It’s Sunday, which means the newspaper is filled with the latest ads for “Fall Savings” and “Anniversary Blow-Outs.” Our local department store is having a “Mega-Clearance Sale” on electronics. The cover of the sales flyer features a home theater-in-a-box product for $300. At first glance it seems like an incredible bargain. After all, the construction of an elaborate home theater room can run in the tens of thousands of dollars. But, the more I looked at the ad the more I wondered if it was worth the money. Let’s think about this. Yes, I would love a home theater—who wouldn’t? … Continue reading →