September 7, 2010 – 1:00 pm
There was very little fanfare about the recent Oval Office makeover. Judging by the pictures, I can see why. I mean, I’m not expecting red velvet, but what’s with all of the beige?
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal outlined all of the new accouterments, which include a new rug, new wallpaper, new chairs, new [...]
September 4, 2010 – 10:37 am
Bookshelves have taken over almost every wall I have. And while they’re nice, they’re not stylish. Modular shelving, like these stylish Qubicles, would be really nice.
Sold in sets of three cubes, Qubicles are designed for easy arrangement and variability. With an inner storage area of 8in x 8in x 6in, each cube provides plenty of [...]
September 3, 2010 – 2:16 pm
Our weekly round-up of the talk in blogland.
Bob Borson of Dallas, TX writes Life of An Architect about his own house, his work and, well, the life of an architect. He’s a pretty funny guy. Guess which one is him in this photo.
Speaking of building houses,the Tiny House Blog has plans, resources, and tons of photos about [...]
September 3, 2010 – 10:26 am
Fish tanks are a beautiful and cost-effective way to brighten up a home. But—if you’re stupid enough—they can get pretty darned expensive thanks to water damage.
Take this kid, for example:
Okay—that was an honest accident. I suspect the kid will be more careful next time he’s flexing his massive guns around glass objects.
But this next video [...]
September 2, 2010 – 1:52 pm
Believe it or not, cigarettes can be a good thing. They have beneficial uses that go beyond clouding your lungs with smoke.
For example, cigarette tobacco makes a great anesthetic for a bee sting. Simply rip open the cigarette, pull out a wad of tobacco, lick it, and stick it on the sting. You’ll get quite a good [...]
September 1, 2010 – 10:10 am
People are freaky when it comes to their pets. I’ve seen people carry their little dogs during the daily “walk,” little sweaters, baby carriages . . .you name it.
According to the latest report from Move, Inc., some of the latest, greatest pet features for the home include deluxe dog runs, custom dog doors, and private patios with [...]
August 31, 2010 – 10:41 am
The Power Box™ 360 Jobsite AM/FM Stereo looks like the robot friend I’ve always wanted. It doesn’t make cute sounds like R2-D2 or crack wise like Johnny 5 from Short Circuit. However, this box will rock your socks off as you work on the deck, the roof, the job site, or pretty much anywhere else. Basically, it will [...]
August 30, 2010 – 10:20 am
It’s a girly thing to admit, but I love baths. Don’t get me wrong—I’m not goin’ for any pink foo-foo scented bath salts and such. But there’s something just plain awesome about soaking in a tub with a book or TV show and a glass of wine—or a decent beer (none of the light crap).
But [...]
August 29, 2010 – 10:05 am
Okay, I’m just gonna say up front that I’m not sure what the benefit of this product is. It’s supposed to be a “sweeping improvement” in dustpans. But why is it called the Broom Groomer?
Let’s check it out together, shall we?
What you have here is a dustpan augmented with a row of rubber teeth in the [...]
August 28, 2010 – 10:44 am
Considering you are on FixItYourself.com, you may not know that Cynthia Rowley is a g0-to name when it comes to choosing an outfit or even a fancy handbag. You’ll just have to take my word for it.
And now, when it comes to running carpet, rotating screws, and cutting wire, the New York designer is getting into the [...]