This television set was actually our own, here at the No Acre Homestead. But a while back, Mike got his heart set on one of those giant, fancy flat-screens. I thought that we could actually make use of two TVs, but we really don’t have the room. So here is a working TV, cable and HD-ready, with an actual remote. Free to a good home, if anyone bothers to watch a not-flat-screen TV anymore.
The TV available today is silver, not black. And a Panasonic, not Magnavox. And it’s not as furry. But other than that, it’s pretty much the same.
Yeah. I didn’t think so.
I figure, in a larger, child-oriented home, a second TV could be used in a family room as a dedicated game system or DVD player. I bet, with an HDMI cable (see how much I’ve been learning about these things since I started blogging?) you could make a permanent spot for watching videos through your mobile device. (Right? I think I’ve got that right.) Or use it as a dedicated monitor for your home security system.
How about a TV just for the dog to watch while the humans are out doing their human activities?
Want more pet-related ideas? These involve taking the guts out of the unit. (Guts…that’s a tech-y term.) If you do this, please dispose of the innards carefully. There may be some sketchy ingredients inside electronics.
Gutted and painted, this TV makes a groovy pad for a cool cat. (photo courtesy of Fresh Home)
This old floor unit is full of retro charm. It’s a simple job to turn it into a crate for a small pooch. (photo courtesy of Manteresting)
I’ve read the instructions, and believe it or not, it doesn’t look too tricky to make and aquarium out of an old TV set. (photo courtesy of Aquahobby)
So, if you are nearby and want to pick up this television, just drop me a line. And keep your eyes out on the Anne Arundel County Freecycle boards, too.
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I loved this!!! and a TV for the dog!!! so cute!
If we had room for 2 TVs, I’d definitely keep it here for the pup. We haven’t tried, but I bet she’d love watching the muppets
I bet so too, some dogs love TV
I hope you find a taker for your TV. It’s a shame that with every new advance in technology we end up with so much waste. A neighbor was moving this past summer and had a large bulky TV he no longer wanted. It just happened that my son was moving into a larger home from his tiny cottage and wanted a second unit for the children in the lower level family room. I was so glad because here was this perfectly fine TV set on its way to the dumpster.
I know. I live for years with a 13 inch black and white Tv-VCR combo. With rabbit ears. Can you believe it? When pre-hubby started hanging around, he said there would be no more snuggles until I had a real TV with cable. A few years ago, he had a hankering for a younger and slimmer model. ( glad it was only the TV, or I’d be on the curb, too!).
I’m glad it was only the TV as well. I too had a 13 inch with VHS built in. Perfect for me, but the guys complained about how hard it was to watch sports.
my cat is very pleased by your idea, to feature a cat permanently on TV!