tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post8629852693762396559..comments2024-03-27T02:32:22.005-05:00Comments on My Life in Transition: CompromiseJulia Gooliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784248013181090775noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-63600491109966380632009-08-29T22:07:40.247-05:002009-08-29T22:07:40.247-05:00Ever since my husband saw our friend's large f...Ever since my husband saw our friend's large flat screen tv a couple years ago he mentions that it'd be nice to have one almost every time we go into a store that carries electronics!<br /><br />I love your home decor. Where did you get your coffee and end table?Tory and Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080480873740555526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-62245984895292838862009-08-29T22:04:58.589-05:002009-08-29T22:04:58.589-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tory and Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080480873740555526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-40677354300406013312009-08-07T16:16:13.448-05:002009-08-07T16:16:13.448-05:00We just bought a large flat screen and had this sa...We just bought a large flat screen and had this same debate. We decided not to mount it on the wall, but bought a piece of furniture to mount it to, so it has the appearance of a wall mount. We LOVE it!MyRunningJourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382948960027172334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-44135352631609985112009-08-03T14:39:23.330-05:002009-08-03T14:39:23.330-05:00I LOVE that you have real housewives of NJ on your...I LOVE that you have real housewives of NJ on your tv as you show us your new tv. Ours is on a stand, and we had one in the bedroom on the wall before we moved, but now that is on a stand too. But I had my husband do all the work when he hung the bedroom tv the first time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-64684539891783721632009-07-31T23:24:46.879-05:002009-07-31T23:24:46.879-05:00Ours in on the wall. I helped John hang it and th...Ours in on the wall. I helped John hang it and thought I would have a coronary the thing was so heavy. I kept saying to him, "Are you sure the brackets can support this weight?!" Anyway, Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-91052282924404244032009-07-31T21:33:37.160-05:002009-07-31T21:33:37.160-05:00We bought a flat screen about a year ago, and my h...We bought a flat screen about a year ago, and my husband mounted it on the wall by himself. (I'm like you, and wanted nothing to do with the process! I was nervous). I think it looks much nicer on the wall than it did on the TV stand. It does give us so much room below it! And it didn't mess up our walls at all. So I say, go for it! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539589195254206189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-37294256978989071032009-07-31T18:35:19.249-05:002009-07-31T18:35:19.249-05:00Yes, we have one and got it last year because the ...Yes, we have one and got it last year because the hubs really begged for it. We don't have it on the wall, though, because it needs to be in the corner for us. I also have one in the bedroom, but I won that one at work! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-72455674108069887182009-07-31T14:12:56.791-05:002009-07-31T14:12:56.791-05:00We have only hung a a small flat screen on the wal...We have only hung a a small flat screen on the wall and it was pretty painless. We bought the mount at Wal-Mart which was so much cheaper than Best Buy. Since it was in the exercise room and we just hid he wires with that plastic stuff. It does not look awesome but hey we are the only ones who see that room. We have a larger flat screen in the family room and we stuck with the entertainment center because like you I was terrified of messing up the wall.<br /><br />Love the new T.V.!Jenny @ Anything Prettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528633664662161787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-8092364976278110002009-07-31T12:14:40.681-05:002009-07-31T12:14:40.681-05:00We currently have one of the big gray monsters sit...We currently have one of the big gray monsters sitting in the corner of our more formal living room. Husband doesn't care, it's big, it works, he'll watch it. It's me who is demanding a flat screen...just so we can put it in another room and I can get rid of the beast in the corner. It's such an eyesore.<br /><br />And hi! love your blog!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474285938941511637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-60553199028467935272009-07-31T12:06:12.189-05:002009-07-31T12:06:12.189-05:00Hi Julia!
