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Why Every Kid (and Parent!) Needs a Hybrid Simulator in Their Game Room

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Turn Screen Time into Active Play with Professionally Installed Simulators

Are you tired of the constant battle over screen time? Hybrid simulators are changing how families approach entertainment—turning passive gaming into a hands-on, full-body experience. Instead of sitting on the couch with a controller, kids are swinging, putting, aiming, and reacting, all while having fun. They stay engaged, build real skills, and stay active without realizing it. If you want an upgrade that keeps your kids entertained and encourages movement, a hybrid simulator is the perfect addition to your home.

Make Screen Time Work for Your Kids

Hybrid simulators blend digital gaming with real-world movement. Instead of simply watching a golf tournament on TV, your child is stepping up to the tee with a real club, taking a swing, and watching the ball fly down the fairway in a stunning virtual course. These systems even offer precision tracking, real-time feedback, and a variety of famous courses to play on, all from the comfort of your game room. 

With a variety of sports, it’s easy to match the activity to their interests. Is the World Cup on? It’s the perfect time to bring out the soccer simulator. Are the kids inspired by the Indy 500? Then it’s time for the racing simulator. 

The Hidden Educational Benefits of Hybrid Simulators 

Hybrid simulators help sharpen essential skills. Systems feature built-in game modes to improve hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, and reaction time, all without feeling like “learning” to your kids. 

Take golf, for example. Playing on a hybrid simulator, kids naturally learn about physics concepts like angles, force, and trajectory as they adjust their shots. Similarly, baseball and soccer simulators teach timing, accuracy, and the impact of different techniques on ball movement. Even racing simulators reinforce principles of acceleration, friction, and momentum in an interactive way.

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What’s Up with Lighting Design?

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Personalizing Residential Spaces with Stunning Lighting Concepts

Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly relaxed? Or stepped into someone’s home that seemed cold and uninviting, even though it had the right furniture and décor? The secret lies in the lighting.

Lighting shapes how we experience spaces by affecting how we function within them and how our moods develop. A well-designed lighting plan has the power to elevate your home into a sanctuary of comfort and style. 

At ResTech Systems, we specialize in helping homeowners enhance their properties with custom lighting solutions tailored to their needs and lifestyles. Read along below to explore how the latest lighting technology can take a room from boring to enticing with a simple button tap or voice command. Your dream home awaits—are you ready?

Is Natural Light Overrated? We Offer a New Perspective

For years, natural light has been seen as the gold standard in home illumination. But what if relying on it too much is actually limiting your home’s potential?

While large windows and open spaces create a bright, airy atmosphere, excessive sunlight can lead to harsh glare, heat gain, and UV damage to furniture and flooring. Plus, long winters mean fewer daylight hours, so natural light alone isn’t enough to create a consistently well-lit and thriving family home.

By shifting the focus to layered lighting, you can gain greater control, flexibility, and comfort in any room, no matter the season or time of day. Instead of adjusting to the sun’s position, a professional lighting design adapts to your lifestyle to create the perfect ambiance on demand. And the best part? It’s possible without relying too heavily on what’s happening outside. Cloudy days don’t have to dampen the mood in interior spaces any longer.

Creating Ambiance with Layered Lighting

Lighting should offer more than functionality, which is why layering lighting types is essential. The right combination makes your home more inviting and visually appealing. Ultimately, balancing three essential types of illumination is key:

Ambient Lighting

Consider this the foundation that provides general illumination for everyday activities. Think recessed ceiling lights or elegant chandeliers that cast a warm, even glow.

Task Lighting

Designed for specific activities, such as reading, cooking, or working, task lighting adds focus where you need it most. LED under-cabinet lights in the kitchen or a sleek desk lamp in a home office make these areas more practical and stylish.

Accent Lighting

This final layer adds depth and drama by highlighting architectural details, artwork, or decorative elements using features like LED strips or wall sconces.

Add Smart Lighting for Convenience and Elegance

Imagine adjusting the lighting with just a tap on your phone or a simple voice command. Smart lighting control and automation bring effortless fixture management, energy efficiency, and modern elegance to your daily life. Here’s how:

  • Personalized Scenes: Wake up to a soft, golden glow that mimics the sunrise or set the mood for a dinner party with dimmed warm lighting. Customizable lighting scenes adapt to your schedule and activities.
  • Energy Efficiency: Advanced systems automatically adjust based on the time of day or room occupancy to reduce waste and lower your energy bills.
  • Sleek, Modern Controls: Forget traditional switches! Intuitive touchpads, mobile apps, and voice commands offer intuitive control while blending beautifully into your home’s design.

Whether you’re adding new lighting upgrades to a single room or expanding smart control to your entire estate, a professional lighting design and installation is key!

The Conference Room Design Mistakes You Should Avoid in 2025

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Create a Collaborative Workspace for a Year of Productive Meetings!

A conference room isn’t just a meeting space—it’s where ideas spark, deals are sealed, and collaboration takes center stage. But when design missteps creep in, productivity can falter, and frustrations rise. Don’t let a poorly planned space hold your team back. By steering clear of these common mistakes in conference room design, you can create a dynamic, tech-savvy environment in Orono, MN, that fuels creativity and leaves a lasting impression. Keep reading to see the common mistakes you should avoid!

Sports Simulators Are The Future of Home Entertainment

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Enhance the Fun with Next-Generation Sports Simulation

Step into a private entertainment suite where technology and luxury unite to create an extraordinary sporting experience!

Hybrid sports simulators transform how Minnesota's active homeowners enjoy their passion for golf, hunting, and motorsports—all within an expertly designed space that doubles as a premium home theater. Learn what’s possible below.

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Is rated 4.58 out of 5 from a total of 26 reviews

Keith Enright

"I've used a few companies around town for my home AV projects and while all have been fine, ResTech has been GREAT. Good communication, timely service, friendly and knowledgeable techs.

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2024-11-20

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Theresa Gaspard

"Res Tech Systems is a Great Company. We have been very happy with the installation and service for our home A/V Systems. Great customer service. Highly recommend this company."

2023-04-21

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William M. Bellas

"Sought ResTech services after my previous integrator 'ghosted' me. Needed Vantage light and Qmotion shade software upgrade/optimizations as well as light switch engraving. Bob showed up..."

2022-11-18

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Joe & Brittny Cantele

"I cannot say enough good things about Dan, Chrissy, and the rest of the team. They are wonderful to work with, are highly knowledgeable, and super friendly. Highly recommend them for all yo..."

2022-10-05

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Ann Kasid

"The entire experience working with Restech Systems was great!!! From our first meeting with Jarrod & Chrissy to the Techs, Kevin & Dusty installing the system months later after our constru..."

2022-03-10

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John Sylvestre

"Great company to work with on your home security needs. Prompt and got the job done quickly."

2021-11-15

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Maryann McNeill

"Since we first used Restech we always appreciate their efforts to continue ongoing top notch service supporting our systems. Their scheduler is often able to give us tips to solve our proble..."

2021-07-02

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John Reynolds, Ph.D.

"We have been with ResTech for more than a decade and have recently upgraded from our aging Crestron system to Savant. Throughout our relationship with ResTech they have always been responsiv..."

2021-05-04

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Rachel Thissen

"We have used several other home audio/ video companies in the past. None compare to the superior service and support that we have gotten through Restech. Highly recommend!"

2021-05-02

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Katy Ehlen

"We inherited a complex A/V system when we bought our condo. ResTech was there for all our questions, upgrades and service needs! They were great to work with and even helped to dismantle and..."

2021-03-25

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Rick William

"I have had several companies out to my home to service our home theater and Savant system. Res Tech is the only company that could take care of the issues. Chrissy is excellent at giving qua..."

2020-12-09

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Tim Wicks

"Always incredibly responsive when I have a service need from a complex installation, even though it is more than a year old. I appreciate working with everyone I do at ResTech over almost 1..."

2020-05-10

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David Baer

"We have been working with ResTech for many years. Their team is very responsive and their work is top notch. Our installer, Kevin, has been working on our home from the beginning, so the c..."

2020-03-06

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Randy Nelson

"Our townhome was built back in the 80s. Walls and ceilings were all finished. I had Restech set us up with cat 5 and cable TV in four rooms on three floors. Everything works and looks fantas..."

2020-03-06

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Jennifer Severson

"We recently purchased a GIANT television from ResTech. We were really excited, until we began to think through the logistics of wall-mounting the television and getting all the cables and p..."

2020-02-04

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Marc Huebner

"I highly recommend the Restech team. From beginning of the project up til the end they are always very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The design team knows their A/V design and t..."

2020-01-27

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Robin Polencheck

"ResTech's team always provides us with top notch service. We've used them on a variety of projects, installation of a whole-house AV systems, our basement and home remodels as well as upgra..."

2020-01-24

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Heather Crane

"I have had several dealings with various ResTech employees. They have always been friendly, respectful and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend!"

2020-01-24

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Lori Handberg

"Res Tech was great in helping us with our media and audio system when we finished our lower level. They were able to provide us with "Smart" TV capabilities despite our outdated system. Gr..."

2020-01-24

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Stephen Schaefer

"ResTech staff have all been terrific: installation of new TV's 4.5 years ago and a few tune-ups thereafter. Friendly, thorough expertise. It has been a great relief to have these folks ava..."

2020-01-24

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Alex Gieseke

"Great company to work with, installers always show up on time and are always friendly. Equipment is installed correctly and looks great. Would highly recommend."

2020-01-24

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Jill Roffers

"Such a great experience with the Res Tech team, organized, clean, friendly & extremely competent. I highly recommend!"

2018-11-27

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