[SmokeyTheBandit]

since we have thread about what recent mods you've done to your car, here is one about mods you have done to your home/ living space. wheather its installing a new rug, entertainment unit or door knob.

christmas came early for me, i broke down and bought my first ever home theater setup.

amp and speakers
onkyo, 5.1 750watt. i have no room for 7.1 speakers :(

http://www.onkyousa.com/images/products/Systems/HT-SR750B_front.jpg

dvd player. harmon k, apparently its the best upconverting dvd player on the market.

http://harmankardon.com/images/product_large/DVD48.jpg

[Delerious]

42" 1080p toshiba regza... got it on sale for $500 off...
http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/toshiba_regza_42hl167.jpg

and of course the 360 with halo 3 legendary edition
http://www.videogamesblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/halo-3-legendary-edition-box-big.jpg

and for the compy... samsung 19" widescreen and 21.6" widescreen...
http://www.plonter.co.il/graphics/product_images/full/941BW.jpghttp://ak.buy.com/db_assets/screen_shot_images/005/204741005_002.jpg

some oldschool logitech 5.1 speakers to boot.... all in about a 10 square foot residence room

[zumvette]

Higgins what is this company you speak of??
Woot modded a new door to our basement suite, I broke the last one, forgot my keys inside, lol, just got put in today.

[Big Daddy]

Just put in new Bedrrom windows, kitchen window, dining room window. Bathroom window that got sent out was the wrong one, so I have to wait for that, living room window's future is undecided as of yet. 4 New interior doors, new back door and new front door. New Furnace and hot water tank. 42" HD plasma for the living room with my old surround setup for now. Hooked up an FM mod (thanks spoo) to my computer, so now I can listen to whatever is on my computer in any room of the house, including the garage (free 5.1 setup from my buddy's house that caught fire).

Near future: Hook up the projector, hide wires for the surround, start building the basement.

[Delerious]

Originally posted by zumvette
Higgins what is this company you speak of??
Woot modded a new door to our basement suite, I broke the last one, forgot my keys inside, lol, just got put in today.

company? you mean compy? as in computer :P

[SizzleChest]

also be sure to post your address and time when you are least likely to be home. :p

[SpooSports]

Originally posted by Big Daddy
now. Hooked up an FM mod (thanks spoo) to my computer, so now I can listen to whatever is on my computer in any room of the house, including the garage (free 5.1 setup from my buddy's house that caught fire).

Near future: Hook up the projector, hide wires for the surround, start building the basement.

Thats sweet man, glad it came in handy

[Quicksilver]

gravel driveway and walkway, seeded and reseeded the front and back yard, built a shed this summer, wired for surround, ran coax/phone/ethernet cable to every room. going to be changing the carpet to hardwood in the next week or so, once it has aclimatized to the house, finally ditched cable and went StarChoice, got a new 72 inch HD tv to go with it, and a HD DVD player as well, next installing puck lights on the deck and in the soffits and getting rid of the carriage lighting, probably pot lights and track lights in the inside of the house and updating all the switches to dimmers.

[underscore]

filled an entire drawer in my dresser with candy :D

hooray for Nov 1st clearance!

[Quicksilver]

Originally posted by underscore
filled an entire drawer in my dresser with candy :D

So far, the best mod yet!

[acrophobia]

Yesterday's wind modded many pounds of leaves and shingles into our backyard, and de-modded some fence panelling.

[jeffh]

over the last year ive done, ceiling fan, new light fixtures in entryway bathroom and halway, new towel rack in the bathroom as well. and i recently pickep up a used toshiba 42" tv for cheap

[Delerious]

modded some new speakers for the compy/xbox today for the Bday.. all thanks to the wifey

[RRxtar]

trying to get the roomate to mod a 42" plasma to the TV stand so i can finally get a 360!

[SmokeyTheBandit]

bought a 40gb ps3.

next step is wiring the surround sound in the walls.

[foxy_DA9]

I hung a new shower curtain today, its cute!

[underscore]

Originally posted by foxy_DA9
I hung a new shower curtain today, its cute!

only Barb...


getting a new pad! Well my parents are but whatever. Yeeeeeee Dilworth.

[Therin]

got myself a computer desk for my new pc!

[Big Daddy]

Mounted my Plasma on my wall instead of the crappy stand i had it on...now to hide wires...

