible money pit you did not think may exist? Follow this advice from a Consultant who has seen it all. Unless you are in the industry, it

My brother just recently went with his wife and son to Universal Studios in Orlando. As we talked, I started remembering all the many things my family had done just one year previous on our family vacation. Oh yes, we all geeked out on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It was a really fun family experience with with our kids of 22, 18, and 16. The Harry Potter Series of Books and Movies were created during their formative years! However, my mind started thinking of Diag