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Oct 14

Are you ready to renovate?

When you first moved into your home, your kitchen was phenomenal. You thought those white cabinets and black counters looked great together. As for the refrigerator, it’s been with you since you finished college. Let’s just say those days of takeout and leftovers have caught up with the inside. Now you look at your kitchen and can’t help but say: “it is time to renovate.” So what is the first step? According to About.com, there are four things you should think about before you jump in.Is this a want or a need?What is more important to you? Would you rather give your kitchen a whole new look or is it time to replace that centuries old fridge? Whether you chose one or both of these projects, it’s important to know what your goals are before starting the renovation. Continue Reading »

Sep 12

Building a basic home theater

Initially, installing your own home theater can be costly. But if you go to movies every weekend, and buy two 10 tickets, you’re spending 960 in one year. That’s before you’ve considered the price of an IMAX and 3D film. By purchasing your own home theatre, you can save money in the future. Just follow our basic guide and all you’ll be missing is the popcorn.To start your basic home theater, you need a projector, a projector screen, and a great surround system. Projector screens come in several styles. Whether you choose a pull down, portable, or fixed screen, you could spend anywhere from 279.99 to 1,599.99. But sometimes you can find a great deal. For example, if you don’t mind a pull down screen, Best Buy has a 106″ Projecta screen for 199.99. However if you prefer a fixed screen, they do cost more. For example, the 100″ Projecta Da Snap is priced at 899.99. Continue Reading »