Dusk sensor outside for controlling external lighting Run your lighting circuits to a central area, so later you can control each light (and outlets?) by relay control...poor mans home automation. Sure its more wire right now, but later on, its nice to have that. As someone else mentioned....two pairs of coax all routed thru a central distro point, so you can either feed from or feed to an entertainment center. Add a coax/power for a remote camera by the front door --------------------------------- Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist