Setting up your home entertainment system is a pretty momentous task. There’s even a possibility that you might get caught up in the shopping and the installation and the maintenance of your system’s components that you give little thought to other equally important homeowner-related things. Things like home theater seating. Yes, that. Of course, when…
Read MoreThere are more than a few homeowners who prefer to install their new flat-screen TVs by hanging it on their walls, using mounts. (And sure, you’ve certainly seen a fair share of TV manufacturers’ commercials showing just that.) That’s because wall-mounting TVs is a great way of freeing up space for the rest of your…
Read MoreOne of the things we do here at Hooked Up Installs is set up custom lighting controls for your home. It’s one of the best ways to create unique lighting scenes and atmospheres for different areas of the house. Think of it as a system that allows you, the homeowner, to manage all your light…
Read MoreHomeowners who installed early home security systems often wound up thinking they would have been better off simply installing sturdy locks on their doors and calling it a day. The technology was labor-intensive to install, offered keypads that looked as complicated as an airplane cockpit, and did nothing for you if the homeowner forgot to…
Read MoreHome automation sounds amazing and incredibly convenient, but don’t think that all home automation vendors or brands out there provide ready compatibility with all the appliances and devices that you have at home. Don’t assume that setting everything up will be as easy as 1, 2, 3. Actually, only a few provide that kind of…
Read MoreHere at Hooked Up Installs we identify the appropriate entertainment products for all kinds of homeowners (and homeowners’ budgets) and help install them the correct way. This means that we talk extensively with clients about what their needs and requirements are; but of course, we also look for inspiration elsewhere: from other homeowners – and…
Read MoreDid you know… …that consumer electronics typically account for about 15 to 20 percent of the electricity you use in your home? …that more than 275 million TVs are currently in use in the United States? …that TV use in the U.S. translates to 50 billion kilowatt hours consumed annually, which is more than enough…
Read MoreA home theater system is always a smart investment that enhances the value of your property – it’s also a way to experience cinematic-quality entertainment right from the comfort of your own home. (No more Cokes that set you back 7 dollars!) However, a home theater is only as good as how it is planned…
Read MoreRight at the center of your newly built home theater system is a gorgeous plasma TV. Ah, the rewards of hard work – and the stunning picture quality that only today’s best technologies can provide. However, while plasma TVs require little maintenance compared to, say, DLP televisions and projectors, it doesn’t mean that these TVs…
Read MoreSo you’ve finally decided to invest in your very own home theater system. Make more out of it by avoiding diving head-first and applying instead best practices in home theater installation. In this light, Hooked Up Installs brings you a list of top tips for your dream home theater system. Keep in mind, though, that…
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