The backup sump pump is a great idea. I was at my local Lowe's last week and saw a unit that it smaller and fits beside the current sump pump. It also includes a battery backup system, so if the power fails or if the first pump just stops working, then it will kick in. It was about $350 with the big battery add on, and when my insurance money comes in, I'll be buying it for sure.
As for the 2.35:1 screen, it would be really great to have one! I know that some of the newer projectors have built in zoom, so that would eliminate the cost of an anamorphic lens. Of course, I wouldn't have the full resolution of the panel for the screen, but I think I could live with that.
Well, we'll see how the money flows over the next few weeks with the reconstruction costs...
Later...