Toolin' Up Tuesday: Swiffer Wetjet
For Clean Sweep week, I thought I'd share one of our favorite cleaning tools: the Swiffer Wetjet. Love it! Love it! ... reinforced the handle with some duct tape. This has strengthened it for all kinds of duty. Second, instead of buying the disposable cleaning pads, we use a washable mop head with velcro. FishPapa wisely [more...]
Date: 2008-07-15 06:20:00
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book: When Duct Tape Just Isn’t Enough
Popular Mechanics When Duct Tape Just Isn’t Enough: Quick Fixes for Everyday Disasters by C. J. Petersen, published by Hearst (November 1, 2007) ... I am on top of most things in our house, sometimes I just don’t know where to start, or even who to ask ... a good couple of hundred of them. This book covers minor fixes in the areas of tools, cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:33:42
Otaku Cleaning Time
When it comes to cleaning, I'm awesome at it because I like to see everything clean and in its proper order.However, when it comes to dusting, I dislike it because I have to dust every three days. My tools ... is this air conditioner duct because it is located right above............. My Gundam model kits. It takes [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 04:01:00
Incidents on the rain bike
The rain bike is a pretty special piece of metal. Ed's dad found it in a pile of trash, ... ... that was fun. I've learned to carry tools with me when I ride that bike. And duct tape.Anyway. ... there are more like 2-3 gears. But it does the trick when its raining and I don't want to deal with cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 03:05:00
Duct tape and baling wire
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, ... more cleaning up and more repairs. Sadly, if we don’t have the right tools spiritually we can try ... There are some of us who think we can fix anything with three basic tools; a hammer, some baling [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 09:18:00
Squirrel Lessons
I hate squirrels. They make a huge racket. They leave huge messes. And they are obnoxious house guests. How do I know? Let me tell you a story.. ... . As we were cleaning up a huge train set up the other day we noticed something else. A pile of string ... sitting downstairs I here some scritch scratching above my head near R8's heating duct and I hear [more...]
Date: 2008-08-24 21:12:51
You’ve Decided to Buy a Home
Great decision, but is it informed? There is much more to buying and owning a home than a simple ‘it’s time to buy’ decision - that is unless you ... as landscaping, pool cleaning the list goes on and on. General Maintenance and upkeep, including painting, replacing worn out fixtures, etc. Tools needed to maintain home - tool kit including, hammer [more...]
Date: 2008-08-14 15:15:32
A Note From The Noodle Family
Two Fridays in a row... soaking rain. Ain't it great? This week is a little cooler, though. The high should be around 50 today. So, I'm taking a break from cleaning the kitchen, doing laundry and helping the kids with school ... . IF YOU HAVE A BAD COUGH, TAKE A LARGE DOSE OF LAXATIVES. YOU'LL BE AFRAID TO COUGH.6. YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 13:26:00
Studer Group offers scholarships
Press Release Studer Group will be hosting an institute on Pensacola Beach that will teach attendees skills needed to produce better bottom line ... will be participating in this year’s conference. Dave DeBlander, owner of Pro Clean Fine Rug, Carpet & Tile Care, Clean Ducks Air Duct Cleaning Specialists and Marblelife of NW Florida, attended [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 15:28:15
10 Awesome Father’s Day Ideas - Part 5 of 5
Awesome Father's Day Ideas, we will review some more typical dad-type items that are certain to get him excited. 7.) Sports: What man doesn't like sports of some type. Football, baseball, basketball, soccer, NASCAR, golf, hockey...why they even call bowling a sport (no doubt it takes skill, but "sport" might be stretching it here) [more...]
