A big hammer

The photography magazines I read regularly write that enthusiasts should print some of their work and not just store it online, so that is what this blip is about.  I have a very basic printer at home, so I usually use shops in town to print colour pictures, but the problem is getting good black and white prints.  I have decided I need to go online for that and have just sent off an order for an expensive black and white print which will be framed as well, so I hope the result will be worth it.