bordersushi

If you're willing to kiss off Dish TV and Direc TV, I would try FTA satellite. You won't get premium channels but you'll get just about everything you need for free. You'll get as many English speaking channels as want and the best thing is you don't pay any monthly fee.

I have 2 left hands and 10 thumbs but I was able to install my satellite TV system by myself using a compass, basic tools and help from a satellite locating website which will give you the azimuth and cardinal directions of the satellites you are interested in.

A basic system with some bells and whistles will cost you under 300 clams.