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The new light works!

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We finally got around to putting the new DLP light in our TV the other night and I’m please to let you know that that horrible chain saw buzzing noise is gone!

The new light does make some sound but it’s not grating or so loud that you have to keep turning the TV up louder and louder to drown out the sound of the fans jarring motor.

I’m so happy it’s fixed!

Since the old light was still working, although noisily, we’ve decided to keep it. Remember I said in my last post about our TV that when the first light went out it went out without any notice … well if it happens again (in two years or more please) with this new light at least we’ll have a back up until we can replace the burned out light.

What really kills me about these DLP’s other than having to replace a part every two years or so is that you can only get them at a few places. I really think that the stores that sell DLP TV’s should keep some replacement lights in stock. The first time we needed to replace the light for the TV we had to wait a week and this time I ordered the light on a Friday- I was told it was their last one in stock – and since the place of business is way over on the other side of the city (an hours drive) we didn’t pick it up until Tuesday.





We have to replace the DLP TV light again!

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I know I’ve mentioned before that we have a large DLP television set. Well, approximately every two years or so you need to replace the light bulb in the TV.

Last summer our first light went out with little warning at all. Just poof and no more TV picture.

Now it seems that the light we currently have in the TV is failing. Yes it’s only be a bit more than a year since we bought the last one, but this light’s fan makes the worst humming and buzzing sound! We still have a picture and it looks good but the noise from the lights fan is just awful.

Lately it’s been sounding like we have a workshop in our living room when we first turn on the TV. It’s sort of a ringing, buzzing saw kind of sound. Then once the TV warms up the sound is quieter but still irritating.

I blame myself for the TV’s light beginning to fail so early. I stay up late at night because of my Crohn’s pain and I keep the TV on for company. So the poor TV is on for 12+ hours each day.

Considering that the light is so important to the TV they should be made to be kept on for extended periods of time but I guess they aren’t.

So Chris went to a special electronics supplier earlier today to pick up a new bulb for our TV. We’re waiting for the light to reach normal indoor temps before we put it in the TV … it was a long cool car ride.

At least the light was a little cheaper this time … only about $250. Last year it cost us closer to $400!

When we get a new TV we will not be getting another DLP. It has a great picture but there’s just too many problems. A TV should work well for at least 10 years without having to replace parts. Geesh!

All I want for Christmas Contest

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Overstock.com launched a huge promotion today. It’s the All I want for Christmas Giveaway. If you’re a resident of the continental United States you can enter to win.

The promotional period for this contest is from December 3rd until December 7th and you can enter once each day. So enter now. Enter daily!

So what can you win? Well, when you fill out the contest entry form you’ll be asked to pick an item from Overstock.com that is priced at $1000 or less. If you are the Grand Prize winner you’ll receive the item that you picked out.

When you enter the contest you’ll get an invitation link that will enable you to invite up to five friends.

One cool thing about this contest is that Overstock.com will also be giving out daily prizes. If you are chosen as a daily prize winner both you and one of the friends that you invited to join the contest will be awarded a one thousand dollar Overstock.com gift card to be used towards the purchase of each of your selected items or any other item at Overstock. You need to send out those five invites in order to qualify for the daily prize draw.

At the end of the contest one grand prize will be awarded. The Grand prize is one $5000 Overstock gift card. This fantastic gift card can be used for the purchase of all five of the contestants selected items or any other items of their choosing at Overstock.

I’m from Canada so I can’t enter the contest.

I really wish I could enter as I’d probably pick one of the LCD or Plasma television sets as my desired prize. I know we’ll want a TV for the basement when we get around to renovating the basement so it’d be great to win one!

Perhaps I’d also pick out some things for our new dog. Puppy has already cost us a lot of money what with the training crate, accessories and all the toys we’ve purchased in the last week. I’m sure we’ll need more stuff for her as she gets older and bigger.

As for the five people I’d invite if I could enter this fantastic contest? Hmmm that’s a tough one. I’d definitely invite my sister. I’d probably also invite my husbands younger sister. My niece just bought a new home last year and she’s expecting a baby in February so I think she could use some items for her home or for the baby their expecting so I’d invite her as well. Then to finish off my invites I’d probably invite two good friends of mine – Connie and Colleen – who I work with at the hospital.

Who are you going to invite when you enter the All I want for Christmas Giveaway?

If you’re looking for new blinds for your home visit Terrys Fabrics

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I always find that it’s during the cool months of Autumn, Winter and early Spring that I concentrate on my house I sometimes start small renovation projects or I’ll move the furniture around to give a room a new look and often, I’ll buy some new accessories for a room.

I believe it was last year that I got new curtains for my kitchen. I’m not sure what I’ll change this winter but I’m sure I’ll find something that needs replacing. I know I need new blinds for the basement windows, perhaps that will be one of my projects this year.

If you have been thinking of getting new blinds for your home you might be interested in visiting Terrys Fabrics. They have a lovely selection of blinds in both traditional and modern styles. As I was implying above, even a simple change such as new blinds can change the look of a room. Considering that Terrys Fabrics has such a wide selection of blinds I’m sure you’ll be able to find ones that will complement the furnishings within the room you place them in.

Terrys Fabrics carries Roller blinds, Roman Blinds, Roman Blind Kits, Venetian Blinds, Wooden blinds and vertical blinds. Their Roman and Roller blinds come in a variety of colors, plain and patterned fabrics as well as bamboo and Jute. Their Venetian blinds come in metal, a variety of woods and even leather!

All of the blinds at Terrys Fabrics are offered at discount prices, but don’t let the low prices make you think they are low quality. Each blind carried by the company must meet their exacting standards.

Visit Terrys Fabrics to see their wide selection of blinds. Most of their blinds are in stock and are able to be shipped out quickly, so take a look and perhaps you’ll have some new blinds for your home soon.

Save money at Savebuckets

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If you’re going to be doing some shopping in the near future, perhaps for holiday gifts, you might want to visit Savebuckets where you can comparison shop to find the item you want at the best price.

The Savebuckets website was designed to help save you time and money. They have thousands of products listed from a large range of shops so you can find virtually anything for which you might be shopping.

To use the site you can simply type in the name of the product that you are looking for by name or brand or simply click on one of the categories and drill down through the sub categories until you find the type of item you want.

For example, if you wanted to get a digital camera you would just type in digital camera and you’d be taken to a page with several different styles and brands of digital cameras all listed at the best price possible.

The site also has a feature called “My Price” that will help you stick to your budget when buying a product. All you need to do is enter your email address and the maximum amount that you will pay for the item you are looking for and the Savebuckets system will keep an eye on their shop listings and whenever the product is listed at one of the shops in your price range you’ll get an email.

Visit Savebuckets today and start saving money!

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