I am so proud of you for getting the ne...Hi Julia!<br /><br />I am so proud of you for getting the new Tv! :)<br /><br />Ok.. We have 2 Flat screens mounted..<br />ADVICE. Don't do it yourself. Get a nice company who will mount it for you.. AND HIDE the wires. The wires MUST be hidded :)<br /><br />Its expensive.. but way worth it.<br /><br />xoxo Goodluck getting mounted. hahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-74604109345043968822009-07-31T11:35:42.988-05:002009-07-31T11:35:42.988-05:00Plug the cable from the wall right into your TV an...Plug the cable from the wall right into your TV and do a scan - if the TV has a QAM tuner (and it probably does), you should at least get all of the local high def channels even without a box. The numbers are weird though - channel 4.1 is NBC.ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278047586708269355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-79717395892474171942009-07-31T10:56:03.215-05:002009-07-31T10:56:03.215-05:00I used to think I could care less about a flat scr...I used to think I could care less about a flat screen until my roomie got one. Now I feel like I am living in the dark ages when I watch an old-school TV! <br /><br />Personally, I don't like the look of wall-mounted flatscreens. Plus it is just easier to leave it on the stand!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422259554081020914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-83121120799374536712009-07-31T10:50:09.813-05:002009-07-31T10:50:09.813-05:00We have a wall mounted flatscreen in our basement ...We have a wall mounted flatscreen in our basement and a stand mounted flatscreen in our living room (and a giant tube TV in our dining room, which is another story altogether).<br /><br />Wall mounting is great, but it doesn't save you any furniture- your cable box and receiver and DVD player and whatever else still need to sit somewhere close to the TV to be plugged in. IN our basement, we got the TV before the drywall was up, so we just had them run a conduit down the wall from the TV to the different componenets, so that all the cords are hidden in the wall...if this is not an option, be prepared to either mount shelving directly below your TV for the components, or stare at cords for the rest of your days.<br /><br />The stand mounted TV was much easier, and it actually looks better, since the cords are all hidden in the back of the wall unit the TV sits on.<br /><br />I think there are some photos on my blog of the basement TV if you're at all interested.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633602603535507730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-44437751353029498882009-07-31T09:38:20.020-05:002009-07-31T09:38:20.020-05:00Looks great! And, you definitely deserve some sor...Looks great! And, you definitely deserve some sort of reward for frugalness my dear. Love it :).Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374394837838436123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-57665202341339256432009-07-31T09:10:42.244-05:002009-07-31T09:10:42.244-05:00I love your living room!
We have a flat screen (a...I love your living room!<br /><br />We have a flat screen (and have for several years), but we do not hang it on the wall. I'm just not a huge fan of the look, unless it's over a fireplace. I love my entertainment center (and your setup, too!), and our TV fits perfectly. <br /><br />Plus, if you hang it on the wall, you still have to do SOMEthing with the DVD player, cable box, etc. So a lot of people still end up having some sort of entertainment center or electronics area. <br /><br />Oh, and you have to think about height. A lot of people hang the TV high up on the wall, but think about where your eyes are when you're sitting on the couch. It's not very comfortable to stare UP at a TV for long periods of time.Jennellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17048007807899721658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-41105030822527562372009-07-31T08:59:54.000-05:002009-07-31T08:59:54.000-05:00Our walls are, in fact, plaster. Old, petrified wo...Our walls are, in fact, plaster. Old, petrified wood type plaster in fact...from the 1920s. Hmmmm, I wonder if that will be even harder then. Sometimes hanging a picture frame makes my hand cramp up. <br /><br />I should mention that we did have DVR when we lived in our apartment for 8 months. I know first hand what a freaking gem/addictive item it can be and yes, I missed it greatly at first. I'm certain we'd be watching way more TV if we had it again.<br /><br />We do have Time Warner...I didn't know we could get free HD. My father-in-law seemed to think that option was way more pricey but I think it does include the DVR. I'll do some research.<br /><br />Karen~my tight wad self emerged after our wedding when we combined bank accounts and started saving for a house. It is quite ridiculous sometimes, since I panic over any major purchase. Nate definitely balances me out on this one!<br /><br />Amber/Lauren Jade~thanks! The couches are quite comfy but they've lived hard lives surviving Henry's puppy days and multiple barfing episodes:) We like to think our place is quite homey so that's good to hear!