[jeffh]

re-did the caulk on my bathtub, so gay. it having been arental property for most of its life it doesnt look like anyone ever took the time to do it right. so i removed a shit tonne of gungy old caulk and the bleached the shit out of everythnig before i laid the new stuff down. not bad for a first timer imo

[OffroadZuki]

w00000t! My buddy and I (we're renting a 2br basement suite) just got a 32" TV for free...only fault: speakers don't work. No problem, we also got a bookshelf stereo for free...so a trip to Wally World and 5-buck RCA cables later we have a kickin' setup on the floor of the living room.

Other mad modz to the DHT House (we're both reporters for the paper Daily Herald-Tribune and, so far, I've had 4 of our reporters living there lol) include couch cushions and a bean-bag chair for the living room (as well as some old-ass furniture we scored for free we're gonna put the TV on).

My room has a bunch of DUB cars and VW models, a gigantic BC flag, an inflatable mattress for a bed (courtesy of another reporter who moved back to Newfieland) and kitchen cabinets I found for free in Jasper acting as a dresser.

Damien's room is keepin' it real with a hide-a-bed he picked up for a cool fiddy-dolla bill and a desk one of our old reporters left behind.

Can you tell that we're both ready to get the fuck outta this town ASAP? ;)
My goal is to have only as much stuff as I can fit into my Zuki :D So far so good ;)

ooh...almost forgot my pride and joy: my remote control heater!!! That baby's a god's gift in -30 weather!!!

[RRxtar]

Modded a new washer and dryer into the appartment. boya

[Lindz_Si]

Nintendo wii w/ twilight princess .. best game evarrr messed up my arms a few times doin that one.
Lots of silver/white christmas decorations from pier 1.
Bowring has awesome beer glasses by mikasa right now that are half price look really cool all etched and stuff.
I want a big screen tv.. anyone heard of good boxing day deals

[Lindz_Si]

PS: Mike is ur new washer and dryer high efficiency cause if so they kick ass

[zumvette]

Originally posted by Lindz_Si
I want a big screen tv.. anyone heard of good boxing day deals

I am thinking about buying myself a nice xmas present as well. Anyone see some big plasma's for decent. Like 55" and bigger??? 1080x1080 or 1920x1080 hmmm....... Anyone recommend any particular brands for plasma??

[fourtirefire]

If the boxing day deals are worthwhile, I'm in the market for probably a 42-46" 1080p plasma. Either an LG, Toshiba, Sony, or Samsung.

[SizzleChest]

Originally posted by fourtirefire
If the boxing day deals are worthwhile, I'm in the market for probably a 42-46" 1080p plasma. Either an LG, Toshiba, Sony, or Samsung. If you can be one of the first 10 in the door on boxing day, there are some great deals on those 10-per-store items, but other than that, boxing day sales are just well marketed, over-hyped sales that are priced the same every weekend throughout the year. bah-humbug

[underscore]

^ not true, I got some great deals on a DVD burner (+-R/RW), blank DVD's (ended up less than $0.20 a piece) and an external HDD last year from Futureshop, when I showed up around 7AM.

Visions is a total waste of time imo, last year there weren't many great deals and you could only get one thing. Plus the line was insane.

[jeffh]

new feather douvet the other day. my old one was loosing a tonne of feathers >_<
down ftmfw

[RRxtar]

Originally posted by Lindz_Si
PS: Mike is ur new washer and dryer high efficiency cause if so they kick ass
i dont know if they are high efficiency but they are 'super heavy duty' and work great! might be dreading the power bill tho

[zumvette]

Originally posted by jeffh
new feather douvet the other day. my old one was loosing a tonne of feathers >_<
down ftmfw

Umm wow :gay: , I miss my ex's down douvet. lol.

So I went into visions today saw some decent prices on some plasmas, I am thinkin about a 42" now, something for the bedroom and keep my projection beast in the living room.

[RRxtar]

Modded some Monster Cable into the home theater in preparation for the TV Im making Danny want to buy. :D

[jeffh]

Originally posted by zumvette
Umm wow :gay: , I miss my ex's down douvet. lol.



being comfortable and warm makes your gay? you didnt buy your sheets etc from zellers did you?

[RRxtar]

Originally posted by jeffh
being comfortable and warm makes your gay? you didnt buy your sheets etc from zellers did you?
280TC microfiber sheets over here :hi:

i need a new douvet so bad it hurts tho

[underscore]

I'm rocking a Coca Cola duvet haha. Flannel sheets FTW in the winter, I'm loving them.

