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Getting Work Done In A Small Wood Shop If I had my way, my dream shop would be in an old barn with drive up access and large windows. My current shop, not a dream shop, but very functional small work shop. It is about 350 sq. feet and is located in my basement. I…
Programmable Thermostats Learn how to install a programmable thermostat in 7 easy steps: Reduce your home’s heating and cooling costs by about 15 percent by installing a programmable thermostat. This is an easy do-it-yourself project, their cost ranges from $ 30 to $100. Programmable thermostats automatically raise and lower the heat to an when you’re…
Risk Reduction and Personal Safety As a police officer and self defense instructor I have learned that there are no guarantees with anything. No one can say that physical defense is always the absolute right option in every situation. And there is no one fighting style or technique that is completely un–defeatable. But having a…
Prevent Power cord From UnPlugging Anyone who works with power tools know that there is nothing more frustrating than when your just about to use a tool, pull to far and the cord becomes unplugged. Aaaaarrrgghh! That feeling intensifies further if your high up on a ladder or on your back in a hard to…
Decorative Columns: Orders Of Architecture The classical orders are ancient styles of building design distinguished by their proportions and their characteristic profiles and details, but most quickly recognizable by the type of “column” and “capital” used. With decorative columns, there are five so-called classical orders, which are named Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite. Each…
Whats better than FREE TOOLS? Nothing!!! When it comes to small home repairs, most homeowners spend more time looking for tools than working on the repair. Stop wasting time and get to work, no matter what your skill level might be you will eventually find the need to use a socket set to remove…
Eco-Garage Sponsored By Dwell Magazine And Lexus Image: first-prize winner -Chunsheh Teo of Ratio Architects This post shows a recent Eco-Garage design submission that architect and friend, Dan Broggi, submitted for an eco-garage sponsored contest by dwell magazine and Lexus. Click on the photos to enlarge. The design is called the “Jewelry Case Garage.” Residential…
Using Customer Surveys Is it me or is everyone jumping on the bandwagon and using customer surveys? About a year ago I found a website called Survey Monkey. This site has a very basic version that is free. In today’s business environment companies cannot afford to…
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