Jan
23
Jan
23
Jan
23
Create your own light saber! LED Adhesive Strip Lights
By Banu.S_CML
RGB LED Adhesive Strip Lights
LED strip lights are FUN! Superbright LEDs.com is our primary source. They offer package deals, or à la cart purchases.
In terms of install prep, here’s our preferred method:
Set a standard 120v outlet, controlled by a switch. Add more than one outlets to the same switch if you want.
Do your best to hide the outlets as much as is possible (i.e., putting inside or on top of a cabinet upper).
Then cut, link, & adhere your light strips to their desired place, typically an indirect site (like under a cab, behind a mirror, or in a ceiling rib).
Connect wires from LED strips to a single controller that connects to a transformer.
Now plug your transformer into ...
Jan
23
Metal vs. Shingle Roofs
By Banu.S_CML
Metal roofs go on all of our projects. Check out this video to see why:
Metal vs. Shingle Roofs
A few reasons we prefer metal roofs to shingle roofs. There is really no contest, in terms of quality.
Jan
23
Media Cabinets are a must have for any major renovation or new build.
Our client’s home media devices are hidden inside this lower cabinet, leaving top two cabs for music!
Homes have so many devices and wires nowadays..ERRRR! In an effort to keep a “CLEAN” aesthetic, we’ve got to put all this STUFF somewhere…
Hallelujah, technology is abundant, we can downsize “visible” objects (i.e., cable boxes, consoles, stereo systems, etc.), by using small wireless (or wired) Infrared Remote Extender Sensors.
When complete, you will look like the cool guy/gal at the party, that thought of EVERYTHING ;-)
Jan
22
Check Our Brand New Website!
By Michael Watson
The cool people over at Mopro just created our new site. Check it out!
Jan
22
A Blog Makes All The Difference
By Michael Watson
A blog can make all the difference with your website – they add credibility to your business, provide useful and interesting information to your viewers and add phenomenal SEO value, making your business easy to find online.
Blogging takes time, but it definitely pays off in the long run. Consistently update your blog with posts that are relevant to your industry.
Jan
15
2015 International Builders Show
By Banu.S_CML
Heading out to Las Vegas next week for the 2015 International Builders Show!
Booths representing vendors and educators from around the world will be on hand to talk shop via classes and demonstrations. This “exclusive to the building industry” trendsetting annual show, last for three full days Jan.20-22.
I’m most looking forward to the building science classes, as well as seeing and touching all the newest products. Interestingly enough John Gruden, the football coach and analyst, is the keynote speaker for the opening ceremony.
Nov
12
Austin, TX has some very particular design standards when it comes to preventing inter-city Monster houses, aka McMansions.
Wikipedia’s definition of McMansion is: a type of large, new luxury house which is judged to be oversized for the parcel or incongruous and out-of-place for its neighborhood.
The local Design & Compatibility Standards are present in this link, and are specific to Austin, TX. The standards cover: square foot, height, and architectural design requirements. Surveys help prove compliance to these standards; be sure to budget for them…
Surveys necessary for the Architect/Designer, prior to design:
Lot survey
Topographic Survey
Tree Survey
The architect design shows ho...