Oh, the poor guy...(non-snark, housebuilding post)
I know this guy trying to get Platinum LEED certification for the house he and his family are remodeling. He built an interesting above-ground rainwater catchment system that he was telling me about on the phone a couple weeks ago. We also talked about insulation. The fab Gf and I are using a closed-cell polyurethane-based expanding foam [more...]
Date: 2008-08-13 03:53:21
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Suggestions on building a fire outdoors
The January/February 2008 issue of Adirondack Life has an article entitled “11 Winter Skills Every Adirondacker Needs to Know“ ... drift, how to build a good wood pile, how to avoid skidding on slick roads, how to avoid falling ... with dryer lint or sawdust and melted wax, using a shot glass as a mold. For a roaring blaze in the icy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 19:07:31
Editing Photos and Adding Textures
Very rarely do I scrapbook a photo I haven't edited - at least a little bit. Almost every photo can use a little touching up in my opinion ... , Dustin last month. It's cute the way it is now, but I'm going to show you how doing a few extra ... way to change to black and white is to choose Enhance Adjust Color Remove Color.To change [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 17:59:00
Last Weekend's Thrift Finds
Today I decided to show you some of the things I found at the thrift shops last weekend. Starting with the little deer in the picture below ... on a piece of wood veneer. I couldn't believe it when I saw that it is signed by the artist ... ? I just like glass - and this is so pretty and heavy. And besides, it reminded me of a Jello Mold [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 18:23:00
Million Dollar Listings Slip Through Their Fingers!
Million Dollar Listing is turning over hot properties again tonight. Last week saw Josh close a sale, Chad fight with his girl, and Madison get the brush off from his one true love, who happens to be a woman. What’s going to happen this week? Previous client Pierre is ready to sell his 7,000 sq. ft [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 03:15:20
House Hunting
We met up with our realtor on Sunday to check out more properties and basically try again. I had done my research and had a variety of properties that may or may not be available. That’s the one issue I have with the reality website, I can view tons of properties but not all of them are still available. Some are contingent and others are pending [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 15:55:00
Ice on your Hooters can be a good thing
An ice storm has a silver lining. While aggravating, causing a mess and many hours of clean-up, ... of some perceived threat to their pocketbook. Hmmmm… .To clean up storm damage, we have to prioritize, and remove ... for the trees, but is does mean more good firewood for us. Even though it is quite a mess to clean [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 06:38:17
In Depth: A green home renovator's guide (By Brita Belli, Brian Clarke and Tracy Tullis)
Whether your home just needs a touch-up or you’re feeling more ambitious, it’s a very good time to go green. Eco-homebuilding is expected to double its market share by 2013 to between 12 and 20 percent, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Energy savings and improved quality of life are top drivers of this growth [more...]
Date: 2008-08-28 15:00:52
6 Must-Have Characteristics to Look for When Buying a Home
J.D. is on vacation. This is a guest post from G.E. Miller, author of the 20somethingfinance.com blog for young professionals. With home prices down, foreclosures up, there’s an influx of great homes on the market with less ... for those willing to do some homework, and who meet the prerequisites of home ownership. Although it may [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 13:00:30
i don’t really enjoy throwing up.throwing up is pretty cathartic. i used to find it hit a void i needed to fill. subsequently, i did.i found that it was important to drink a lot of water before i threw up. and after.while i can not say that i would recommend throwing up as a recreational pass time, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 01:40:41
What are Popular Home Repair Scams?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The last time I changed our furnace filters, I sliced my finger open. I’m not a handyman by any stretch, but I do attempt to take care of things around my house. There are times, though, when you just have to call in someone else to fix something [more...]
