Jaws really does come to life.

So you have gone out against your better half’s advice and bought the biggest, baddest, home theater system in the market?  With enough surround sound to fully immerse you in the movie and have you reaching for the popcorn immediately?  Or in most cases piss the neighbours off so much that they stop talking to you and ignore your morning greetings.

But what are the close action classic’s or ground breaking movies out there that are really going to set your neighbours a fluttering and your ear drums a pounding? This best list of movies for your home cinema has been compiled based on the immersion factor that not only draws you into the action through effects but through the well thought and entertaining plot.

Saving Private Ryan

Star Wars

Gladiator

Top Gun

Black Hawk Down

The Lord of the Rings

The Matrix

The Incredibles

Sin City

Bourne Supremacy

The coffee machine brand 'Elektra'

Coffee has become one of the biggest beverage industries in the world spreading far and wide, giving it’s energizing hit with gay abandon.  Crazy to think that coffee’s origins started back in the 13th century in the country of Ethiopia, eventually spreading through Europe and the world.

With the spread of the black elixir came the love for; what it could do, how it could smell and what it could taste like. This love for coffee has driven people to take it home with them to brew in favor of trusting their local Barista.  Not only has this given these people the benefit of experimentation of the perfect brew but also the ability to help them with their hangover without leaving the comfort of their abode. 

So if you are considering forgoing the local coffee shop and bringing a coffee machine into your kitchen?  Then this top ten list is going to help you choose the best possible coffee machine for your taste buds and budget.

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1. Elektra: This is the best in terms of design, pedigree, features and is sure to impress the people you choose to entertain.  A must for the coffee nut! – View Now
   
2. Luca Trazzi XI: Not only does it provide classic retro looks but it makes amazing coffee.  We should know as we have one and have done for quite a while. - View Now
3. Bugatti Diva: The design is not merely a gimmick, the shape helps spread heat to the top to heat the coffee cups and keep them and the perfect temperature for making the perfect brew. – View Now
4. Rancilio Silvia: Just make sure you get a great coffee grinder to ensure you utilize this little gem of a coffee machine. – View Now
5. DeLonghi: They may not be the best looking coffee machines but they are certainly the best value for money in terms of cost and quality of coffee produced. – View Now
6. Miele: Whilst this might break your budget a little bit, it is truly one of the finer coffee machines in the market that will make you as good if not better then in Barista within a 5 mile radius. – View Now
7. Gaggia  Titanium Super Automatic: We are not big fans of automatic coffee machines that require zero intelligence or passion to operate but if you are in need of a great coffee and quickly in the morning then this one is our pick – View Now
8. Saeco Aroma: Although not brimming with features it offers great value for money and can whip up a mighty fine coffee. – View Now
9. Nespresso CitiZ: A stylish, small, yet simple addition to your kitchen.  Probably for the lazy Barista is us but hey if the coffee is good then who cares. – View Now
10. Phillips Senseo: The main reason why this machine has made the list is becuase of it’s size or lack there of.  If you are short on space and a bit of cash then this one is for you. – View Now

Need more tools!

Turning a house into your home is something that fuel’s a lot of people into the craze of DIY and when we mean craze we mean crazy.

Often these “crazies” are looking to be the next “All American Handyman“, taking on their house like a Regan out of the exorcist. Other’s maybe going through that mid life crisis where they have aspirations of building that man cave of their dreams…. or maybe theyare just really cheap and can’t be bothered getting in a builder to do a proper job?  Well what ever the reason, people need to have the best possible DIY tools to do the job properly or at least not electrocute people.

We are not talking about Ginsu Knives here either, we are talking about the best all round tools that every self proclaimed DIY expert should have in their shed.  Better yet we have had the pleasure of personal trying some of these tools out to make extra sure they are the best of breed.

Makita power tool set – Probably the most reliable and versatile power tool set we could find:

Leatherman – This multi-tool is seriously one of the more handy tools to have in you belt:

Dewalt Circular Saw – If you are looking at building a deck then this heavy duty circular saw is a necessity:

Bosch Compact Power Drill – The best drill to be used in tight spaces but still with the grunt to get the job done:

Dewalt Angle Grinder – The best tool for all your cutting, polishing and grinding needs:

Nebo Redline Tactical Flashlight – If you are needing to do some repairs in the dark or in dark spots then look no further:

Black & Decker Battery Pack – All the power you will need in those places where you can’t have an extension cord:

Dewalt Jig Saw – The most robust and accurate Jig Saw in the market:

AO Safety Work Tunes – This is a must for when you want to get away from it all whilst working:

Wagner Power Cleaner and Steamer – The best tool for prepping your walls to be painted:

The new Samsung LED HDTV

The Birth of the TV

TV’s have been invading our lounge’s since the late 1940′s and if you believe all the MTV Cribs shows, then they have even started invading the bathrooms of the rich and famous.  But with this invasion has come a piece of technology that now forms part of our everyday lives and drives a multitude of industries which generate trillions every year.

Technology has Evolved Quickly

They have come a long way since Milton Berle first appeared on it and are currently evolving at rapid rate which in it’s self is tough enough to keep up with.  But if you buy right and have a bit of vision then you can get yourself a great television that will last you a descent amount of time.

Only the Best TV Brands

So if we are going to let these entertaining tubes of color into our lives, lounges, bathrooms and even cars then we might as well get the best possible televisions in to keep us entertained.  We have based this top ten list on the following factors to come up with the best TV brands in the market: value for money, reliability, innovation, technology and overall quality.

Samsung – They are producing the best all round TV’s in the market and are aligning themselves with Google across a multitude of new projects that will see them continue to innovate and provide quality product’s.  We recommend the Samsung UN55D8000 55-Inch 3D LED HDTV

Sony – The Sony Bravia has been their flag ship television brand since launching in 2005 and has  produce some of the finest TV’s in the market.  With the release of Sony’s internet TV range they are set to continue to be one of the best brands.  We recommend the Sony BRAVIA 46-Inch LED HDTV with Integrated WiFi

Panasonic – They are really their game in terms of producing some of the best TV’s in the market especially when it comes to picture quality.  We recommend the Panasonic VIERA 32-Inch LCD HDTV

LG – They are producing some of the best looking TV’s and have great amount of trusted features to match such as their extensive picture control options in most models.  An absolute safe bet for price and quality, we recommend the LG INFINIA 55-Inch Full LED Slim LCD HDTV

Sharp –  Whilst the sound quality does need improving on some of the product’s, Samsung still offer some of the best televisions for the price you pay.  The low glare screens also help make these products are viable option for any lounge. We recommend the Sharp Quattron 40-Inch LCD TV

Vizio - Since entering the market in 2002 Vizio has fast become a brand that you can rely on to get great value for money. Whilst they don’t have some of the relationships of the bigger boys, they are still producing some great TV’s.  We recommend the VIZIO 37-Inch Full HD LED LCD HDTV

Toshiba – They provide some of the more intuitive features in their TV’s and holds up exceedingly well when it comes to the 3D TV market as they released one of the first 3D TV’s that do not require glasses.  We recommend the Toshiba REGZA 42-Inch LCD HDTV

Phillips – One of the older brands in the market but still producing solid TV’s that have little to no delay when swapping between features. Well worth a look and we recommend the Philips 40-Inch LED LCD HDTV

Mitsubishi – In a show of their technical clout they have produced a crazy 92 inch 3D TV.  Now whilst we would not recommend going out and buying this TV, it does show that they are serious about staying in this market. We recommend the Mitsubishi 65-Inch 3D-Ready DLP HDTV

JVC – They have great sound and provide excellent value for money.  Although generally their remote controls are a little clunky.  Still well worth the price you pay and has all the necessary bells and whistles.  We recommend the JVC 42-Inch LCD TV  

The best way to start your day!

Staying healthy is a combination of a few key things like;  maintaining a good diet, keeping stress free, using the right skin care products and keeping fit.  So with all these things you need to keep an eye on to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it’s very useful when an appliance comes along that can create a wholesome supplement very quickly.