Date: 2008-06-09 11:00:00
Holiday Gift Tags
needing a new computer and so on and so forth, I was aiming to decorate the outside of the house for free. Actually, almost free, since we already bought a beautiful wreath from our friends whose son is in Cub Scouts. And, since I hate to be rushed during the holiday season (and the dirt in our planters freezes once the weather is too cold) [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 12:00:01
Bringing Anodizing In-House
Shops commonly outsource non-machining operations because the envisioned cost and learning curve make it seemingly impractical to bring those processes in-house. They’d rather leave heat treating, laser welding and other such processes to vendors with the expertise and the right equipment, and concentrate on their core compentency— [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 01:31:58
Preparing for disaster : Building a Bug Out Bag for RM100 (US$30)
As I mentioned in a previous post, recent events have made me relook into my disaster preparations ... of money getting the best equipment and gear for your Bug Out Bag, but of course you don’ ... army knife Lighter and / or matches First Aid Kit Duct Tape Bottled Water Snack food Large [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 03:34:44
Furnace Cleaning For Your Home Enviroment
Why should I have my furnaces cleaning? According to the NADCA standards the removal of contaminants such as the collection of fungi, bacteria, ... to problems for those with asthma or severe allergies. Does air duct cleaning services affect the energy ... to the best of their ability, for a list of NADCA members near you, click here. Air duct cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 11:38:57
Wise Advice on Being Prepared for the Worst
Here is a great comment on being prepared from Tricia. We all learn from experience, and those who have experienced the worst are wisely the best prepared. Thanks for sharing, Tricia. Hi, my husband and I have been building up a supply of food for about 8 years. After Hurricane Ivan hit and left us with nothing we had to start over [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 03:55:03
Clutter, Clutter, Whose Got My Clutter
Did you know that used nose putty in a ziplock bag doesn’t last 10 years? Yeah, I probably knew that too. With a long day off and nothing much to do, I got started on some very early spring cleaning ... eyelashes, fake fingernails, and duct tape (I cringe at the memory). Well, after last Halloween [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 22:34:53
Sevenglory
The guys in Sevenglory make my job as hard as anyone. They also made it a lot more fun. Spending a half hour with the Valparaiso, Indiana rock band will have you laughing so hard and so distracted by the constant tangents that it’s easy to forget why you wanted to talk to them in the first place [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 10:06:04
Cabin Fevered
I have cabin fever big time. I have only been out, briefly, the one time yesterday, in days ... it was some friend of theirs, cleaning out a storage unit that it was all in. I thought about tossing ... have begun making themselves at home inside the box springs set, which sits on the floor with the single [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 18:17:00
Basic toolbox for the home
Basic toolbox for the homeby Francesca Clarke on Jul 22nd 2008 11:00AMFiled under fix-it, organization and storage ... him -- you know, the part that's not too busy teasing him! Whether you're cleaning out an old overstuffed ... want to include these 11 must-have tools. Including the essentials, like a hammer, level, pliers [more...]
Date: 2008-07-22 11:00:00
18 Things You Already Forgot to Bring to College
There’s a frequently cited post from College and Finance that lists 18 things people tend to overlook when packing for college ... with your room. Sometimes, there’s an extra plug on there. Cleaning supplies - If you’re desperate ... . If when you first arrive your dorm is dirty, complain and they’ll clean it for you. Duct Tape [more...]
Date: 2008-08-31 23:27:12
Humidifier Education - Come Follow The Steps And Photos Of An Aprilaire Humidifier Being Installed
We will be discussing the installation of an Aprilaire 600 Bypass Evaporative Pad Humidifier on a natural gas furnace which operates on 120 volts ... a condensate pump to drain the water! If you don’t want to, or have not got room for adding any duct work, you may need the Aprilaire 700 which uses no duct work. All this said however, we feel the [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 07:00:19
Tiny House with Moving Walls - part 4
In part 3 I presented an idea for a larger 512 square foot home with moving walls and invited people to suggest ideas for part 4 ... and pans, some personal items (books, tools. toys etc), recycling bins, cleaning supplies, dishes ... , cleaning supplies, and even a little space over the refrigerator and microwave for miscellaneous [more...]
Date: 2008-08-29 00:49:04
Mr. Clean
Well, now that last week's craziness is over...We had our neighborhood New Year's Day party, ... 5 hours that morning cleaning up the house (not counting the hours I spent on Wednesday cleaning up the basement family room). Larry went above and beyond by cleaning out all the crap in our computer desk [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 04:55:00
Father's Day Gift series, we will move forward and look at some great ideas for that manly man in your life. 5.) Electronics: This category seems to be a hit with any man, as they are--lets face it--big boys who are often stuck with a Peter Pan syndrome [more...]