Date: 2008-06-11 06:06:39
Home Run Piece Baby Crib
All of these problems create opportunities for you to build a business around your hobby and fill the needs of others ... . 00 is somewhat difficult to swallow as a bargain. Other mold designs and styles are considered and the above mentioned two poker chips mold designs are just among the thousands designs that exist [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:33:42
a day at a time
time is more precious to me nowso I won't throw away big blocks of it.I want to know what is happening in my own heartand in my world ( ... away, letting the fire in the wood stove be the only man made light in the room.The day had progressed ... . I wish I had a picture of the lime green Jello mold full of fresh fruit, it was "electric [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 12:24:00
You Are The Sexy Bohunk Kind: Primal
This week I’m featuring a his n’ hers YATBK! Today is Primal, tomorrow is his lovely wife… Alias: Primal Age: 33 Height: 5’11” Weight: 225lbs, I work out Relationship status: Married and swoly (a swinger/polyamory mix) Sexual orientation: Straight. Just the same, my ass gets squeezed by more men than women [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 12:00:32
Birth Of A Baby
Proof Positivity: Baby It’s Cold Outside It’s getting cold and frostbite in some regions is possible. In Cleveland, OH, where I am from, it gets so cold that when you come in from it your hands burn from getting warm. Here are a few tips from me to you:*If there is shelter nearby then stay in the shelter to keep the wind from hitting you [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 13:56:07
Madame Tussaud: Witness to the Revolution
When you mention the name "Madame Tussaud" most people think of the wax replicas of celebrities and politicians housed in the infamous tourist trap, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Each sculpture’s eerie realism holds the key to their allure. Not only can you get two inches from a live model of Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 16:41:49
The art of recycle, a tranformation of reusable materials
Think green is not always have to plant new trees, reduce the use of todays energy or other global scales stuff. Although they are also necessary, but in more practical way, something that you can... Read the rest of this article and more about the world according to shearyadi! [more...]
Date: 2008-07-27 15:07:09
Reasons why Darkfall is catching my eye
Mahirim or "Dog people" This game has been in development longer than some of you have been able to walk ... s up to the players. Of course there are downsides to killing the races that are loosely aligned ... that penalizes you for killing someone who is supposed to be allied with you. However, this penalty [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 19:57:56
Suet Feeders Are Ideal Solution For Your Relaxation
bird feeder When you want to relax and listen to nothing but the sounds of nature, your backyard can be the right place to be ... , as animal fats and some by-products can easily stick to them and can lead to mold and bacterial formation. To clean the suet feeder, simply soak it in a cleaning solution before scrubbing it clean. Oxygen [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 17:47:34
A JOURNEY THROUGH ROMANS 9: THE VESSELS OF MERCY (9:23) ~ PART ONE
The apostle Paul noted that God was willing to display His righteous anger at sin in the vessels of wrath (9:22). These vessels of wrath are "prepared for destruction." Arminius writes, For He is not angry with them except when they have already become vessels of wrath; nor when they by their own deserts are fitted for destruction, does He, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 11:00:00
4 bedroom with Fiished Bsmt in Saratoga Woods Louisville KY
4 bedroom with Fiished Bsmt in Saratoga Woods Louisville KY Posted by Daren Bailey under For Buyers, General Information Very nice 4 bed, 3 ... great room with built-ins, ventless gas fireplace and crown mold and surround sound, and formal dining ... and additional access tops storage. The basement has pergo type flooring in the game area and carpet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 23:26:19
Beaver Lake metal shop students mix new technology with traditional tools
As students walk into Mr. Ford’s classroom, they plop their backpacks down on tall, maple drafting desks ... the mold for pouring. Photo by Christopher Huber Beaver Lake seventh grader Andrew Springer, right, tamps down the artificial molding sand as seventh grader Paul Jett helps him prepare the mold for pouring [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 22:53:21
More on the Wainscoating
Okay...before you ask - NO - the wainscoating is not done; but I can explain.It was a long night last night and I was dragging today. I'm beginning to wonder if a cold is in the immediate future for me.Since I was dragging I had to take extra care to make sure I didn't screw up. Didn't help though [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 01:21:00
Materials: sheet goods
We all need materials to make things with, right? Well here is a basic list of a lot of the materials that might be good for making or crafting projects. This list is not intended to be a final list, but rather a starter list. Sources for purchasing these materials were intentionally left out, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 10:01:22
Splat Stan Coaster
I always use a coaster near my computer just to try and keep any moisture from drinks- “sweat” on cold glasses on hot days or ... where the wood of the table needs to be protected, not just computer equipment. The Splat Stan Coaster is not boring at all and is a real jump away from the old mold. The coaster, sold individually [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 15:35:01
