Hey Alex
I've attached remote switch/outlets to the powers strips. Works sweet. One remote can turn on/off up to five different 'areas' in your game room. No more crawling around for me!

I also know a guy like the one you've described. Good advice I'd say!

My first attempt with a remote did NOT go well. I had it attached to a hard-to-get-to beer sign. I would come home and find it ON!!! Sorry to scare you with this, Alex. So I got rid of it (some cheapo model). Then I saw a thread on here about some others with good reviews. I was nervous to go back...but I did and have never had another issue.

*I don't have them near me to tell you the brand, but it was the one from the thread (which I now cannot find). An online order.