Are builders marking up the cost of smart home security prewiring too much and can I do the ethernet and sensor rough-ins myself to cut costs?
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Are builders marking up the cost of smart home security prewiring too much and can I do the ethernet and sensor rough-ins myself to cut costs?
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new construction home low voltage prewire Cat6 security wiring cost per drop builder markup DIY rough in best practices Google ↗
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- New Construction Wiring in Northern Colorado · threecrownselectric.com
- Smart Home Prewire Guide: New Builds 2026 · elevatehomeguide.space