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In North Texas, the patio doesn't go quiet when summer ends. October and November, even December, bring some of the most comfortable evenings of the year, right as football weekends and holiday gatherings fill the calendar. With the right technology, homeowners can keep using the backyard long after most people have moved their hangouts indoors. 

This guide starts on the patio and works its way inside, because the technology that keeps a backyard comfortable and entertaining in November depends on the same network and control system that will carry your holiday hosting indoors. It's written for homeowners and the design-and-build professionals who help them shape their homes.