Even a few years ago, we would not have had a cable hook-up in a home office; today we have cable modems. Most homes are not sufficiently prepared for today, let alone what's to come. With all of our choices and our desire to be "connected", we have to change the way we wire our homes.

The concept of home networking or a structured cabling solution is to ensure that when building a new home or undertaking a major renovation, we design for living today with the flexibililty for additions or changes as our needs change.

Technically a structured cabling system would include dual category 5 enhanced computer cables and dual quad-shield coaxial cables, "home run" from a utility connection center to most rooms in the home. This infrastructure provides the capability for accessing communication and entertainment services today with flexibility for the future. It has become the basis for what is being referred to as a "Smart House".

Owning a "Smart Home" is all about convenience and making technology work for you. Today people are busier than ever before so having conveniences built into your home makes life easier. Why worry about the mundane details of everyday life when your home can take care of them for you? Relax and concentrate on the important things in life.

Any new home built by Bouma Builders can be pre-wired for these "Smart Home" features. Considering the rapid pace of technology in our lives, a "Smart Home" package is an excellent investment that will pay dividends measured in energy savings, comfort and convenience for the homeowner!