These days, staying at home and entertaining your family is becoming more and more desirable and having a home theater is just the way to do that! We LOVE designing and installing home theaters, so here are ten benefits to having your own dedicated home theater. You get the same movie going experience, without […]

  We’ve all had some experience with projectors, whether in a classroom setting, the local movie theater or in a business presentation (cue the boring Power Point slides). Projectors have also been used in homes for a while now, but they required a lot of space – you had to have a good-sized room with […]

What you need to know about OLED TVs! The latest technology leap that we are very excited about is the rise of the Organic LED television or, for short, OLED TVs. LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Chances are, you’re well aware of LED lighting, which has become the most efficient and longest lasting type […]

We just wrapped up an interesting and fun retrofit project at a ranch in Tumalo, Oregon. This project included replacing all the old wiring, replacing the speakers in the home, installing new televisions with Sonos sound bars, installing exterior surveillance cameras in the driveway and barn stalls, and… creating new customized cabinetry for a revamped […]

Remodel your home to include new audio, visual and entertainment systems Did you recently purchase an almost-perfect house that could stand a little facelift? Or maybe the house you’ve lived in for two decades is ready for a few upgrades. Either way, consider adding home automation and entertainment features into your remodel project—it’s a great […]

Whole-home automation meets voice control Maybe you already know about Amazon Echo. Amazon Echo is a smart home appliance that can also act as a portable speaker. It’s a 10-inch tall cylindrical device that is designed to stand in a commonly occupied area of the home, such as a kitchen. Add in the additional Dot […]

Father’s Day is just around the corner! Happy day for all the dads out there! In celebration of you, we thought we’d talk a little bit about the Man Cave. The Man Cave has become about as American as baseball and apple pie. But the modern Man Cave is more than just a room with […]

It’s been said before—if you look good, you feel good. We know that technology and design need to work seamlessly together. Having a stellar home theater or home audio system is one thing, but making it look beautiful is also our top priority. We know that homeowners and interior designers want awesome style on top […]

Best of Houzz 2016 Showcases Top Home Industry Professionals Are you a Houzzer? Home System Solutions has been recognized for the third year in a row with a Best of Houzz 2016 for Customer Service. We were chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community and from among […]

Enjoy watching football in your custom “fan cave” There is a definite chill in the air today, indicative of the fall season. Which also means—FOOTBALL! For the avid football and sports fans, home automation and a killer home theater offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in your passion. With the right set up, you and […]