Top 24 Home Theaters Projects

1. 1. Surround Sound Basics

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

2. 2. 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.

3. 3. 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

4. 4. 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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5. 5. How to Maximize Sound in a Home Theater

   

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   Learn how to set up home theater speakers for maximum effectiveness.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 6. 10 Things You Must Know About Home Theaters

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

7. 7. The Perfect Home Theater

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

8. 8. 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

9. 9. How to Install a Floating Floor in a Home Theater

   

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   Do you want to enhance the sound quality in your home theater? DIY experts show how to install a floating floor.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 10. Keeping Remote Controls Organized

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

11. 11. Ultimate Media Room Technology

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

12. 12. Upgrading To A Home Theater

    

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    Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek gets a new home theater, with a little help from DIY.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

13. 13. 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

14. 14. 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.

15. 15. How to Make Barn-Door Style Blackout Shutters

    

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    Barn-door style wooden shutters block out external light to darken the home theater area.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate