House eight of the Elmwood project. Landscaping add the finishing touch for the front porch. The final touches to the front porch columns are done and the side entrance is close to completion.

Kevin King gives Bob the features of the newly installed security system. This model includes several wireless sensors and a "pet immune" motion detector.

Bob discusses the wireless alarm system that is being installed in the garage. Becuase the building will often be unoccupied, the alarm also acts as a monitor for fire sprinkler system. A combination of sensors, including infrared motion, cover the barn's floor.

In the well-connected home, one device can control almost everything in the house. Lighting, heating, cooling, and entertainment systems are accessed from a single wireless device.

House six of the Elmwood project. The brick walkway goes in and the railings are replicated by Forester Moulding.

The huge space that is the kitchen of the Manhattan Brownstone has received its finishing details. Basaltina stone covers the counters, island, desk area, and built-in bar. There is a large double-door utility closet that houses the washer and dryer, as well as brooms and cleaning supplies. The custom cabinetry has a classic wainscoting profile and an off-white catalyzed finish. There is floor-to-ceiling storage that will need to be accessed, perhaps with a library ladder to traverse the space. Project manager Chris Vila shows Bob the built-in bar space that is designed to look like a butler's pantry, complete with glass-front cupboards and restoration-glass inserts from Bendheim. The Sub Zero 42-bottle capacity wine fridge is compatible with the home's security system to safeguard precious wine collections and block access.

Internet Home Alliance's Tim Woods discusses home security options, including sensors, installation, and wiring.

Bob Vila meets with Alexis Willingham and Billy Carmen from MacLock and Wizard Industries, respectively. Willingham demonstrates the MacLock locking mechanism, which consists of a 28-inch long stainless steel blade that extends from the door into the doorframe to prevent kick-ins and is operated by a standard deadbolt system. Carmen shows how easy the installation is with the router plate that is included in the MacLock installation kit.

Replacing an outdoor lighting fixture with a motion activated spotlight can conserve energy and increase home security.

ATM-like touchpads are replacing traditional keypad interfaces. New systems now incorporate a dedicated, secure Internet connection into home monitoring systems. By converging security monitoring with Internet access, companies provide next-level services to homeowners.