So you've built yourself an XBMC media center, bought a shiny new TV, and have nowhere to put it all. Instead of shelling out for a fancy entertainment unit, just buy a cheap bookcase and turn it ...

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But if it’s a cheap one you bought from Ikea or Walmart because you needed something simple for that space, and you have a toddler, you may want to repurpose it—into a sensory activity center.