Over the past few months, you and your family have probably spent a lot of time indoors watching movies, listening to your favorite Pandora station, or curled up on the couch reading the latest New York Times best seller. But as the chill in the air lifts and gray skies give way to bright blue, many people will be stepping out into the sunlight to enjoy their backyards. Outdoor living spaces are not only great places to enjoy while you live in your home, but they will also help attract buyers when you decide to sell. A survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that more than half of buyers would pay more for a home with an outdoor living space. We're not talking your traditional deck or patio. Think about outdoor spaces that function more like indoor rooms with comfortable furniture, fire pits, and even televisions and audio systems. What does your backyard look like? Is it time to outfit your outdoor spaces with a home audio and video system?

The holiday season is upon us and that means that party planning is in full swing. Whether you plan to host an elegant holiday gathering or keep it simple with a cocktail party, be sure not to overlook the entertainment at your get-together. With home audio and video solutions by Integrated Electronic Solutions, you’ll be able to entertain guests regardless of whether they’re in the foyer, the cigar lounge, or beside a roaring fireplace in the great room. Multi-room music and video systems allow you to send music or a single video source to any room in your Westchester, New York home. Read on to learn a few ways home audio and video can improve you next holiday gathering.