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: An article from 1967
The Messengers The cover on a new LP album called Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is a photomontage of a crowd gathered round a grave. And a curious crowd it is: Marilyn Monroe is there, so are Karl Marx, Edgar Allan Poe, Albert Einstein, Lawrence of Arabia, Mae West, Sonny Liston, and eight Beatles.Eight? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 11:13:00
1000+ Free High Resolution Photoshop Brush Sets
Hundreds of thousands of incredible Adobe Photoshop brush sets are all over the web. Due to this phenomenally vast amount of Photoshop brushes available, you can now add patches of dirt, rust, floral effect, swirls, mold, oil stains in your artworks and photos to give them an aged [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 13:29:37
Hot Wheels’ Goodwill Ambassador
At first glance, Bruce Pascal looks exactly like what he is: a respectable middle-aged commercial real-estate agent with a wife and family ... spoke to WorthPoint from his home in Potomac, Md., a suburb of Washington, D.C., about his abiding [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 06:14:05
Swanky Dog Hotel?
Proposed Bill: Humans, Pets Buried in Single GraveBy Chantal Anderson - Seattle Times staff reporterSen. Ken Jacobsen and his cat Sam that died several years ago. The Seattle Democrat has filed a bill that would allow the commingling of human and pet remains. Forget the notion that dogs are man's best friend. To Sen [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 15:00:00
Basement Wall Insulation Detail
Basement Wall Insulation Detail Lately I’ve been swamped with questions about how to insulate basement walls ... and inside while the lower portion will dry to the inside of the house. The drying cycle releases moisture which can get trapped in adjacent materials causing moisture problems such as mold, mildew [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 16:01:56
How to sell your home fast in a buyer’s market
As everyone should know by now, the housing market has tanked. The down market is discussed on the news, in our local and national papers, and is a popular topic for personal finance and investment blogs. A quick search of pfblogs.org returned more than 1,400 results for “housing market” [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 09:00:05
50+ High Resolution Textures, Tutorials and Resources
Hundreds of thousands of incredible Textures are all over the web. Due to this phenomenally vast amount of textures available, you can now add dirt, rust, floral effect, swirls, mold, oil stains in your artworks and photos to give them an aged, damaged, dreamy [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 20:48:47
Be Here Now~2009: This tutor wants to build on earlier adventures…
keep calm and carry on Originally uploaded by jelene These pieces that follow are from Sight, 1(1), May 13th, 2006~ the student psychology newsletter initiated PSI Tutor as a fierce tutor:mentor and student learning advocate. Be here now… “There may be a long list of things to do, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 05:29:15
Review: God is my Coach by Larry Julian (Excerpt Included)
Title: God is my Coach: A Business Leader's Guide to Finding Clarity in an Uncertain WorldAuthor: Larry JulianPages: 240Publisher: Center Street (January 5, 2009)Genre: Non-Fiction / Christian / BusinessEdition: Advance Reading Copy- many thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy to review for the WildCard Tour! [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 09:00:00
The Scorching of Georgia
The events described in this article took place in late August, 2008. Last month Russia invaded, occupied, and de-facto annexed portions of Georgia. During that time it was difficult, if not impossible, for reporters to see for themselves what was actually happening [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 08:41:40
Making Products Greener: Choose the Best Plastic
This article was written by Jeremy Faludi in November 2006. We're republishing it here as part of our month-long editorial retrospective. One of my gigs these days is to be the green design consultant for a small startup making a consumer electronics device [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 20:21:51
Best Of Design - October
This October brought lots of really cool design articles into the blogosphere with lots of neat ideas. I have been compiling this list over the last four weeks, and today bring you the best of the online design world for October 2008. From tutorials to inspirational posts, this compilation has everything you would ever want [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 21:39:47
10 Steps to an Organic Bedroom
10 Steps to an Organic, Non-Toxic Bedroom January 14, 2009Did you know that you are sleeping on a mattress soaked in ROACH POISON? If you have a new mattress then you are!!! Mattresses are required to be flame-proof, and so the BIG MATTRESS companies are loading them up with Formaldehyde, Antimony (Arsenic), Boric Acid (Roach Poison) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 04:05:44
Making a Green Cleaning Kit To Clean Everything in Your Home
More eco-friendly cleaning tips from CleanCrews.com. This time, Annie B ... ! By Annie B. Bond Most modern synthetic cleaning products are based on age-old formulas using natural ... back to the original naturally derived ingredients is a way to make cleaning products that work, don’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 05:37:36
Short Story Competition: Fourth Batch Is Open for Voting!
