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If you are anything like me, you prefer to leave all “technology purchases” to the Man of the House. Not that I can’t do it – after all, I did buy my own iPod and figure out how to use it! But generally speaking, I figure it’s just part of a man’s DNA to know WHAT to buy, WHERE to buy it, and HOW to make it work. Besides, I don’t want to hear about it if I make a mistake! Imagine my hubby’s surprise when he walked in to find a new 52” plasma TV lift cabinet for his birthday! I decided to follow the WHAT/WHERE/HOW formula myself. Try it!

WHAT – TV lift technology has been around for years. First introduced as a state-of-the art innovation to luxury hotels and casinos, it is now accessible to the average Jane. The concept is simple: When you want to watch TV, push a button and your television “pops up” from a piece of furniture (ours is housed in a beautiful mahogany armoire) and with another button push, it “disappears” when TV time is over!

WHERE – TV Lifts are available from a variety

It's Earth Day and that means that it's time to start considering what you can do to help Mother Nature. If you're looking to get a new TV lift cabinet or if you just want to switch from a TV cabinet or stand to a wall mount, then don't just focus on what's new. You can be helping the environment by taking a look at what's old and on its way out. Instead of just tossing your old TV cabinet to the curb for trash day, consider some of these easy ideas for recycling your furniture.

First and foremost, look into ways to donate your furniture. You'll get a tax write off and you'll be able to help a shelter, charity, or other organization that's in need of furniture to furnish a home, office, or other facility. Look for options in your community or coordinate with local charities to find the best way to donate your furniture.

Or, you can also consider repurposing or refinishing your TV lift cabinet as a unique table in a foyer or office space. Play around with different finishing treatments,

It's Earth Day and that means that it's time to start considering what you can do to help Mother Nature. If you're looking to get a new TV lift cabinet or if you just want to switch from a TV cabinet or stand to a wall mount, then don't just focus on what's new. You can be helping the environment by taking a look at what's old and on its way out. Instead of just tossing your old TV cabinet to the curb for trash day, consider some of these easy ideas for recycling your furniture.

First and foremost, look into ways to donate your furniture. You'll get a tax write off and you'll be able to help a shelter, charity, or other organization that's in need of furniture to furnish a home, office, or other facility. Look for options in your community or coordinate with local charities to find the best way to donate your furniture.

Or, you can also consider repurposing or refinishing your TV lift cabinet as a unique table in a foyer or office space. Play around with different finishing treatments,

It's Earth Day and that means that it's time to start considering what you can do to help Mother Nature. If you're looking to get a new TV lift cabinet or if you just want to switch from a TV cabinet or stand to a wall mount, then don't just focus on what's new. You can be helping the environment by taking a look at what's old and on its way out. Instead of just tossing your old TV cabinet to the curb for trash day, consider some of these easy ideas for recycling your furniture.

First and foremost, look into ways to donate your furniture. You'll get a tax write off and you'll be able to help a shelter, charity, or other organization that's in need of furniture to furnish a home, office, or other facility. Look for options in your community or coordinate with local charities to find the best way to donate your furniture.

Or, you can also consider repurposing or refinishing your TV lift cabinet as a unique table in a foyer or office space. Play around with different finishing treatments,

A plasma TV can be a great addition to any home, but like any other piece of electronics, it needs special care. Here are some tips from ImportAdvantage.com on how to care for you plasma TV.

First off, let it breathe. Plasma screens generate a lot of extra heat, which means that if there’s not enough ventilation and cooling around the TV, it’ll burn out electrical components sooner rather than later. Make sure that your TV has plenty of open space around it and check in the manufacturer guide for tips on venting.

Second, keep it dry. Exposure to excessive humidity, spills, and other moisture can destroy electrical parts in your plasma TV and can cause damaging corrosion. Keep it a room that doesn’t change temperature rapidly.

Finally, make sure your TV has a solid foundation – or piece of furniture – to rest on. ImportAdvantage.com carries a great selection of TV cabinets and plasma TV stands that are perfect for keeping your TV steady and safe from falling.

You watch your TV almost every day. You spend hours in front of it each week. When was the last time you actually looked behind it to see the condition of its wires? Chances are, if you’re like most people, you’ve probably put it off – until now.

Checking the power cord for your TV or any of the other wires and cables that run between it and your home entertainment equipment can ensure that you’re on top of any frays or problems that could compromise performance, not to mention, cause a fire. Frayed wires or cables that are in poor condition need to be replaced to keep your home safe and your home theater setup running at its best.

So take some time today to check your wires. Look to see their condition. Find out if they need to be replaced and do it before it causes a major problem in your living room.

A plasma TV can be a great addition to any home, but like any other piece of electronics, it needs special care. Here are some tips from ImportAdvantage.com on how to care for you plasma TV.

First off, let it breathe. Plasma screens generate a lot of extra heat, which means that if there’s not enough ventilation and cooling around the TV, it’ll burn out electrical components sooner rather than later. Make sure that your TV has plenty of open space around it and check in the manufacturer guide for tips on venting.

Second, keep it dry. Exposure to excessive humidity, spills, and other moisture can destroy electrical parts in your plasma TV and can cause damaging corrosion. Keep it a room that doesn’t change temperature rapidly.

Finally, make sure your TV has a solid foundation – or piece of furniture – to rest on. ImportAdvantage.com carries a great selection of TV cabinets and plasma TV stands that are perfect for keeping your TV steady and safe from falling.

A plasma TV can be a great addition to any home, but like any other piece of electronics, it needs special care. Here are some tips from ImportAdvantage.com on how to care for you plasma TV.

First off, let it breathe. Plasma screens generate a lot of extra heat, which means that if there’s not enough ventilation and cooling around the TV, it’ll burn out electrical components sooner rather than later. Make sure that your TV has plenty of open space around it and check in the manufacturer guide for tips on venting.

Second, keep it dry. Exposure to excessive humidity, spills, and other moisture can destroy electrical parts in your plasma TV and can cause damaging corrosion. Keep it a room that doesn’t change temperature rapidly.

Finally, make sure your TV has a solid foundation – or piece of furniture – to rest on. ImportAdvantage.com carries a great selection of TV cabinets and plasma TV stands that are perfect for keeping your TV steady and safe from falling.

You watch your TV almost every day. You spend hours in front of it each week. When was the last time you actually looked behind it to see the condition of its wires? Chances are, if you’re like most people, you’ve probably put it off – until now.

Checking the power cord for your TV or any of the other wires and cables that run between it and your home entertainment equipment can ensure that you’re on top of any frays or problems that could compromise performance, not to mention, cause a fire. Frayed wires or cables that are in poor condition need to be replaced to keep your home safe and your home theater setup running at its best.

So take some time today to check your wires. Look to see their condition. Find out if they need to be replaced and do it before it causes a major problem in your living room.

You watch your TV almost every day. You spend hours in front of it each week. When was the last time you actually looked behind it to see the condition of its wires? Chances are, if you’re like most people, you’ve probably put it off – until now.

Checking the power cord for your TV or any of the other wires and cables that run between it and your home entertainment equipment can ensure that you’re on top of any frays or problems that could compromise performance, not to mention, cause a fire. Frayed wires or cables that are in poor condition need to be replaced to keep your home safe and your home theater setup running at its best.

So take some time today to check your wires. Look to see their condition. Find out if they need to be replaced and do it before it causes a major problem in your living room.