Home Theater & Landscape Lighting Blog

If you want great sound without filling your rooms with visible speakers, in-ceiling speakers can be an excellent option. They stay out of the way. They don't take up floor or shelf space. And when they're installed correctly, they can provide clean, even sound...

You can buy beautiful landscape lighting fixtures and still end up with a disappointing result. Why? Because where the fixture is placed matters just as much as the fixture itself. A few feet can change everything. Move a fixture closer to a wall and the texture...

If you already enjoy music inside your home, it's natural to wonder: Can the same audio system extend outside too? Yes. Outdoor speakers can often be integrated into the same whole-home or multi-zone audio system you use indoors. That means your patio, pool, outdoor...

When planning a home audio system, one of the biggest decisions is whether you want your speakers to be seen. Some homeowners love the look of traditional freestanding speakers. Others want great sound without having speaker cabinets taking up space in the room....

Path lights may look simple, but placement makes a huge difference. Put them too close together and your walkway can start looking like an airport runway. Place them too far apart and you'll end up with bright spots separated by dark gaps. Install them in the wrong...

Imagine listening to music in the kitchen while someone else plays a different playlist in the game room. Outside, another group is listening to music around the patio. The bedroom speakers are off completely. Then later, you're having a party and want the same music...

You can buy excellent speakers, a powerful receiver, and a great subwoofer—and still end up disappointed with the sound. Why? Because speaker placement matters just as much as the equipment itself. Where a speaker sits in the room affects how clearly you hear...

Your front entry is one of the first things people notice when they arrive at your home. During the day, architecture, landscaping, stonework, and the front door naturally draw attention. At night, all of that can disappear unless the lighting is planned carefully. A...

For years, controlling a home audio system meant finding the right remote, walking over to a wall control, or heading to the equipment cabinet. Today, things can be much simpler. With a modern home audio system, you can often control music, volume, rooms, streaming...

If you're trying to improve the sound from your TV, you've probably narrowed the choice down to two options: A soundbar or a surround sound system. Both can be a major upgrade from your television's built-in speakers. But they create very different listening...