Smart Home PlanningSeptember 14, 2026
Smart Home Handover Checklist Before You Move In
Before move-in, verify controls, network, owner accounts, documentation, training, and support so your smart home is ready for daily use.
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Permanent Outdoor Lighting in Houston: Holiday Feature or Year-Round System?
Decide whether permanent roofline lighting fits your Houston home by comparing everyday accent, security, holiday, and temporary options.
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Home TheaterSeptember 10, 2026
Should You Put a TV Over the Fireplace? What ETG Reviews First
Before mounting a TV above a fireplace, review heat, viewing height, wall construction, wiring, equipment access, sound, and finish details.
Smart HomeSeptember 7, 2026
Will My Smart Home Still Work If the Internet Goes Down?
Some smart-home functions can keep working during an internet outage. Here is what ETG checks so control, access, and cameras fail well.
Smart Home PlanningSeptember 1, 2026
Don’t Build or Remodel Your Home Until You Read This
Building or remodeling in Houston? Learn what to wire before drywall for WiFi, TVs, cameras, speakers, motorized shades, and future upgrades.
Smart Home PlanningAugust 28, 2026
Whole-Home Surge Protection for Smart Homes: Why a Power Strip Is Not Enough
A surge can reach smart-home equipment through more than an outlet. Richard explains how ETG reviews layered protection and backup power.
SecurityAugust 27, 2026
Security Camera Placement for a Custom Home
A practical guide to camera views, mounting locations, night conditions, wiring, storage, and the field tests that make footage useful.
PlanningAugust 26, 2026
When You Hire ETG, You're Hiring Me
Executive Technology Group is the company name, but the real value is having one experienced person design the system, tell you what is worth doing, and stay involved after the work is done.
LightingAugust 25, 2026
I Can Open the Shades Myself. Why Would I Pay for Motorized Shades?
Manual shades work in plenty of rooms. Here is when motorized shades earn their place through reach, privacy, glare control, and daily use.
NetworkingAugust 22, 2026
My Internet Provider Already Gave Me a WiFi Router. Why Would I Pay for Something Else?
Fast internet and good WiFi are not the same thing. Here is when the free provider router is enough and when better coverage matters.
Home TheaterAugust 21, 2026
I Can Buy a 75-Inch 4K TV for Around $500. Why Would I Pay More?
A $500 TV may be enough for bedrooms and game rooms. Here is when a better TV or Frame TV makes sense for the main living room.
LightingAugust 20, 2026
Planning Outdoor Lighting for a Custom Home
Plan outdoor lighting around nighttime views, planting, hardscape, wiring routes, controls, and service access before the yard is finished.