Date: 2008-06-04 11:00:00
PSA #4754- The car you love and the man who sabotages it.
Hey! I haven't done a PSA in forever!Ladies, if your husband ever calls you and is FRANTIC, ... up with? Have they not heard about duct tape??? It holds the world together! How about learning a little bit ... to help him with my own tools. His are the big ones with the DIRTY blue handles, mine are the cute [more...]
Date: 2008-08-11 13:01:00
The Final Countdown: 9 Days to Girlie
I’m a wee bit frazzled. I’m a huge bit freaked. We’re on the last leg of prep for the Girlie Show ... ? Craft Fair Checklist Barbara Brabec, www.craftsreport.com · Tools: wrench, hammer, pliers ... ; wire, duct or masking tape; tape gun and glue gun; fishing line (invisible hangers), clamps [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 20:15:41
Start the year clean: Engage the kids, repurpose old items
There’s something about the new year that brings on a cleaning frenzy in my life ... training with our kids will pay many dividends in getting the cleaning job done … together. Marlo ... this? I spoke with Amy Olson, spokesperson for THE MAIDS Home Services, to find some industry tips [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 18:04:09
Bounty Bay Trip
A day spent at sea on the Bounty Bay was usually breathtaking in its monotony. If the water was rough, people were mostly kept entertained in their own private seasick hells, mostly confined to their seats by the fear of getting thrown around. The constant motion made us lethargic, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 06:36:20
It Really All Adds Up
Someone asked me in response to the posting on giving mandatory budgeting information to newly engaged couples if I had any ideas as to what material ... , screw driver etc.), basic fix-it supplies (nails, screws, duct tape etc.), tape measure, household [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 13:53:09
Camping Checklist
Camping Checklist Every camping trip requires a checklist of items to bring along ... clippers razor toiler paper wet wipes Cleaning Items broom dust pan whisk broom dish pan detergent ... Items bug spray bungi cords extension chords camera candles cards, games clothes pin compass duct [more...]
Date: 2008-07-13 20:07:53
Quality Carpet Cleaning and Restoration Services
For over 17 years, Servpro Of West Chester has served the West Chester, PA, area with a commitment to service and value ... ; Stripping Residential House Cleaning Air Duct Cleaning Odor Removal One Time & Seasonal Cleanings Specialty Cleaning Services Air Quality Assessment & Testing Water Extraction - Emergency Service [more...]
Date: 2008-09-19 16:22:22
PC Maintenance Guide
"Take good care of your PC, and it will take good care of you ... , climate-controlled environment, an annual cleaning should be sufficient. But in most real-world locations, such as dusty offices or shop floors, your system may need a cleaning every few months [more...]
Date: 2008-07-05 02:11:07
DUCTZ franchise
DUCTZ franchise For The Air You Breathe - For The Life You Lead An emerging industry creates an entrepreneurial opportunity DUCTZ Franchise ... DUCTZ features the patented Ductbusters Cleaning Process™, which exceeds standards set by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). Manage for success If you want to grow an equity [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 18:00:16
A day of salvaging
I decided a few days ago that on Sunday i would go to the landfill and pay $5 to do some salvaging ... that i saw was this bicycle. Duct taped bike I’m not sure why someone cut two bike frames and then duct taped them together. You would think that if they had the tools to cut steel and aluminum [more...]
Date: 2008-08-25 05:42:51
What To Bring To College Checklist
Attention Freshmen or anyone wondering what they may be forgetting for college, ... service. Dorm Bedding: You’ll need pillows, sheets, and don’t forget that matress pad for your bed ... : Get a refridgeator built for a dorm that will chill your food and beverages. Cleaning Stuff: Clorox wipes come [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 20:40:03
Jobs in Bahrain: Career Openings December January 2009
JOB OPENINGS in GULF DAILY NEWS (ENGLISH DAILY OF BAHRAIN ) for : December 26, 2008 Please add Area Code (971 for UAE ) (966 Saudi Arabia), (965 Kuwait), ( Bahrain 973) (Qatar974) , (968 Oman) before you call or send Fax from other country, MOST JOBS ARE FOR BAHRAIN IF NOT COUNTRY AND CODE IS MENTIONED 1 GULF CONNEXIONS Bahrain’s Leading [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 09:18:32
Happy Green 2009 from GH - Time to clean behind your fridge, check your furnace, change a lightbulb and save money!
