BUILDER/CABINETRY
A radical rehab introduces a state-of-the-art theater in a 1700s carriage house. It's hard to believe this amazing entertainment space dates back to late the 1700s, not to mention that it once stored horse-driven carts. But the third-generation ... [... more]
Electronic House |
Motorized Shades Save Home Theater
When sunlight from windows and a skylight threatened their theater experience, these NC homeowners turned to creative motorized shades. The motorization of window shades converts this room from a bright space to a dark home theater. Having a ... [... more]
Electronic House |
Basic Tip: Window Shading
If you have the money, motorized window treatments are a great way to conserve energy. Shades or drapes can close when it's sunny in the summer to keep a house cooler, or open to warm a space in the winter. You can operate them by pressing a ... [... more]
Electronic House |
Installers, Designers Collide in Home Theater
Great looking theaters don't always sound great, and vice versa. But this theater proves compromises are not necessarily a bad thing. How do you get a lush home theater space like this? It helps to work with an interior designer as well as a ... [... more]
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Q. How Can I Repair the Protective Coating on My TV?
The damaged coating on this display may be a manufacturer's defect, says Graig Stephens of Visually Sound. A. It may not have been your housekeeper's fault. This particular model had problems with the coating coming off from a microfiber cloth ... [... more]
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The Squeezebox Family
Logitech's Newest Squeezebox Player Features High-Performance Speakers, Integrated Amp, Simplified Setup FREMONT, Calif. - Today, Logitech (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) unveiled the Logitech® Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player, ... [... more]
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Decorating Ideas
 Cute little book: This is a cute, little book. It contains about 120 pages and is small in size, but big with photographs and ideas. The foreword says the book was written to share tricks of the decorating trade and help you create a personal style for [... more]
$14.95
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21-1/2 In. x 27-1/2 In. Fixed Deck Mounted Skylight with ...
This is a fixed, deck mounted, skylight with tempered, Low-E2, Argon Gas filled Comfort Glass. ENERGY STAR labeled, this skylight is perfect for visually expanding areas such as hallways, stairwells, and other dark spaces that can be transformed with [... more]
$123.00
The Home Depot |
21-1/2 In. x 46-3/8 In. Fixed Deck Mounted Skylight with ...
This is a fixed, deck mounted, skylight with tempered, Low-E2, Argon Gas filled Comfort Glass. ENERGY STAR labeled, this skylight is perfect for visually expanding areas such as hallways, stairwells, and other dark spaces that can be transformed with [... more]
$170.00
The Home Depot |
Hollywood Home Theater
These fans of the golden age of entertainment added a nod to their childhood and sweet home of Chicago. A home theater might seem like once in a lifetime, but this Central Illinois couple actually got another shot, and wanted to make more of a ... [... more]
Electronic House |
Manual Telescoping Control Rod For Venting Skylights, ...
This manual control is designed to operate venting skylights, shades, and blinds when installed in out-of-reach applications. The rod telescopes from 6 ft. to 10 ft. in length. Use with shades, blinds and Model VS & QVM venting skylights. Energy Star [... more]
$29.45
The Home Depot |
21-1/2 In. x 27-1/2 In. Umber grey Venting Deck Mounted ...
This is a Fixed, Deck Mounted, Skylight with Laminated, Low-E2, Argon Gas Filled Comfort Plus Glass. ENERGY STAR labeled, this skylight is perfect for visually expanding areas such as hallways, stairwells, and other dark spaces that can be transformed [... more]
$282.00
The Home Depot |
