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…)
- This Week in Haiku: 7/3/2009On barfing cabinets, duct cleaning and hip replacements
- Gary Yacoubian Leaving MyerEmco Audio/Video After 21 YearsJon Myer, CEO, will step in as president. Yacoubian, president and CEO, was with the company for 21 years.
- Boston Acoustics Unveils SoundWare XS 5.1 Surround SystemSystem includes five ultra-compact XS satellites, which are the company's smallest speaker at less than 4 inches.
- Island Systems & Design Lands on 11th Straight Hispanic Business 500Companies must have at least 51 percent Hispanic ownership and be based in U.S. to make list.
- Media Center Integrator Alliance Offers Training at CEDIA Expo 2009MCIA and co-sponsor Microsoft will also announce the winners of the 2009 Ultimate Install Contest at CEDIA Expo 2009.
- Vizio Brings Facebook, Twitter, Vudu to Connected HDTVsTVs due out in Fall 2009 will now also come equipped with eBay, Facebook, Radiotime, Revision 3, Rallypoint Sports, Showtime, Twitter and Vudu.
- Digital Home Healthcare Business Models RevealedWhat goes into a home health system, and how much does it cost? Three integrators with three business models shared their insights yesterday in a CE Pro Webinar
- Social Networking Has Little Influence on Brand SelectionJust 12% of consumers say it’s important for companies to have social networking accounts, while only 15% follow consumer electronics on social networks.
- Crestron PoE TPMC-4SM Touchpanel Offers Install FlexibilitySingle-wire TPMC-4SM Isys i/O is a compact, affordable option for commercial, education, hospitality and residential projects.
- Microsoft Seeks Ad Revenue with Hohm Energy Management AppProduct Manager: 'If a consumer receives a recommendation to replace windows, he or she could find the system offers up local window vendors in the area ...."
- Review: SIM2 Grand Cinema C3X Lumis HOST ProjectorTwo-piece Grand Cinema C3X Lumis HOST projector provides exceptional detail and clarity.
- Troy Batterberry on Microsoft Hohm Energy PlatformIs there any meat behind Microsoft's new Hohm application for energy management? Product manager Troy Batterberry answers questions from CE Pro
- Electronic Security Expo Grows More Than 25%Second-year event increases exhibitor participation and attendance despite economy.
- LeisureTech, Armour Reach Settlement After A-BUS DisputeCreditors accept LTE settlement following A-BUS dispute and asset sale. Armour also challenging LTE's European patent.
- HDcctv Alliance Pushing for High-Def SecurityHopes to show how high-def analog security cameras are better than digital cameras because of better control and elimination of latency.
- 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 [...]
