Audio, video, alarm, surveillance cameras, x-10 devices, telephony, and a computer network all wired from a distribution panel that is centrally located within the home is referred to as structured wiring. Today's home buyers want more than telephone and cable wiring. And because it could eventually cost more to add structured wiring after a house is built, due to having to cut and go behind the walls, prospective home buyers are looking for structured wiring packages and all of its benefits. With structured wiring in-place, you can enjoy whole-house audio because there would be audio cables distributed to the audio wall plates in every room of your choice.

Home networking with something SUPER FAST like Verizon FiOS Internet Service distributed either wireless or through category 6 cables and multiple phone lines to use in any room gives you the freedom you deserve as a home owner. Pre-wired homes usually have at least coax cables and cat5e cables existing and would help to reduce the cost of implementing distributing panels for your structured wiring project. Crawl spaces, unfinished basements, and attics provide adequate working room to drop all the wires to each room for houses unwired and closed walls with a little know-how. Home Automation Training & Educational Books & Videos are available for the DIY'ers.