What are we talking about? A juicer of course and it’s come a long way since it’s beginning back in 1928.  Sure in 1928 the basic premise was the same in terms of extracting essential vitamins from fruit but it was more about juice from citrus fruits.  Nowadays it’s about extracting juice from all manner of fruits and vegetables.

A favourite juice recipe of ours is “A Very Berry Meledy”.  Simply add: 2 cups of strawberries, 2 cups of blueberries, 1 1/2 cups of raspberries.  Then juice till your heart is content and you will be revitalized before you can say “which juicer should I buy?”.  Indeed though which juicers should you buy? Well check out our top ten that has been compiled based on; design, reliability, and price.

Breville BJE200XL 700-Watt Compact Juice Fountain

Hamilton Beach 67650 Big Mouth Pro Juice Extractor

Waring JEX328 Health Juice Extractor

Black & Decker JE2200B 400-Watt Fruit and Vegetable Juice Extractor

Big Boss Juicer, 700W 18,000 RPM

Omega J8005 Nutrition Center Single-Gear Commercial Masticating Juicer

Cuisinart CJE-1000 1000-Watt 5-Speed Juice Extractor

Waring PJE401 Juice Extractor

Juiceman JM1000M Juiceman Express Junior Juice Extractor

Jack Lalanne’s JLSS Power Juicer DeluxeElectric Juicer

Big Cinema punch for a fraction of the cost! Thank you Samsung

Are you looking to take your love for the movies that step further and bring it home in a big way by getting the latest Home Theater System? Sure you could maybe go out and buy some; socks, a box, buttons and some scissors to create your very own hand puppet show to entertain you and your friends.  But then they would probably point and laugh at you and call you weird and no body wants that.

So how do you choose the best Home Theater System that will give you: great sound quality, enough bass to make you fill queasy and a price tag that will not require you to re-mortgage the house?  Well we took all these factors into consideration, got some of the best movies to watch on Home Theater, heated up the popcorn and got down to some serious research.  

Hopefully our research below will narrow down the search for your ultimate home cinema experience and get you back watching Die Hard the way it should.

Samsung Electronics HT-D6500W

Energy 5.1 Take Classic

KEF KHT3005BL 5.1

Definitive Technology Pro Cinema 800

Sony HT-CT150 3D Sound Bar

Samsung Electronics HT-D6500W

Aperion INTIMUS 5B Harmony SD

Bose CineMate GS Series II Digital

Denon DHT-391XP 5.1 Channel

Klipsch HD 500 Compact 5.1

The ultimate 'Man Cave'

Every man has surely dreamed of having their very own ‘man cave’ where they can watch sport or play games uninterrupted for hours on end? And surely nothing screams ‘man cave’ more than a; robust, small and easy to reach beer fridge!

It’s very rare that such a boring appliance can evoke such raw, manly emotion from the leagues of men that roam this earth looking for the perfect cooling device to nurture their fizzy amber nectar.  That’s right, your beer should be nurtured and cared for as if he was one of your own, that’s why we have put some serious thought into this top 10 list.

So next time your mates, pals, leeches come round for a few quiets for the big game you can impress them with the very best of beer fridges.  But what are they?

Perlick Refrigerator – The ultimate beer fridge!

Nostalgia Electrics KRS-2150 Kegorator – We think one of the all round best Keg fridge’s on the market.

Haier 150 Can Beverage Center – Simple and can handle any small gathering.

Perlick Dual Tap Kegerator / Refrigerator – If it wasn’t for the price it would be at number 2.

Summit 36″ Beverage Center – It’s meant for commercial purposes but we think this bad boy is perfect!

Summit S 15 Built-in Beverage Center – Another Summit masterpiece for the men that love beer from bottles.

Avanti BCA31SS – Great value and quality for money.

Whynter BR-125SD – Super slick in stainless steel.

Vinotemp VT-ODSBREF Great quality for the small man caves.

