We Create the Digital Home

Hestia Network is a home automation and system integration company based in Seattle, Washington that blends automation, design and technology to create a more personalized and comfortable home. (more…)

Having an automated home is like having a personal assistant in charge of the lighting, heating, entertainment and security in your home. We use quality products from Control4, Draper, Lagotek and TruAudio to create a home that serves you. (more…)

Hestia Network offers you a personalized solution designed around your lifestyle and home rather than a “one size fits all” approach. Often, the best way is to start small, understand what you want and add on later.(more…)
- BG Radia Names Mark Fielder PresidentA former integrator, Fielder is being promoted from his VP of sales and marketing position at the loudspeaker manufacturing company.
- ‘Avatar’ 3D Blu-ray Coming in December, Exclusive to Panasonic TVs3D Blu-ray will be connected to the purchase of a Panasonic 3D VIERA plasma TV.
- How’s This for a Benefits Package?CE Pro unveils new program with discounts on credit card processing, tools, payroll, office supplies, wireless and more. Saves you nearly $3,000/year.
- Engineered Environments: Embracing ChangeRandy Stearns' company, Engineered Environments, is reflective of a new generation of integrators positioned for success in an evolving custom market.
- Randy Stearns Weighs in on iPad, 3D, Streaming MediaStearns believes the iPad will reduce the public's demand for integrated systems.
- CE Pro of the Week: Ronald VanDenBroeke, Living ConnectedLike a lot of guys who design home theaters, he doesn’t have time to watch movies in his.
- PHC Rebrands as Pro Audio TechnologyLoudspeaker and amplifier manufacturer Professional Home Cinema (PHC) changes its name to appeal to broader applications.
- Tips for Installing HDMI, HDCP in Commercial JobsSources and displays with HDMI and HDCP weren't designed for commercial jobs. Here's how to design reliable systems.
- LED TV Market Set for Rapid GrowthLook for rapid growth and falling prices in LED display market, report says.
- Must-Read for Clients: Myth of the $99 InstallAny prospect or client who thinks they can get a cheaper A/V install from a big-box retailer should read this piece, which suggests 10 questions they should ask the installer.
- From my Control4 App Wish List: Grocery ShoppingNot long after I published a wish list of Control4 apps, a Belgian firm delivers an app for managing shopping lists.
- Apple Adds Streaming Apple TV, iTunes 10, iPodsSteve Jobs unveils streaming-only Apple TV, iTunes 10 with social networking, and a sneek peak at iOS 4.2 for the iPad.
- HomeSeer Exploits Rise of Android, Fall of Charmed QuarkThe demise of Charmed Quark reminded us that integrators want hardware with their home automation software; HomeSeer delivers with new HomeTroller S3, soon with Android support
- Lose Business Fast! Make Bad Assumptions about ClientsSome customers do want to surf the Web on a touchscreen, watch mediocre streaming movies on the big screen, and get their hands dirty on a DIY project even if they don't save money.
- SpectraCal’s AVFoundry VideoForge Facilitates 3D CalibrationWorks with company's CalMAN software to generate 3D video patterns.
- Wear Your Chair, Runaway Design, Show #154Do you ever wish you could wear your chair? Or have a chair made out of your favorite dress? You’re not alone. The merging of fashion design and interior design is an intriguing idea and is now becoming the latest in the design world. As a matter of fact, the crossover of design fields may [...]
- Who to Hire?, Runaway Design, Show #153In the midst of this housing market slow-down, many are a little leary of selling. Buying even has created some skeptics out there. No need to worry. It’s the perfect time to do some repairs and remodeling. Make sure you get the most bang for your buck by following our simple outline in hiring contractors [...]
- Maximize Storage with Built Ins, Runaway Design, Show #152Did you think we gave up the ghost? Sorry for the lapse, but we all got some much needed R & R. Now with school in full swing and schedules to match, we’re coming back at you nice and strong. We have some great series lined up and hope you stay tuned. For starters, we’re [...]
- Quick and Easy Summer BBQ, Runaway Design, Show #151First of all, please excuse the sound quality in parts of this podcast. Not quite sure what happened and even less sure on how to fix it. Hopefully these 2 recipes for grilling rubs will make up for it. Wow your guests with our favorites: Steak Rub: Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic salt [...]
- Summertime in your Kids’ Rooms, Runaway Design, Show #150Wow!! Our summer has gotten off to a great start, and because of that our grand ideas of getting our summer shows up and out there has been a little lacking. So, after our nice hiatus, we bring you today’s show. Projects are never easy to finish in the summer, but we [...]
- The Material Girls, Runaway Design, Show #149As you surf the net, you’ll find all sorts of interior design blogs. One of our favorites is “Material Girls” by Emily and Lauren. Find out more about them in our interview! And if you’re ever in Houston or Dallas you’ll know who to call for all your interior design needs. [...]
- Creating a Well-Designed Room, Runaway Design, Show #148There’s a few crucial questions to ask when designing a room. You want to optimize the functionality and style of the room. Be sure to think through how the room will be used, who will be using the room, and what elements you want to incorporate into the room? There’s loads more to [...]
- Modernism, Runaway Design, Show #147Ok, so I was surfing around and this link led to that link which put me on the BBC’s network of websites. And there I stayed. Their Home and Design page had some great information. One of my favorite categories was the Period Style Guide. Here they list different styles of [...]
- Make your Patio Furniture Sparkle, Runaway Design, Show #146We love entertaining outdoors when the weather is right. Early summer is a perfect time to prep your outdoor furniture for a season of high use. Today’s show discusses how to clean different types of patio furniture. Once it’s sparkly and shiny it will scream, “Sit on me!” What better way [...]
- Room for two, Runaway Design, Show #145What does that mean, you ask? Well, we’re all about getting the most function out of a room and today we have a solution to help you do the same. Lowe’s - the home and garden center - offers a free magazine subscription called “Creative Ideas for Home and Garden.” It’s the [...]



