Pulling the Plug

Yesterday was a momentous day in our household.

We finally took the plunge and cancelled the cable subscription.

It was something we have been talking about for a long time now around here. We don't have a lot of must-watch television shows, but the main sticking point (especially for the husband) has been sports.

But with the end of the NBA season drawing near and the re-run wasteland that is summer television, now seemed like the perfect time to cut cable.

But, don't worry! Of course, we aren't going completely television-free! We're not Amish!

Home-made HDTV antenna (pic taken by the hubby)

We have a computer connected to our main television which will allow us to watch anything that is available online for free through sites like Hulu or YouTube. Also, we can get the broadcast stations (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX, etc) using an HDTV antenna my husband made (instructions available online here). Plus, we have a Netflix instant streaming subscription for those desperate times when we are bored out of our minds.

Maybe getting rid of cable will keep us from watching too much television. It will definitely save a few dollars each month. I hope we can stick with it!

Have you cut cable? Any advice?