For that kind of money you have to be seriously lazy or plain stupid, imho
One of my mates converted a wardrobe and is loving life - for a couple of hundred pounds. Think of all the goodies you'll be able to buy with the money saved.
All you need is light, air and nutrients. Start with coco in pots and handwater. You don't need any big space or expensive equipment and you'll get wicked results....
The speaker idea and Volkswheel thingy are pretty cool ideas...just not for > $1000!
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