[jeffh]

Originally posted by DA_TEG
280TC microfiber sheets over here :hi:

i need a new douvet so bad it hurts tho

Originally posted by underscore
I'm rocking a Coca Cola duvet haha. Flannel sheets FTW in the winter, I'm loving them.


i dunno what the thread count on my stuff is, but its pretty damn minty.

and underscore i hope ladies dont get to see your bed anytime soon, sounds like they will pwn your chances of laying the pipe down with that spread >_<

[underscore]

^ that's what the couch is for ;)

what're your recommendations for a good duvet then? I need something that's warm, comfy, and durable haha.

[jeffh]

Originally posted by underscore
^ that's what the couch is for ;)

what're your recommendations for a good duvet then? I need something that's warm, comfy, and durable haha.

i dunno really, im no home decorator, but i know whats comfy and i dont think many broads are into fucknig someone with a coke blanket :S not that ive gotten to test the new bed on anybody as it is >_<
depends what your room looks like i guess as far as bed spread goes. but a nice down douvet with a nice cover is a good start. i just bought a nice king douvet to stuff in my old king cover thats jsut a nice high thread count linen

[RRxtar]

this thread is going to make queers of us all



it started so manly too

[jeffh]

hey ive still got the tire stack in the corner and the stella bottles lining the kitchen (altho theres becomming more crown bottles as we speak)

[Big Daddy]

New JBL center Channel for the living room...:D

[underscore]

Originally posted by DA_TEG
this thread is going to make queers of us all



it started so manly too

I think my new douvet and subtle lighting will be heavily offset by the two seats from my old Celica that will be used as chairs :rofl: . Oh and the big screen and bar right outside my door.

[zumvette]

Originally posted by jeffh
being comfortable and warm makes your gay? you didnt buy your sheets etc from zellers did you?

I miss my ex's down douvet, was damn warm. Funny you say zeller's, thats where i got the sheets for my bed for the kenworth. I have 330tc at home tho, I am domesticated truck driver, lol. if that isnt an oxymoron i dont know what is.

I have a couple boxes of fog lights and edelbrock stuff in my room o and a confederate flag to boot.

[Big Daddy]

Moved my computer into a cupboard, hid some wires and mounted my monitor to the wall...

[WSODgirlracer]

My mods: New queen size bed with 840 individual pocket coils and memory foam pillow top, 600tc egyptian cotton sheets (with the down duvet of course ;)), suede/leather sectional couch with oversized ottoman, 36" tv (well it's better than the 27" we have), new fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer, new Ralph Lauren towel sets (x2), 10pc crystal champagne glass set, all new kitchen appliances, bakeware, cookware and glass-top, stainless steel panini press (that should be fun :)), and of course the brand new crib with faux mink 230tc bed sheet set....

wedding, baby and moving into our first house should explain it hehe.

[RRxtar]

Originally posted by WSODgirlracer
My mods: New queen size bed with 840 individual pocket coils and memory foam pillow top, 600tc egyptian cotton sheets (with the down duvet of course ;)), suede/leather sectional couch with oversized ottoman, 36" tv (well it's better than the 27" we have), new fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer, new Ralph Lauren towel sets (x2), 10pc crystal champagne glass set, all new kitchen appliances, bakeware, cookware and glass-top, stainless steel panini press (that should be fun :)), and of course the brand new crib with faux mink 230tc bed sheet set....

wedding, baby and moving into our first house should explain it hehe.
winner

/thread

[jeffh]

pwned

[zumvette]

Modded a 42" Samsung plasma to the collection. Not bad fer $644.

[RRxtar]

modded to the living room:
Sharp 42" 1080p HDTV LCD
XBOX 360
Toshiba HD-DVD player

[underscore]

we just snagged a 52" Samsung 1080p LCD, two couches, and two loveseats. oh and a mini fridge.

wth was up with some of FS's 24th and 25th only sales? what kind of b/s is that?

oh and nice siggy zumbo

[jeffh]

man i pwn.

i got new flatwear from my parents, handme downs but they are alot nicer than the old stuff

[Big Daddy]

Hell yeah! my new Dishwsher got delivered to my house today...Stainless steel face Kenmore :D

Unfortunately this also means that I will need to purchase a stainless steel fridge/microwave and various other goodies...and renovate my kitchen...

[zumvette]

Modded a 42" Samsung Plasma HD 1080i to the living room, and some nice knives from the uncle to the kitchen.

