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A $10,000 IKEA Kitchen Makeover: What We Learned the Hard Way
lifestyle6 days ago

A $10,000 IKEA Kitchen Makeover: What We Learned the Hard Way

A couple renovated a dated 1990s kitchen for about $10,000 by DIY-installing IKEA cabinets and materials, taking two months and finishing with warm wood-toned cabinetry, a green backsplash, and beige hex tile. They highlight key lessons: pay for IKEA’s professional measuring service, start prep work earlier, and plan for a temporary kitchen to reduce disruption; also test grout color on a small patch before committing. Their experience shows thoughtful planning can be as crucial as materials to achieve a cohesive, affordable remodel.

via Business Insider|
#budget#diy#ikea
SC Gov. McMaster vetoes 14 budget provisions, reshaping education funding and AI oversight
politics8 days ago

SC Gov. McMaster vetoes 14 budget provisions, reshaping education funding and AI oversight

Gov. Henry McMaster vetoed 14 items in the SC budget, including eight education cuts, an exemption for an AI project from standard reviews, and a delayed Scout Motors funding; he also rejected a loan forgiveness for Pacolet and pressed for priorities such as income tax cuts, higher teacher pay, school safety, pre-K funding, and school-choice initiatives, with all earmarks removed from the budget.

via WIS News 10|
#ai#budget#education
Are High-End Earbuds Worth the Price? A Practical Guide
technology10 days ago

Are High-End Earbuds Worth the Price? A Practical Guide

The article explains that the most expensive earbuds usually fall into two camps: high-end wired in-ear monitors (IEMs) for transparent, analytical listening, and premium true wireless buds (like AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM6) packed with features such as active noise cancellation and ambient/pass-through audio. While top models offer excellent sound and tech, most listeners don’t need to splurge: budget picks (e.g., Anker Soundcore Space A40 around $55) deliver solid ANC and customization, and many IEMs stay under $500 for audiophiles. For ultra-cheap options, there are surprisingly good sounding choices under $10. The core message is that price-to-sound gains level off at the high end, so choose based on your environment and needs rather than chasing the most expensive gear.

via Engadget|
#anc#budget#earbuds
Elektron’s budget grooveboxes punch above their price
gadgets10 days ago

Elektron’s budget grooveboxes punch above their price

Elektron’s Model:Samples and Model:Cycles are six‑track grooveboxes that punch above their budget price: Cycles uses FM synthesis while Samples loads pre-made sounds via USB, and both use a hands‑on sequencer with trigs and locks that scales from simple patterns to complex arrangements. Priced at $349 new (often found around $200 used), they’re great for beginners and live jamming, though they have a few drawbacks such as mediocre pads, lack of onboard sampling (needs USB), and limited polyphony.

via The Verge|
#budget#elektron#gadgets
Coyote Vs. Acme Finds a $50M Lifeline After $70M Production
business12 days ago

Coyote Vs. Acme Finds a $50M Lifeline After $70M Production

Warner Bros. Discovery spent about $70 million to produce the live‑action/animation hybrid Coyote Vs. Acme, shelved it in 2023 with a roughly $30 million write‑off, and then sold it to Ketchup Entertainment for $50 million, which will release the film theatrically on August 28 after a sustained industry push and internal battles over creative choices (including reintroducing Peter Lorre’s likeness).

via Cartoon Brew|
#budget#business#coyote-vs-acme
politics17 days ago

Senate approves temporary funding to keep the government open into December

The Senate passed a bipartisan continuing-resolution funding bill to keep federal agencies funded through December 11, forcing the House to take action to prevent a shutdown on Oct. 1. The measure blocks finalizing the White House’s plan to let political appointees oversee grant approvals during the stopgap and includes restrictions on new funding for ICE and the Border Patrol, signaling a December clash over grants and immigration policy. The White House supports the Senate plan, while the House already passed its own stopgap, which lacks the funding increases requested by the administration.

via Politico|
#budget#congress#government-shutdown
Senate approves short-term funding to avert shutdown, curbs grant power
politics18 days ago

Senate approves short-term funding to avert shutdown, curbs grant power

The Senate approved a stopgap bill funding the government through Dec. 11 to avert a shutdown ahead of the midterm elections, including money for housing, nutrition and veterans’ health programs, while also temporarily blocking the White House budget office from expanding political appointee influence over discretionary grants. The measure still must pass the House, where support is uncertain, and it centers on a grant-provision critics say could politicize funding. Lawmakers are negotiating a broader budget deal before Sept. 30 funding runs out, with debates over larger Iran-related spending and election provisions remaining unsettled.

via The Washington Post|
#budget#government#grants
politics18 days ago

GOP Unveils Third-Party Spending Blueprint Ahead of Recess, Expected to Fail

Senate Republicans rolled out a budget blueprint to unlock a third party-line funding bill—covering defense, farm and election-related priorities—but the plan is not expected to clear the 50-vote threshold before a five-week recess. The day also saw Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general in a 50–49 vote amid GOP concerns, while lawmakers moved toward a stopgap funding measure to avert an October shutdown and delayed action on a landmark crypto bill and a college-sports measure until after the break.

via Politico|
#attorney-general#budget#politics
politics19 days ago

Capitol Exit Strategy: Senate Struggles to Adjourn as Thune Faces Key Votes

Senate leaders race to adjourn for August recess as Majority Leader John Thune schedules votes on Russia sanctions, dozens of nominees, and a stopgap funding bill, while Blanche’s confirmation hinges on Sen. Cassidy amid Sen. Murkowski’s opposition. GOP hurdles over the SAVE America Act and a budget resolution threaten the plan, with additional uncertainty around the crypto bill and a college-sports bill delaying the exit from Washington.

via Politico|
#blanche#budget#murkowski
politics19 days ago

Senate races to wrap summer agenda with sanctions, nominees, and a fragile budget vote

Thune laid out a five-week sprint to finish work before the August recess: pass a stopgap funding bill, advance the Russia sanctions package, confirm dozens of nominees (potentially Todd Blanche for attorney general), and hold an initial vote on a GOP budget blueprint, with a crypto bill and other items likely deferred until lawmakers return.

via Politico|
#budget#nominees#politics
What a $50 Used Telescope Taught Me About Budget Astronomy
space22 days ago

What a $50 Used Telescope Taught Me About Budget Astronomy

A Space.com writer buys a used Celestron AstroMaster 130mm Newtonian via Facebook Marketplace for $50, then, after quick collimation, enjoys surprisingly sharp views of Venus and Jupiter (Great Red Spot visible) and several bright deep-sky targets with two eyepieces (~33x and ~65x) on a manual, non-motorized mount. He even captures Moon/planet video with a simple USB camera, showing that a larger, secondhand telescope can outperform many new entry‑level refractors. However, long-exposure astrophotography is limited by lack of tracking. The piece advises inspecting optics and the mount before buying and notes abundant bargains in the $50–$200 range for beginners.

via Space|
#astronomy#beginner#budget