This is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen:
Monthly Archives: November 2010
How to Lock Paver Joints with Polymer Sand0
November 29, 2010 – 9:15 am
I recall a corny old poem about shifting sand, but I always thought the pavers were what shifted in dry-laid walks. I even listened when the pros said, “Stabilize your dry-laid pavers with sand joints!” What happens when it’s the sand that shifts?
Piglet Bank0
November 28, 2010 – 9:49 am
I have some eclectic friends. And they occasionally send me links to stuff that I could have never dreamed up on my own. I have to thank my long-time buddy Obee for this one:
Why Cranes are Dangerous0
November 27, 2010 – 9:12 am
It may have felt like you took your life into your own hands while battling the crowds in the stores yesterday, but let’s just say, it probably wasn’t as dangerous as driving a crane. There’s a reason why only trained individuals should operate those things. Some cranes are taller than city buildings and can wreak a path [...]
Gift Guide: Tool Sets0
November 26, 2010 – 9:17 am
Unlike getting a vacuum cleaner for Christmas, tool kits are a practical – and welcome – gift for the budding Fix-It-Yourself-er, the new homeowner, and the seasoned handyperson, too. A tool set, with its neat array of shiny gadgets suited to a wide variety of projects is an invitation to self-reliance, creativity, and saving money. What’s [...]
How NOT to Deep Fry a Turkey0
November 25, 2010 – 12:36 pm
I’ve lost track of how many turkeys I’ve deep-fried in my past. Probably around 30 or so. But I did my research first. There are several precautions that are necessary when lowering something the size of two bowling balls into a cauldron of super-heated fluid. And some serious consequences when you do it wrong.
Turkey and All the Fixin’s0
November 25, 2010 – 8:57 am
Best holiday wishes from all of us to all of you!
Need an Extra Washing Machine?1
November 24, 2010 – 9:29 am
Having visitors this week for Thanksgiving? A big dinner or a few overnight houseguests will mean extra laundry. And who wants to spend a holiday weekend doing laundry? Especially after you’ve already spent most of the week cooking! Sevin Coskun, a designer from Turkey, figured out how to slip an extra washer into your home – and maybe even encourage your guests [...]
