Home Theater & Landscape Lighting Blog

If you want great sound without filling your rooms with visible speakers, in-ceiling and in-wall speakers are two of the best options. Both can deliver clean, powerful audio while keeping equipment out of sight. But they don't sound exactly the same, and they aren't...

If you're shopping for a home theater or surround sound system, you've probably seen the term 5.1 surround sound. But what does the “5.1” actually mean? A 5.1 system uses five main speakers and one subwoofer to create sound around the listener. Instead of hearing...

Two of the most effective techniques in landscape lighting are also two of the simplest to understand: Uplighting sends light upward. Downlighting sends light downward. But the difference in the finished look can be dramatic. Uplighting can make a tree look taller,...

If you're planning a home audio system, one of the first decisions you'll run into is whether to go wired or wireless. At first, wireless may sound like the obvious modern choice. No speaker wire. Less installation. Easy setup. But wired audio still has some major...

You walk into a store, see an enormous TV on the wall, and think: “There's no way I need one that big.” Then you get a smaller TV home, sit down on the couch, and suddenly it doesn't look nearly as big as it did in the store. Sound familiar? Choosing the right TV size...

When the sun goes down, your home shouldn't disappear with it. The architecture, landscaping, mature trees, walkways, patios, and outdoor spaces you've invested in are still there—but without the right lighting, much of what makes your property special fades into the...

Imagine starting a playlist in the kitchen while you're making dinner. You walk into the living room and the same music continues. Step onto the patio and it's playing there too. Or maybe someone upstairs wants completely different music while you're listening to...

You're planning a home theater or media room, and eventually you reach one of the biggest decisions: Should you install a TV or a projector? At first, the answer might seem obvious. Want a really big picture? Get a projector. Want something bright and simple? Get a...

You put a lot into making your home look beautiful. The landscaping. The stonework. The trees. The patio. The walkway leading to the front door. Then the sun goes down—and much of it disappears. Professional landscape lighting lets you enjoy another side of your home....

One of the most common questions homeowners ask about landscape lighting is: “What kind of lights do I need?” The answer depends on what you want those lights to do. The fixture that beautifully illuminates a 30-foot tree probably isn't the fixture you want beside...