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HBA of Wake Social Media Networking Panel


Earlier this month, Hilaire represented Design Lines, Ltd. at the Home Builders Association of Wake County, “Social Networking for Dummies” Lunch and Learn. Among the panel with Hilaire were, Jim Goodman, VP, of WRAL News Media Group, and Sean Nally, CIO, from Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston. Mark Masters the Sales and Marketing Director of Neuwave Systems in Raleigh, North Carolina.

I was one of the 30 people who attended the lunch and learn where the panel answered questions on blogging, how to maximize online presence and increase search engine optimization.

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Guest Blogger Series – Neuwave Systems: Saving Time, Money, and the Environment through Home Automation

As a guest blogger, I would like to first thank Design Lines, Ltd. for having Neuwave Systems on their blog. They have been a great company to get to know and I personally love what they have done for my home as well as other clients in the area.

The topic today is about Home Automation! What used to only be for the rich, is now available to most hardworking homeowners. The best part is that you can save time, money, and the environment by integrating your home. Home automation would be defined by Neuwave as the act of interconnecting your everyday functions into one system.(TV’s, Lighting, Temperature, Music, Movies, and Security)

Think about your day: you wake up, turn off the alarm clock, turn on the lights, maybe turn on the morning news, go to the bathroom and turn on those lights, maybe turn on music or news in the bathroom, turn down the heat, get the kids up, arm the security system, and head to work; and that’s just the morning! What if you could have your house set to your lifestyle instead of your life set to your house?

Since money is the most pressing issue of the day, let’s start by how to save money with home automation. Your number one cost to run a home is of course……energy. By integrating your lights, you are able to make sure when you leave that every light in the house is off, or when you come home that not every light has to be on. Also, lighting control allows you to set the levels of each light when it comes on and you don’t have to burn it at full strength. We have seen people save $50-$100 a month just by adding lighting control. By integrating your thermostat, you are able to adjust your temperature from your remote control or even your computer if you are away.

Time is money, and more and more people don’t have “Time”. What if you could have extra time added into your life? Most of us end up in bed reading or watching TV; what if you could press one button and have your house “go to sleep”? No more getting up to turn off that pesky hallway light, or making sure the security system is armed. How nice would it be to wake up, and have the temperature just right, the coffee brewed, the news on, the weather report ready and the kids out of bed without any effort? Neuwave Systems can give you the time, it is up to you what to do with it.

As you can see, by cutting down on energy consumption you have done your part to saving the world. Every little bit helps and, and the best part is how easy it makes your life! When we design an Automation system we typically use Control 4; a very affordable system that allows you to be as simple or intricate as you would like.

The best thing is that you can add more control as you go and you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to learn the system. From Grandparents’ to Grandkids’ anyone can control the system. If you are wondering, the entry level package is $700, and that will control TV’s and Music with on screen navigator and a universal remote with LCD read out. If I can answer any questions, give us a call!

(Photos courtesy of Neuwave Systems.)

Who Knew Design Lines Could Bowl?


Got the shoes check. A brightly colored ball check. Scorecard check. Design Lines Team check.

Last week, Stephanie, Lauren, Molly and I went to a party hosted by Neuwave Systems at Western Lanes off of Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. Recently completing the audio and visual systems for the bowling alley, Neuwave provides their customers with the best in home & commercial technology systems.


The mixes of people were diverse ranging from tech savvy reps, builders, families and friends.


As far as the scoring goes, I must say Lauren took the lead early on and never looked back.

Audio, Video & Technology- Oh MY!


On Monday Molly, Stephanie, Ashley, Brittany, Lauren and I went on over to Neuwave Systems for a lunch and learn. Immediately, as we walked into the studio we felt as if we were in our parent’s basement-we felt completely at home.

After a delicious lunch Mark, David and Andy wowed us with all the latest and greatest in home entertainment technology. The Neuwave Studio is very impressive and allows homeowners to experience their various products before they buy.

When working with our clients on producing the best entertainment center in the neighborhood, it’s a must to be knowledgeable in every tech savy way.We learned about T.V.’s, subwoffers, sound systems & control systems such as: Itouch & Control 4. Check out their cool website: here!

Thanks guys! We look forward to building a partnership!

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