Happy New Year. It's 2009 and one resolution we should all make is to think about our impact on the planet this year ... , but really, hey the main thing is to clean the coils - you pull it out from the wall and vacuum ... . But, at least pull the filters and either replace them, or clean them. This should be done at least [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 02:11:42
Top 10 Small Business Franchises Available in Canada
Top 10 Small Business Franchises Available in Canada With so many franchising options to choose from, ... consultants in the world, offering clients a wide variety of web services and the knowhow to leverage them ... have the opportunity to do consultancy work. #3) Rotobrush Air duct cleanings have become [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 19:02:47
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 23:05:42
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 15:17:51
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 23:07:26
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 23:05:38
WHAT TO DO IF A NUCLEAR DISASTER IS IMMINENT!
~~~ IF YOU ARE READING THIS ON-LINE, PRINT OUT SOME HARD-COPIES NOW! ~~~ PDF version for best printed copy is here http://www.ki4u.com/guide.pdf IF you can do so quickly, e-mail the link to this page to all on your e-mail list...www.ki4u.com/guide.htm...with the brief message from you urging them to "Print and Read Now! [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 18:52:00
Exclusive: Backstage Magic At BLT’s “Rocky Horror Show”
by Melissa Malloy I have lived the theater life since I was thirteen [more...]
Date: 2008-10-10 00:58:47
Humidifier Education - Come Follow The Steps And Photos Of An Aprilaire Humidifier Being Installed
Humidifier Education - Come Follow The Steps And Photos Of An Aprilaire Humidifier Being Installed Posted by Dark Spider at December 17, ... air will evaporate this water and put it into your home. A humidistat will be installed ... Humidifier on a natural gas furnace which operates on 120 volts. Heat Pump Air Handlers and Electric [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 05:35:13
And this is why I don't clean
And this is why I don't clean Remember all that awesomeness I was the other day, cleaning out my laundry room, and OMG, even pulling out the dryer to clean behind it and replace the venting (or duct, or what ever ... it all "I am woman" like and damn it "I come with tools." Oh yeah, well fuck me and all that work [more...]
Date: 2008-10-25 02:10:01
A Practical Tool Guide for First-Time Homeowners: Part 2
Continuing on the theme (see Part 1 here) of what every new homeowner should posses in terms of home improvement tools, equipment ... is a solid choice) which is essential for running new silicone in the bathroom for tile or sealing [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 20:48:32
Wedding invitation
Wedding invitation Come one, come all, for a shotgun wedding between Bristol Palin, 17, of Wasillia AK, ... on the above list, as well as your own shotgun cleaning supplies and flasks of hard likker. Duct tape ... at Wal-mart, your #1 choice for all shotgun wedding supplies! Plumbing supplies, kitchen equipment [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 23:22:24
Have You Cleared the Chimney Yet?
One part of the home that is bound to be busy would be the home heating and the ambiance-setting fireplace ... may just go inward to you home rather than out the chimney. Cleaning chimneys is easy ... Yet? ambiance, chimney cleaning, chimneys, debris, diy, fireplace, firewood, handyman, home heating [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 16:24:30
Clinton Sodomizes Obama’s Chances With Cigar, Film At 11
Let’s make fun of Democrats some more tonight. That’s so fun!! 374 Comments Comment by mesablue on August 27, 2008 8:09 pm Bill’s been workin’ out. Comment by Bart on August 27, 2008 8:10 pm title FAIL? Comment by Rosetta on August 27, 2008 8:12 pm Suggest a better title, Bart. Besides “sup fagz” [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 20:26:08
