When looking for ways to save money, you might not think to look into home automation. In the past, the term “smart home” conjured up images of expensive home improvements and high-tech gadgets that were only found in celebrity mansions or grand estates. However, with the emergence of new wireless technology and more companies providing these products, these systems are now more affordable than ever. Additionally, they do not require any major renovations to your…

We recently did a full home system featuring Control4 interfaces, an Apple Airport-based network, and a Sonos audio system- all of which extend out across the homeowner’s gorgeous backyard! Rock speakers surround the pool and patio to bring Sonos to every corner of the yard, and subtly, too- can you play spot-the-speaker in the image above? The system can switch between all of the sources Sonos offers- including internet radio stations, Pandora, iTunes, Sirius, and…