Here are ten more short stories for your delight. This is certainly the most creative batch we have had so far. Some curious ideas and formats have been used by the writers. Anyway make sure to read them and cast your vote to the story that you want to see featured on the grand final. ( [more...]
Date: 2008-08-11 18:34:45
A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares
“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 17:00:10
DrumBeat: November 23, 2008
Russia president, warships to Venezuela to counter US CARACAS (Reuters) - Warships, nuclear power, arms sales and perhaps cooperation on oil prices -- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev is in Venezuela this week with an alarming sounding list to wave under Washington's nose. The U.S [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 12:08:18
Essential Oils Blends and Uses
Better Living With Essential Oils Practical formulas you can use in Personal Care and Your Environment Personal Care - What Essential Oils can do for Your Skin: l Penetrate lower skin layers to work on moisturizing and healing. l Stimulate and regenerate skin cells, to heal skin damaged by sun, burns, wrinkles, or injury [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 20:51:18
Change to Concrete?
Although the majority of American homeowners, a full 76% of us, live in wood frame structures, ... and indoor air quality more and more homeowners are considering concrete for their next new home.” Beyond ... , more comfortable indoor environment. Will we continue [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 19:29:30
Try It; Yule Like It!
After each Daring Baker challenge has come to a close, it’s with great excitement and anticipation that I return to the forums, ... like a sophisticated ice cream cake.First things first, a specialized mold was in order, lest I settle [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 05:00:13
Playin’ Free in PDX: A Free Music Archive mp3 sampler of Portland, OR (MP3s!)
via Tommy E at the Free Music Archive It's time for another heaping offering of mp3s from WFMU's Free Music Archive! ... Squeaky's Below PDX label, Au, Black Elk, Dragging an Ox Through Water, Explode Into Colors, Glass Candy, Grouper, Here Comes a Big Black Cloud!!, Pulse Emitter, and more after the jump! Ilyas Ahmed [more...]
Date: 2008-08-18 22:25:11
At Frontline of Foreclosure Crisis, Counties Go It Alone
Image by: Matt Mahurin With graffiti-scarred walls, ... properties like the Irongate townhouse — the damage left behind by the subprime mess. Unlike banks ... to buy up and repair foreclosed houses. But since the Hope for Homeowners program launched [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 11:01:40
Rebuilding a Green New Orleans: Social Enterprise in the Lower 9th Ward
Executive Director of the non-profit Make it Right, Tom Darden, has been working closely with New Orleans officials and community leaders like Charles Allen in order to rebuild the Lower 9th Ward with eco-friendly houses. He dubs it, “the toughest redevelopment project in the country [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 23:45:06
The 25 Most Anticipated Movies of 2009
Over the past few weeks we’ve beaten you to a pulp with lists. We laid down list after list in our 2008 Year in Review and even gave you Ten People to Watch in 2009. And while you might think that’s enough. That you never want to read another list from the staff of FSR again, we must disagree [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 09:32:00
Reasons to choose hardwood floor as your floor covering
Busby SEO Test There are many reasons to choose hardwood floor as your floor covering. · Wood doesn’t trap fumes or dust like carpet ... of wood. Busby SEO Test Once you’ve made the wise choice to add wood flooring to your home ... . · Mold and staining are not problems for wood, like tile grout. · You can easily and cost [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:50:20
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