At Sterling Home Technologies we focus on "Practical Home Control".  We take a functional, simplistic approach to home automation ­ no science projects. Think of it this way, for years your car (or truck) has taken advantage of the practical control philosophy. You wouldn't dream of manually turning the dome light on when you open your car door. Many cars now turn their headlights on or off automatically ­ this is practical lighting control. It is not at all unusual for homeowners to enter a dark home, turning on or off lights the same way people did in 1930s. Isn't it odd that your car can anticipate your needs and your home can't? To take the analogy one step further - Many cars allow the temperature to be adjusted at one temperature level for the driver, another temperature level for the passenger and yet another for the rear passengers ­ this is practical climate control. Again, it's not unusual that homes have only one or two climate zones, often driven by a thermostat in the hallway. All that guarantees is that the desired temperature is reached in a hallway. Sterling Home Technologies can put you in the driver's seat of your home with a custom Practical Home Control system. Like your car, your home can operate around you, controlling the mood of your home through integrated lighting, climate, music, video, window treatments, telephones, security, pool/spa  - adjusting these functions is either automatic or at your fingertips. Use Practical Home Control and "technology" to enhance your life, not complicate it, spend less time pushing buttons and more time enjoying life.