Drop Down TV Lift

Honestly speaking, if only linear actuators are cheap, I would love for us to get one so we can have that drop down TV lift like that one I once saw on one of the shows on HGTV about home improvements and renovations.  They placed it right above the fireplace in their family room, and if they don't want to watch TV, they can hide it by pressing a button, and it is lifted up as if it's never there.  I think that's a pretty neat idea, especially when you still kind of want to keep that beautiful designed fireplace without ruining anything, and you have that nice entertainment area, all at the same time.

I just love that thought of being able to hide the TV, so in case the kids are in that area and they happen to be playing, we can safeguard it from getting hit by objects that they might accidentally toss in the air.  My boys can be like that sometimes.  They like to play with their ball.  They toss it, and they run to catch it.  I don't think I want to be that parent who, would never allow her kids to just run around the house and be just kids.  That's why there are a lot of things available out there that you can use to make your home a "kid friendly" one without having to sacrifice a lot.

That's just me.  If there's a will, there's a way.  Inasmuch as I love keeping things in order and protecting them from getting ruined, I just couldn't bear the thought that I'd choose that over my kids and letting them be.  But like what I said, if only we can afford it, I'd get it in a heartbeat!  In the mean time, we'll go with other options that, may not be as good as having that drop down TV lift, but works almost just as fine.

So much I want to do.