[SmokeyTheBandit]

just got my dell laptop in the mail.

its a dell latitude 15" screen or maybe 15.4"

2.2ghz intel dual core
4gb ram
120gb 7200 rpm hd
dvd cd rw burner
128mb dedicated video
wireless n network card

also bought a xtreme n wireless gigabit router.

i am downloading at 700kb+/sec on this machine

looks like i may also be upgrading the tv in the living room this weekend under warranty from futureshop

[Warp9Racing]

modded my living room with a

fortysix" sony bravia xbr4
80g ps3
wirless keyboard and mouse and hooked up my spare PC

[zumvette]

Modded a new queen quilted top bed with new head board, rails, and foot board. The mattress is like 16" thick. Also a new armoire that is like 6ft tall. Some new sheets like 500tc egyptian cotton stuff and my comfy ol' blanket momma gave me.

[Big Daddy]

Kitchen in the basement is almost finished, new sink, ceramic cooktop, walls, ceiling, tiled countertop/backsplash, used (but new to me) kitchen cupboards...Still have to do the floor and some other small things...then on to the basement bathroom and the laundry room.

[RRxtar]

added shawHD last week

[Nismo_RalliArt]

I am modding a house into my lifestyle November 14th, 4 level split, built in 2006 but never been lived in. Brand new everything with all appliances but washer and dryer (-$1700) from my money. Fireplace, master ensuite with tub and shower separated, huge tv room and massive open kitchen, living room and dining room with vaulted ceilings. Basement and back yard need more modding, which basement has rough in for bathroom and good space for a bedroom and tons of room for storage. Back needs deck, lawn and more parking (double car garage is full with both my cars and then the gf's out front and buddy's in the back). Can't wait to make it mine!

[RRxtar]

right on man. congrats

[fourtirefire]

Finally installed jeffh's dishwasher last night, after using it as an island for a few months. Nobody died, and only a small injury to report of.

[jeffh]

Finally installed jeffh's dishwasher last night, after using it as an island for a few months. Nobody died, and only a small injury to report of.

my finger hurts, it bothers me that there was a corkscrew involved in a dishwasher install :haha:

[Dirt Rider]

the good news is, it prolly leaks less then my new one lol

[fourtirefire]

the good news is, it prolly leaks less then my new one lol

no leaks at all!

[RRxtar]

just realized today, after a year and a half, that the stove range fan vent was closed. a little hammering and we got er open.

this comes 6 months after we discovered the flapper valve in the main bathroom vent was stuck shut aswell and needed to be hammered open.

im starting to wonder where the dryer vents to

[jeffh]

lol i should probably check all my vents as well, you guys arent having any luck with yours

[SpooSports]

Finally Moving into my house on wednesday! Been a long 2 months waiting to take posession.


I can finally start modding, Oh the plans:)

[RedCeli]

This is my new pad. I"ll be modding a house onto it within the next 4 months.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/redceli/04252009044.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/redceli/04252009045.jpg

[Nismo_RalliArt]

Just modded renovations to the basement, built a bedroom and bathroom, gott bamboo hardwood flooring. Also modded a pool table in my entertainment room and just added satellite TV today with a PVR, much better for watching the games and less money spent on Blu Rays with HD and PVR capabilities. And got a ridiculous surround sound system a couple months ago. Got pictures and plants to spruce up the place as well recently, gotta love Ikea. Next up is modding my back yard to fit my vehicles...

[SmokeyTheBandit]

spoo, you gotta post specs of the house

[SpooSports]

spoo, you gotta post specs of the house

Haha what'dya wanna know.

Its a 5 bedroom in South Calgary built in 05 a new area named "Copperfield"

[Saturn2nr]

Holy crap.. you live a short distance from me. haha. I live in Prestwick right behind walmart on 130th.

[fourtirefire]

nice view troy, how deep is the lot before it drops off in the back there?

[RedCeli]

Its about 23' and then drops off and goes back for a while. It will be a rancher with full basement. About 1600 ft on the main.

[RRxtar]

i love downhill side houses.

walk in level living. entertaining area downstairs with walkout level backyard.

[too_slow]

Those who are in Kelowna.. Any contractors/dry-wallers/electricians/plumbers you can recommend?
I just bought a townhouse up in Glenmore (by the IGA), and am looking for people to help with finishing the basement!
(Pics of my pad will come shortly.. I just took posession on Friday.. :D )

[fourtirefire]

Those who are in Kelowna.. Any contractors/dry-wallers/electricians/plumbers you can recommend?
I just bought a townhouse up in Glenmore (by the IGA), and am looking for people to help with finishing the basement!
(Pics of my pad will come shortly.. I just took posession on Friday.. :D )

Welcome to the neighborhood! What road are you on?

[jeffh]

holy, i think we can re-name RS OK to RS Glenmore hahaha

[too_slow]

fourtirefire: Thanks! I'm on Glen Park Drive.. I'm living in one of those yellow coloured townhouses.. :D

jeffh: you live on Glenmore too,eh? we should all do a timmy ho's meet or smth! mind you, my car's not exactly show worthy..

