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Ditch your DVD cases: a “baskets!” moment for your media

This idea was a truly redefining “baskets!” moment for our household. We were running out of precious bookshelf space, so we decided to recycle all our DVD cases — take every disc, put them in disc sleeves, and store them in a lovely media basket.

Before and after: Craigslist buffet-turned-TV-console

From the Homie who brought us the re-usable paper towel roll, and the Craigslist chair makeover comes this GORGEOUS buffet table-turneed-TV console makeover. This just might have you re-thinking that old buffet — or even dresser — that you’ve been thinking about giving away…

Throw weekly TV dates: Sundays = zombies, friends, and food

Every Sunday night, six close friends all get together to watch “The Walking Dead” TV series. We’ve done it for all the past seasons as well. The basic plan is simple…

Disguising the tube: How to make an old-school TV look less ugly

In my living room I have a modern flat screen television but in my bedroom I have a little twenty-something-inch old school tube TV. I have it sitting on a vintage suitcase to raise it off the dresser to make it visible while lying in bed. That helps the aesthetic nastiness of it, but is there any other ways to make it look cooler?

Nerdalicious entertainment center

>I’m excited to present the first dude-made Monday Moment. Long time Homie Juniper Zombie shared with me what she calls her “husband’s pride and joy” — the nerdy entertainment center moment featuring retro gaming, Ghostbusters and Transformers all in one area.

The Doctor is back! Let’s celebrate with Doctor Who-themed home goods

I just purchased this Doctor Who travel mug — or this travel-mug shaped TARDIS. This reminds me, do we have any Whovians in the house? This home goods post is for YOU: The Doctor Who-themed housewares roundup. All things TARDIS blue, timey wimey, wibbly wobbly, bigger-y on the inside-y, and perfect for your Whovian habitat.

Leaf HDTV antenna = HDTV for free!

You know we’re always coming up with new and creative ways to help you set up or maximize your home entertainment system on the cheap. Think Geek just presented another free tv hack to the masses — Leaf. Check this shit out!

How to get rid of cable and watch TV online

Every once in a while on Facebook or Twitter, I see a plea for help to get rid of cable and start watching TV shows and movies online. I have been doing this for about three years and wouldn’t go back. Here’s how I make it work with a laptop and a little organization.