Top 26 Home Theaters Projects

1. 1. The Perfect Home Theater

   A technology expert offers tips and tricks on how to create the perfect home theater.

2. 2. 10 Things You Must Know About Home Theaters

   DIY Network experts offer tips that'll help you make the most of your home theater.

3. 3. How To Start Construction On A Home Theater

   

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   The seating, speakers and projector layout is complete, and now it's time to start the construction of the home theater.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 4. How to Install Acoustic Wall Panels

   

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   A home theater is greatly improved by focusing on the acoustics of the room. Adding wall paneling makes any sound system...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. Surround Sound Basics

   DIY experts demonstrate how to generate big, booming audio in a home theater.

6. 6. How to Build Carpeted Seating Platforms

   

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   There's not a bad seat in the house, thanks to these custom home-theater risers.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

7. 7. How to Install a Home Theater

   

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   Learn how to frame in a recessed screen, mount a projector, install a proper sound system and frame and create the perfe...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $2,500 - $5,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

8. 8. Keeping Remote Controls Organized

   DIY experts show how to keep the clutter in a media room under control with these new home theater gadgets.

9. 9. Maximize Your Home Theater

   

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   Use the following five projects to build a comfortable and stylish home theater in your home.

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   Difficulty:

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10. 10. Home Theater In A Box Or High-End Separates?

    DIY experts compare the difference between an all-in-one home theater unit and separate components.

11. 11. Enhancing A Home Theater Experience

    DIY experts explain how interior-design elements can improve a home theater experience.

12. 12. How To Create Party Room Walls

    

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    These walls get a new paint color and a painted movie screen for the ultimate party atmosphere.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 13. Blog Cabin 2009: Luxuries and Home Technology Voting Choices

    See a detailed view of the luxury and home technology choices for DIY Network's Blog Cabin 2009.

14. 14. How to Make Theater Curtains

    

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    Use these step-by-step instructions to sew theater curtains that can help you conceal home theater equipment.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 15. Ultimate Media Room Technology

    DIY Network uncovers 10 hot new innovations to give you the home entertainment experience you crave.