Industry / Tech Trends
We Now Offer Home Wellness Products
If there’s one place where we should be able to relax and take a deep breath, it’s home. However, one of the biggest health crises is finding its way indoors – none of our homes are exempt from rising levels of air and water pollution. It’s never been easier to protect your home from harmful…
Read MoreNew and Trending Technologies
Mills team members Bryan, Brendan, Jack, Chris, Ivo and Benjamin recently attended the CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design & Installation Association) Expo. The CEDIA Expo is THE annual event for home tech professionals – it allows home tech pros access to new products and innovations in home technology, as well as offering continuing eduation training courses…
Read MoreTop 3 Technology Budget Tips
When starting a remodeling or new home building project, perhaps the most ambiguous budget for many homeowners is the technology budget. Your builder, architect, and/or interior designer can quickly estimate what a new kitchen, electrical contract or landscaping will cost. When it comes to technology, the budget is a little tougher to ballpark because there…
Read MoreHot Trends in Home Technology
Mills team members Bryan, Brendan and Jack attended the CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design & Installation Association) Expo earlier this month. The CEDIA Expo is THE event for home tech professionals. With over 500 exhibitors, it allows home tech pros complete access to new products and breakthrough innovations in home technology. So, we asked them to…
Read MoreData and WiFi Network 101
What Makes a Good Data and WiFi Network? The data and WiFi networking equipment in our homes is often overlooked. Unlike the other technology equipment we can see, touch and experience, networking equipment is practically invisible. It’s hidden in a rack, or on a shelf, or in a closet, quietly working around the clock, streaming…
Read MoreSurveillance Cameras – Newer, Smarter
This article includes content from an article authored by Matt Sailor, CEO & President of IC Realtime When looking for a surveillance camera system, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the huge number of products available. And, the confusing technical jargon that comes with them. Every brand claims to offer high resolution and night…
Read MoreOutdoor Technology Playing a Growing Role
Trends show that Outdoor Technology is playing a big role in new or updated outdoor spaces. A recent study by Houzz shows that over half of homeowners spend more time outdoors after completing landscaping projects. More than 750 homeowners on Houzz shared details about their landscaping projects in an online survey. Outdoor Activities Increased Post- Project…
Read MoreOutdoor Audio Solutions – ‘Tis the Season for Outdoor Entertaining
The season of barbeques, outdoor entertaining, pool and beach parties is almost upon us. Is your yard ready for the season? What’s a party without great music? Good quality speakers are key to outdoor audio systems. First, they need to withstand the elements. And, of course, they need to sound great too. So, what type…
Read More6 Smart Home Upgrades to Install During Your Remodel
This post comes to us via the Control4 blog, from Emily Long, a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She writes about tech trends and personal finance with the occasional dive into health and wellness. A renovation is the perfect time to customize your living space and take advantage of the latest…
Read More2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Mills was an annual guest on the Siskel & Ebert Holiday Gift Guide program. Watch our very own Fred Thomas discussing home theater technology with the legendary Roger Ebert. As a throwback to those days, we offer our own holiday gift guide. Our top picks: Music Music for any budget: Sonos: A Sonos music system is a great…
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