Re: House to be built next year, looking for suggestions.

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"KizerSosey" <vedivan6@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'm having a house built next year. I don't want to pay the builders'
> vendor to install the wiring that I want for some of things I would
> like to add. I want to have him instal a couple of PCV tubes to allow
> me to create and change as my budget/needs change over the years. So I
> thought if I had them install 4 PCV tubes that lead from the basement
> (unfinished) to the attic, I would be able to do a majority of the work
> myself. I would also have to have him instal any wires and components
> in the ceiling for the middle floor. I wanted to know if anyone has had
> similar experience, and what were their ideas/experiences.
>
> I would like to build a server that would store all my music, and also
> be DVR capable. Could I create a wireless network, controlled by maybe
> a pocket PC which would allow me to direct the music, or video to
> whichever room I'm in at the time?
>
> Obviously I'm in the very early stages, as my house will not be
> completed until April 2006. So I'm looking for suggestions.

Better check your contract REAL close.  A friend just signed with a home
builder and he will be in breach of contract if he installs anything
himself.