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05/20/2026

03/14/2026

Outdoor TVs aren’t all the same.

One of the biggest mistakes we see is installing the wrong TV for the environment.

Outdoor TVs are designed for three different lighting conditions:

☀️ Full Sun
🌤 Partial Sun
🌑 Full Shade

Choosing the wrong one can lead to washed-out screens, overheating, and even voided warranties.

We put together a quick guide explaining the difference so homeowners can make the right choice before buying.

Are you planning an outdoor TV for your patio or pool area?

https://longwirekc.com/how-to-choose-the-right-outdoor-tv-full-sun-vs-partial-sun-vs-full-shade/

Outdoor TVs are not all the same. One of the most common mistakes homeowners make is installing the wrong type of outdoor TV for their space.

03/12/2026

Imagine building a beautiful custom home…

Drywall is finished.
Everything is painted.
And then the plumber and electrician show up to run pipes and conduit on the walls.

That would never happen.

Yet that’s often how home technology gets treated. Most homeowners only start thinking about Wi-Fi, TVs, lighting control, and automation after the house is finished.

By then, many of the best opportunities to plan it properly are already gone.

We wrote a quick blog explaining when home technology should actually be planned when building a house.

Read it here:

https://longwirekc.com/when-should-you-plan-home-technology-when-building-a-house/

Most people building a custom home don’t think about home technology until after the house is finished.

03/04/2026

1% better every day.
We screwed up. Crooked, ugly wiring, fingerprints, marks on the wall.
I wouldn’t say I’m “hard on my team”. They know our expectations are higher than most of our client’s expectations. These photos are from a site I visited last week and we talked about our standard: Does it look like a professional installed it? This is part of our training and the goal is that this never happens again.

03/04/2026

When your business gets bought out of its lease and you are temporarily homeless for a few weeks, Monday morning meetings hit a little different.

01/25/2026

2025: A year of innovation, collaboration, and beautiful homes.
From early design meetings to final walk-throughs, we partnered with amazing builders, designers, and homeowners across the Kansas City metro — creating high-end custom experiences that elevate how people live.
To all the GCs, architects, designers, and future homeowners — thank you for trusting us to bring your visions to life.
Here’s to even bigger builds and smarter technology in 2026.
Let’s build something unforgettable. 🛠️✨

10/15/2025

Every wire has a purpose—but on a job site, it is not always obvious where each one goes.
This is where experience and process matter.

We use a tone generator (we call it a “toner”) to trace wires through walls and ceilings so nothing is left to chance. No guessing. No shortcuts. Professional systems start with professional wiring.

Most people only see the finished TV wall or smart home app. What they do not see is the technical foundation that makes it all work—clean, reliable, and serviceable for years.

At Longwire, we are pulling back the curtain to educate builders, designers, and homeowners on what actually goes into professional home technology. Because when you understand the process, you make better decisions.

Got questions? Drop them below—we will answer them here. 🎯

09/17/2025

💭 “Why won’t any pros install the tech I already bought myself?”
It’s a question we hear all the time — and the answer is more than just, “because we don’t want to.”

In our latest blog, we take a transparent and honest look at why many professional firms avoid homeowner-supplied gear, how we decide what products to recommend, and what it really means when you hire a pro for your home technology system.

👉 Read the full post here:

A transparent and honest guide to understanding why pros avoid homeowner-supplied equipment.

09/10/2025

How many lights do you actually need in each room of your new home? 💡
(It’s not just about counting cans in the ceiling!)

We break down how a thoughtful lighting design plan can transform kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, and even outdoor spaces. If you’re building or remodeling, this is a must-read.

It’s a smart question. You want a lighting plan that feels bright when you need it, cozy when you don’t, and beautiful at all times. But the answer isn’t as

05/09/2025

Can’t see the speaker? That’s because it’s invisible!