[jeffh]

me, fourtire, rrxtar, and azn_ignite all live out here
altho aznignite is they only one with a car even, rest of us have 4x4's haha

[RRxtar]

ckreig spends alot of time out here as his GF lives in the hood aswell

[underscore]

MudScene Glenmore?

[girlcrazy_420]

Few new things today. Entire house is getting new sub floors and carpet, landscaper is putting in grass and removing tree stumps, Shaw came this morning for TV, internet and phone than this afternoon the leather couches are getting delivered. The AC got installed three days ago and the landlord is sending shell tommarro to fix the copper oil lines for the furnace. Very busy week for us.

[girlcrazy_420]

Went for a crawl under the house and looks as if all the water from the shower and sink drains directly into our basemeny. Stupid broken water lines. That would explain all the mushrooms and fungi growing down there.

[down_hill_dog]

4x4scene - glenmore

Interest rates right now are very appealing.

[SpooSports]

4x4scene - glenmore

Interest rates right now are very appealing.



VERY VERY appealing!

[SmokeyTheBandit]

whats even more appealing is when the house is paid off! :D

then you get a nice line of credit @ prime rate :thumbsup:

[down_hill_dog]

We don't make money like you oh ballerith' one. So that won't happen for a while :p lol

See i'd love to buy a house right now with the market the way it is.. But to be honest, growing up on an acreage in a large house.. I'm going to have a hard time living anywhere else, and I know i'd still be up at my pops house tooling around on whatever anyways.. The house is paid off, Its only me and him so we split all the bills/ repairs and all is well..

[SpooSports]

LG 60PS60......best purchase ever........everything is better on a 60 inch HD

[SmokeyTheBandit]

finally broke down and bought an imac. i bought the 24" model, not the top one, but the one just below it.

2.93ghz
4gb ddr3

i also bought an ipod nano. first ipod ive bought, ever!

[Iceman-19]

Picked up a 51" Sony rear projection tv yesterday with the help of Danny. Got it from some rich family in the rose valley area for $150.

[RedCeli]

Picked up a 51" Sony rear projection tv yesterday with the help of Danny. Got it from some rich family in the rose valley area for $150.

I'll have a 54" rear projection to unload in a while when I upgrade to a flat panel. Still trying to convince myself that I don't need to spend a fortune on an LED TV.

[Iceman-19]

$100 bucks? :D

[zumvette]

I also have a rear projection to get rid of. Its a 53" sony. hmm

Modded a pile of poo on icemans deck. haha

[too_slow]

When's the next Glenmore meet? :D

[AzN_ignite]

whenever jeff is drunk enough to rip thru the fleid! we can sit on my deck and watch

[jeffh]

hey now, i wouldnt do a silly thing like that, and our mud bog is closed, altho im reasonable sure our tracks are the last ones in it

[too_slow]

whenever jeff is drunk enough to rip thru the fleid! we can sit on my deck and watch

I'll bring us zee booze...:thumbsup:

Hope you 4x4 boys won't get offended with a stock Mazda 6 (with tons of battle scars from the coq hwy) showing up .. :cry:

[jeffh]

bought a blender tonight 650watts digital lots of speeds and its black

[fourtirefire]

bought a blender tonight 650watts digital lots of speeds and its black

Now don't start making revving noises and BOV sounds after you let go of the button!

[RedCeli]

Here's the modding I've done thus far. I started my ducting yesterday, and the plumbing is going in as well. Going to have the roof done by next week and then the electricians can start.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/redceli/08152009099.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/redceli/08152009098.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/redceli/08152009102.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/redceli/08152009100.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/redceli/08152009101.jpg

[Smoke Show]

damn troy that looks awesome

[underscore]

forgot about this thread, well here's what we've got so far

"new" TV, XBox 360, new dishes, pots, pans, stereo, think thats it so far

[jeffh]

fuck Troy that place looks HUGE


i bought a new computer today, the one ive been using since 1998 finally bought the farm haha

and signed up for digital cable, cuz for $3 why not

[underscore]

Logitech X530 5.1 Surround sound for the computer/will be for the PS3 once I get it.

[RedCeli]

fuck Troy that place looks HUGE


Yeah, its a big place. 1630 square feet on each level.

[jeffh]

new blinds?
sweet

[proshoraca]

Buying a house next week, pretty excited.

[jeffh]

holy shit when did this start going down
atta boy ryan