When it comes to the way homes are designed and built, smart home automation is the way of the future. It’s something buyers actively want, and such systems can make life at home much more comfortable and relaxing.

Take motorized window treatments, for instance. This smart technology makes an immediate, obvious impact on residents’ lives. Motorized shades are also easy to operate and to combine with other home automation systems like lighting control. Want to know more about why you should be adding motorized window treatments to the homes you’re building and designing in the Dallas region? Texas professionals in the building trades should keep reading.

It may be the holidays in Dallas right now, but spring will be here before you know it. That makes now the time to get started on an outdoor audio and landscape lighting installation for your home.

Imagine spending your nights and weekends relaxing in the fresh spring air, listening to your favorite music as you look out over your beautifully lit yard. With Coastal Source landscape lighting and outdoor audio video, you can bring a new level of luxury to your yard and other outdoor space. Read more to find out why Coastal Source is the premier choice for these automation systems.

When it comes to motorized shades, there’s a reason many designers and builders trust Lutron. Lutron’s sophisticated engineering and smart sense of style have made them the leaders in their field. One of Lutron’s premier products is their Palladiom line. With a motorized shades installation from Lutron, you can impress your clients in Dallas with shades that enhance their home’s character, energy efficiency and privacy.

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the time when so-called “porch pirates” come out of the woodwork to steal your holiday deliveries. These Grinches are destined for a lump of coal in their stockings, yet it’s your Christmas that will be ruined if they snag a gift meant for your spouse or child.

What’s the answer? An automated security system from Smart Systems. Today’s blog will walk Texas residents through all the ways a smart home security system can help keep potential thieves away from their Fort Worth home.