Avanti BCA193G – For the ultra small man cave’s you might find in Manhattan.

You can never be too safe.

Keep Your Home Safe

So you have completed all the basic steps to make your house as safe as possible but now it’s time to take it to the next level and invest some of your hard earned money into a quality security system for home? Well you have come to the right place if you are looking to find the best because we have managed to pull together the ten best home security systems in the market based on price, technology, convenience, features and reliability.

Sure you could go and purchase a cheap alarm system or even one of those faux systems you hang on the outside of your property (why anyone would do this is beyond us). But it will simply not do your home security justice, you need a system which has the flexibility and features to ensure that your prized positions remain where they should be.

Take Time Selecting the Right Alarm for Your Home

Obviously we have created a great top ten list below of the very best alarms in the market but you should also consider which system and it’s features suit your home. So are you looking for a more surveillance based system which can capture would-be intruders or are you looking for something that can actively detect and deter intruders which is what we are looking at today….or both? Also think about the layout of your property and what system would work best within either tight confines or large open areas?

1. Simplisafe

   Simplisafe2 Wireless Home Security System

2. DSC

   DSC TYCO Alarm System PC1832

3. LaserShiled

   LaserShield BSK-0013101 Home Security System

4. Skylink

   Skylink SC-1000 Complete Wireless Alarm System, White

5. Fortress

   Fortress S02-B Wireless Home Security Alarm System

6. Honeywell

   Honeywell L5100PK – LYNX Touch

7. PiSector

   PiSector Wireless Home Security Alarm System

8. 2gig

   2gig GCKIT311 3G Go Control 311

9. Macally

   Macally AirAlarmII Wireless Smart Home Alarm System

10. GE Simon

    GE SIMON XT WIRELESS Security System

If you are looking for a top class home surveillance system as well then you cannot go past the outstanding Swann SWDVK-825508 8-Channel Digital Video Recorder with Smartphone Viewing. It is simply brilliant and leverages cutting edge technology. Take a look at DIY Guides for a great review on Swan security surveillance systems.

Make Home Security a Priority

Whether you dwell in a house or an apartment, security should probably be a priority. Every 20 seconds a house fire is reported, and every fifteen seconds, a burglary is called in. From theft to fire, multiple threats surround your home.

Technology is Allowing for More Advanced Monitoring and Alarm Systems

Fortunately, home security systems have come a long ways in the past few years. New technology allows homeowners to monitor their house from their smartphone. If you head out the door and can’t remember if the stove was turned off, you can check in on your phone and turn off appliances remotely. Similarly, keyless locks can be turned even when you are out to let in the cleaning service, dog walker or your own kids when they arrive home after school.

Alarm systems present the proven ability to stop burglaries and prevent criminals from targeting your house in the first place. Home monitoring services also provide help in the event of a medical crisis, flood or fire.

Still unconvinced? Here are ten fantastic reasons for installing a home security system.

1. A sign in the front yard alone deters crime—by keeping thieves far away, your alarm will never even have to go off.

2. 70 percent of burglaries happen in residential areas—that probably means your home, too.

3. Most robberies occur in the middle of the day between 10am and 3pm—an alarm will have your back while you’re at work.

4. Lower home insurance policy rate—with your extra savings you can afford to pay for next year’s security subscription.

5. Every 14.5 seconds a robbery is reported—who wants to be a statistic anyways?

6. House fires are the number one cause of home injuries—security systems monitor for smoke and flames, too.

7. You can use a smartphone to lock your front door—that’ll come in handy when you start to worry while on vacation.

8. According to the FBI, 60 percent of break-ins happen while residents are still at home—an home monitoring makes sure you’re never at home alone.

9. Home monitoring also watches for poisonous gases and other unseen emergencies—make sure your life is protected.

10. Medical emergencies and natural disasters like flooding are covered, too—peace of mind for everybody involved.

So whether you’re looking for Albuquerque ADT home security or a house monitoring service in Buffalo, there are plenty of excellent reasons to keep you and your property safe.

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