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Looks like I definitely fall in the 'geeky' category! Ginny

Yes, thank you. That confirms basically what I just concluded with our wiring guy. He was suggesting using a RF programmable remote to control the devices in the mechanical room due to it not needing line of sight as IR would. I also saw a really nifty Wi-Fi programmable remote...

I'm sure you guys get this question all the time, but I've searched for hours and have learned a lot, but still have questions about these two. I have finished figuring out the structured wiring system for our new house that will break ground in April. Our builder has a great guy that we can...

Also new to all of this. Narrowing in on Elk or HAI and looking at touchscreen options. Can you tell me the difference between a "remote display" touchscreen vs. the new Elk CE based touchscreen vs. an in-wall PC like the Nobu vs. RedRadio UTMA touchscreen. Is it better to have all the...

I would order the brew express in an instant if it had a way to dispense hot water with a tap (like the Bunn or Bloomfield styles all have http://www.wellsbloomfield.com/BLOOMFIELD/...rodDecBrew.htm). I still can't quite get myself to order the Bunn or Bloomsfield's either with their commercial...

OK, I can see this is going to get complicated. I will plan on running cat5e + RG6 anywhere there may be a TV. We are not big video/TV people; we currently receive 3 1/2 channels via rabbit ears :D . I would like to plan on a theater space in the basement, however. There will be a projector...

I really like your skins as it brings the whole feel of home automation back to 'homey' and artful rather than techy and slick. I know from experience with web design, that the high tech, testosterone styles come out first, but if it's something that's going to be marketed to the home go for...

You lost me on the 'composite NTSC', but it sounds like it's for security cameras. I'm not planning on going there--too much information and I typically don't worry about security. Plus I think we would have too many false trips with the deer, porcupines, etc. By 'hub requirements' do you...

For potential touchscreens, is the RG6 for video distribution? We aren't interested in going quite that far. We're a pretty low media intake family. Or would this be for audio? It would be great to have audio in each room with a volume control. Won't be able to afford a touchpad in every...

Thanks for the welcome and the great info. I have re-read this thread 3 times and keep learning. Yes, it is new construction and I'm pretty sure we can get through the wiring aspect--I just wasn't sure if it was going to become outdated soon. Sounds like we are on for wiring up everything...

I'm jumping in here because Jen is asking all the questions I've also been going over as I try to figure out how to add automation to the house we are having built without breaking the bank and also having a system that I know and can add on to myself. I'm another geeky girl who has been...