<br /><br />I'm thinking Nate and his Dad can manage the hanging ficasco. If they can gut the kitchen and do plumbing, dry wall, and electricity I'm hoping they can do this right, too. Will keep you up to date!Julia Gooliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784248013181090775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-23456592841136517102009-07-31T08:39:12.638-05:002009-07-31T08:39:12.638-05:00We (as in our friend) hung our TV on teh wall for ...We (as in our friend) hung our TV on teh wall for us (because blake is as handy as a box of rock, yes i said that, lol) and it gave us a lot more space but also made the room complete! i looooves it!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098605071085602061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-22641774470647885602009-07-31T08:29:47.006-05:002009-07-31T08:29:47.006-05:00Ours is not mounted. I don't really ever want ...Ours is not mounted. I don't really ever want to mount it either. Plus when your husband is like mine and owns every freaking gaming system on the planet you will always need some type of TV stand. Ever if you mount it you'll still have to find somewhere to store your cable box, surround sound box and hide the wires. We also have the wireless router by ours (we've got uverse) and a computer hooked up to it. We have to have an entertainment center for all that junk! I don't know what cable company you have but there are a few (Time Warner) that offer free HD. Once you get it though you'll be addicted. I can't stand to watch non HD shows (mainly sports or the discover channel). Get a DVR and you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Your life will never be the same if you get HD and a DVR.Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257164536346000541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-28549902765719992502009-07-31T08:25:40.992-05:002009-07-31T08:25:40.992-05:00Hah! Tony was the same way! We had a 37" whic...Hah! Tony was the same way! We had a 37" which I thought was perfect for our space . . . but when it started to die and we utilized our extended warranty Tony didn't want to exchange it. He wanted to REPLACE it with a 42". Totally unnecessary, but makes him happy.<br /><br />We don't have the space to mount it on the wall, so nope.leah @maritalblesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034498538466498351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-2556508455782172192009-07-31T07:57:33.895-05:002009-07-31T07:57:33.895-05:00Oooh, pretty TV! And I'm very impressed with y...Oooh, pretty TV! And I'm very impressed with your plan to earn extra money first before making the purchase. Very responsible! <br /><br />Alas, I have no advice on mounting, as we do not have a flat screen, nor will we have one in the near future. Our TV is a monstrosity, but hey, it works.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552565623002937197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-47695946906167452342009-07-31T07:45:39.462-05:002009-07-31T07:45:39.462-05:00Our TV in our bedroom hangs on the wall. I think T...Our TV in our bedroom hangs on the wall. I think Tom got it hung up in about 15-20 minutes, it was real quick.karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04817590134705086185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-2340257728675163272009-07-31T07:41:04.791-05:002009-07-31T07:41:04.791-05:00Great compromise! We don't have a flat screen...Great compromise! We don't have a flat screen, but my brother actually does home theater installs for a living. It's not easy if you don't know what you are doing, but if you are handy (Nate and his dad are, right?) and take your time, it shouldn't be a problem. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-71568327635233817722009-07-31T07:08:12.080-05:002009-07-31T07:08:12.080-05:00We don't have a flat screen. It's not a p...We don't have a flat screen. It's not a priority but it's #2 on our list, neither of which will happen for at least a year. <br /><br />I'm curious about your "inner tight wadness"... is this a characteristic you have always had or something you've developed as you've gotten older? I'm hoping it's something I can develop:)*Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553572813144586007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-46280190081994598382009-07-31T06:54:31.918-05:002009-07-31T06:54:31.918-05:00We have one, but I didn't want to hang it...so...We have one, but I didn't want to hang it...something about hanging a TV...I don't know. <br /><br />anyway, I love your home. It is so cute and sophisticated at the same time. And so warm. love it.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938100795124899935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-63893064181579539422009-07-31T06:33:51.509-05:002009-07-31T06:33:51.509-05:00There are too many similiarities in this post to m...There are too many similiarities in this post to my situation..it's scary. One, Jim researched his butt off when we got our flatscreen. Two, we also got a 42 inch (although I can't see what brand you got) and three (the weirdest thing), OUR old TV sat smack dab in the middle of our living room for a week or so. Drove me nuts! My advice would be to keep it. One day you'll have a spare room, or workout room that could always use a TV. <br /><br />Oh and we didn't hang our TV and aren't planning on it. I think it's just your preference.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07204415329892149964noreply@blogger.com