Getting Ready to Cut the Cord

Some time ago I wrote a post about an HTPC (home theater PC) that I was building. The intent was to use it as a DVR on our cable system via a Ceton TV card. After quite a bit of trouble I finally had it ready to go using Microsoft Media Center to control the … Continue reading Getting Ready to Cut the Cord

My First Media Center PC

After stumbling onto a TV tuner card called the InfiniTV 4 by Ceton, I decided to try my hand at making a Media Center PC. There was potential to save some money on my cable bill and get some additional functionality that isn't offered by Cox. First I needed a PC to put the InfiniTV card in. … Continue reading My First Media Center PC

So That’s What 5.6 Feels Like

I had just finished watching Oklahoma State get past Kansas St. and was watching the news. They were reporting on the 4.6 quake that happened earlier that morning around 2:30am. When I started feeling some shaking and a rumble sound like a semi-truck going down Delaware. The talking head said that they were feeling an … Continue reading So That’s What 5.6 Feels Like

The Saga of the Dishwasher

I know I haven't updated in a while, and yes, the kitchen is done. I'll post on that soon. But for now I have a story to tell about our new dishwasher. We bought a GE Profile Dishwasher PDWT480RSS because of a rebate offer. If we bought 5 appliances together then we got a nice … Continue reading The Saga of the Dishwasher

Week 4: Almost done!

Well, week four have gone by. The upper cabinets have started going up. They would be complete, except for a snafu on the corner unit. Apparently, the cherry sides did not make it into the order. They are on their way and should be here next Tuesday. That prevents the last upper from going up. … Continue reading Week 4: Almost done!