House to be built next year, looking for suggestions.

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.

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Posted 5 years ago by KizerSosey in General Home Automation

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