Need more input

["ABLE_1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello all,

Looking for some input on home lighting automation systems and the possible
control thru a panel such as the Elk M1Gold.

Project involves a Main House with Detached Garage/Shop(500') and
Studio(400').

Has anyone here actually done this??  If so what equipment did you use.
        RadioRa??
        X10??
        UPB??
        Insteon??
        something else??

I have a project coming up (just laid in plenty of conduit) and am starting
the preliminary investigation on equipment.

If anyone has does something as above how did it go.  Painful or not??

Is it better to marry(interface) this equipment or better to keep free
standing??

Suggestions of alternatives or thoughts pro and con.

TIA

Les