4 Tips to Beat the A/V Trunkslammers
Custom installation has the worst satisfaction rate of any industry that services the home, probably because the industry is infested with trunkslammers, writes integrator Eric Thies. What are you going to do about it?
Jun 13, 2018
That HUGE Story on Secretive ‘Amazon Home Security Services’
CE Pro's Julie Jacobson conjures up "the big story" on new Amazon Smart Security Services, including an army of licensed alarm installers, Amazon's own central monitoring station, Ring and Zonoff-inspired smart-home services, Amazon Key and more. (Sp
Apr 27, 2018
How a ‘Custom’ Integrator Hangs a TV
Client wanted to replace an old rear-projection TV with a 65-inch OLED. Here’s how a home-technology professional does it. Take THAT, hang-and-bangers!
Mar 23, 2018
Just a Man and His Tools: Look Inside a Technician’s ‘Perfect’ Toolbag
29-year veteran installation technician Jimmie Guarino of AVS in NYC carries 75 tools worth $20K in his 50-pound toolbag. How does yours compare?
Mar 15, 2018
Installer Tip: How to Square Up an A/V Rack to Perfection [video]
Michael Restrepo's short video explaining how to square up the face of an equipment rack demonstrates the great pride he takes in his integration work.
Mar 08, 2018
Millennium Systems Designs Streamlines Whole-Home AV and Control Project with D-Tools Software
When a high-profile athlete needs a whole-home distributed AV and control system, MSD scores a touchdown.