As a follow-up to Monster!, I thought I’d point out that people keep telling me that two-year-olds are too young to be finding monsters. Great! Except Owen doesn’t agree. Here, I’ll show you-
See? Okay, so he looks like a monster. But he dashed down the hall, and sprayed all the dark corners where monsters might […]
Tivo and other commercial DVRs have some great functionality. But Tivo, and some of the DVRs offered by cable or satellite companies have a monthly fee, require phone lines, and have limited configurability.
But a mediaPC can perform the same functionality, and you don’t have to spend a fortune on Windows Vista or Media Center operating […]
Back in California, I found this lovely sewing machine table, missing its machine. After a quick summation that my antique sewing machine was not compatible, we relegated this piece to a bedside table in our guest room. Until I was struck by the thought that our printer might fit inside.
It required about an hour of […]
After we moved our washer and dryer into the garage for more room, we quickly realized that there was no where convenient to hang clothes. We considered buying a clothes rack, but we would eventually like to park cars in there too. The washer and dryer won’t interfere, but even a rolling clothes rack would […]
A fellow LEGO hobbiest posted this on his Flickr account as a portable base for a clamp light. If you do model photography, or simply don’t have an edge 1/2″ to 1″ to clamp a light to, an empty CD spindle works great. The price couldn’t be better, the diameter hinders tippage, and it won’t […]
This weekend I was Aaron, Bringer of Destruction!
It sounds much more exciting that way, than to say I ‘mowed’the backyard and shredded old bills and paperwork. Here’s how it really went down.
The wife and I decided that this was a good, cool weather weekend to get lots done around the house. It was one of […]
Today is Blog Action Day, an effort to bring a unified focus on the environment through blogging.“But what does the environment have to do with parenting or organizing my life?” you ask. Good question, and I’ve got two answers for you.
Instilling a love of nature in kids
Reduce and Reuse
Instilling a love of Nature in kids
Kids […]
Safety, Security, and Gadgety all at once? Well, I found it this week, browsing the internet.
The Turner Deadbolt allows homeowners to lock their deadbolt from the outside, without a key. For families with kids (and all the bags, toys, and stuff that kids come with) getting out a key to lock the door can be […]
Recently, I installed a clothes dryer vent for a new laundry location (leaving the electrical and plumbing to professionals). Friday night after work, I stopped at my local Lowe’s and I bought everything I might need:
Exterior Vent
90 elbow
10′ length of dryer ducting
5′ of dryer ducting
three duct clamps
silver duct tape
tin snips
Although I was fairly certain I […]
1. R&D Phase
Personal clutter can be bad enough on your person, but take it home, dump it in a pile with the personal gear of your spouse and children, and what you have is an eight-foot disaster area.
That’s why I’m building a drop station for all of the stuff that comes and goes along with […]
