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Message: <blockquote data-quote="g36 monkey" data-source="post: 1432533" data-attributes="member: 10997">Some quick updates on the house.  Finally got around to getting my remote switch done in the living room, then purchased a universal fan remote and set it up the same way, and mounted it to the wall.  This was much easier than rewiring the room to add a switch by the bedroom door, and it works exactly the way I hoped!  Anyhow: <a href="https://flic.kr/p/22rVM15" target="_blank"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4681/39018454032_633c52312b_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>    I guess I donâ€™t have a shot of the old ceiling fan, but I replaced it with this one since it was making noise.  This one is a 60 inch monster, and it looks pretty good.  The one I took out had a hefty 4 bulb light kit with full size bulbs.  I put 100W LED bulbs in, so it was like turning on the sun.  This one uses Candelabra bulbs (all the fans I looked at did) but I was able to put LED bulbs in at least to help with output. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/22uMufP" target="_blank"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4523/39050786291_84f65c96ec_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> I added to the ventilation a bit in the cabinet, and did some rearranging.  I now have the receiver on top since that it was everyone recommends.  That alone cut heat down considerably.  These Airplate fans are neat.  I also bought one of their Aircom fans for on top of the receiver.  If I turn that on, I can shed about 20* in a matter of minutes, I would say that is pretty incredible. The shelves are all about function.  If anyone is picking up my A/V equipment and judging my shelves, we have more of an issue.  <a href="https://flic.kr/p/CRtAk4" target="_blank"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4532/24188735457_d7848dc01e_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>   Since I rearranged I needed a new hole to pass wires through, and I couldnâ€™t get to my drill in the garage and did not feel like moving the cars around.  So, donâ€™t be a chump.  Use a hole saw with your hands!  It actually worked quite well lol. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/22uFCWi" target="_blank"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4644/39049644821_330c119fef_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>  Here it is as it sits.  I have a credit at Monoprice, so I may look into a 4K receiver unless I find something else that they sell that I really need.  We will see what the near future holds. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/219Uosz" target="_blank"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4578/38169445885_438fd26ce7_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>  I let the system stretch its legs a bit watching all of the Terminator movies.  Definitely enhances the viewing experience.  I am really happy I finally did it! I have been trying to get a tree company out to do the last few trees and help me with stump removal.  I need to get on it quick, since my neighbor just had all of this delivered: <a href="https://flic.kr/p/EnkPWm" target="_blank"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4576/25183071988_f4057f4091_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>   So, immediate priority is getting all of the trees finished, then I will knock out the fence ASAP.  Then I can put my new shed together, and get some pavers in the back yard for the red car to park on!  Itâ€™s getting there. Thanks for looking!</blockquote>