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Bruce Tucker

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Sofa Buying Guide

Buying a new sofa can be challenging. Whether you plan to shop for a new sofa online or head to the furniture store, it's easy to choose a sofa you think you'll love. However, it's equally easy to get that sofa into your house and decide it doesn't work with your décor! Avoid this scenario by carefully planning and figuring…
Bruce Tucker
August 26, 2020
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Space Planning

We’ve all seen shows like Disaster DIY. How often does the “disaster” occur because someone started a project with no plan? Having an idea wasn’t enough. These people learned they should have had a plan to cover every aspect of their project. If you’re planning to revolutionize a space, you need to have a plan! Planning might sound tedious and…
Bruce Tucker
August 19, 2020
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The History of Broadway Theater

The term Broadway is synonymous with theater. Playwrights aspire for their plays to become Broadway productions. Many actors who usually work in TV and film consider appearing in a Broadway show to be a career bucket list achievement. Many Broadway productions manage to transcend the theater and spawn globally popular songs or movie adaptations. Behind the glamour we all associate…
Bruce Tucker
August 4, 2020
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Soundproofing

Most of us dream about owning our own private home theater complete with state-of-the-art technology capable of recreating the full cinema experience. If you are going that extra step and building one, soundproofing is going to be a key issue. To stay on the right side of the rest of the household - not to mention the neighbors - you…
Bruce Tucker
July 7, 2020
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Spot Great Leather

We all know that leather is one of the most prized fabrics for a wide range of practical items and fashion accessories, not least furniture upholstery. We also know that marketers go to great lengths to persuade buyers that their firm’s leather is the best. This can make it challenging to sort out your grades from your grains, your nubuck…
Bruce Tucker
June 24, 2020
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Home Theater Amplifier Guide

A home theater amplifier (also known as an audio-visual receiver or simply an AVR) is a powerful piece of kit that combines amplifiers and digital signal processors to convert output from a range of source devices into high quality sound and video. In short, it is the hub of a home theater set up. Despite the popularity of compact soundbars,…
Bruce Tucker
June 11, 2020
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A Guide to Wireless Sound Systems

Since the turn of the century, home theater surround sound systems have really taken off but, until now, this has invariably meant meters of speaker wire snaking across the floor between a central AVR amplifier and up to 19 spatially distributed speakers. Naturally, when the word 'wireless' pops up in connection with surround sound systems, home movie lovers prick up…
Bruce Tucker
June 6, 2020
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Basement Remodel Ideas

Remodeling a basement can unleash huge potential, turning a bare, unloved space into many different types of room, enhancing quality of life while adding value to the home. Whether you have your sights set on a well-equipped home gym, a state-of-the-art home theater or a chic wine bar, this article has plenty of advice and inspiration for you. Before you…
Bruce Tucker
May 12, 2020
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How Much Does it Cost to Build a Home Theater Room?

It's a thought that a lot of movie lovers and sports fans will be having at the moment as they hunker down to isolate themselves for an increasing number of weeks – maybe months. For some, sharing a movie theater or sports bar with the general public may become a thing of the past altogether.
Bruce Tucker
April 10, 2020
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Man Cave

Have you been dreaming of escaping to your very own man cave? Whether you've been hooked by browsing awesome garage man cave ideas online or are just crying out for a place to call your own, this guide is for you. It will take you through everything you need to consider from choosing a location and deciding on a theme…
Bruce Tucker
February 17, 2020