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Decluttering? Don't Toss it, Freecycle it!
By KeterAs you declutter your life, you may encounter several typical barriers to parting with items, such as:
- When items with sentimental value have been identified as unneeded and in the way
- When thrift stores won't accept items that are too nice to throw away
- When it just isn't practical to hold a garage sale due to legal or time constraints
- When throwing away items seems horribly wasteful
If only there was an easy, ecologically friendly way to recycle yo » READ MORE
My House
By Keter I thought I would start to share some pictures of my weird place. I love the proportions and the solidity of the structure; the surfaces and some of the strange accoutrements, however, need some serious updates. When I was demoing some decrepit shelves that were hung from the ceiling in the master bedroom, I was hit on the head by something that fell off the very top...when I had a chance to look, it turned out to be a genuine vintage hippy has » READ MOREConcrete Floor Refinishing Experiences?
By KeterHas anyone had a concrete floor (textured or stained) installed in their homes? Has anyone attempted to do it themselves? I would like to hear about your experience with the installation, and if you had any unexpected expenses or durability/maintenance problems with the floor. Also, how thick of a pour is required? I see some vendors that claim as little as 1/8 inch is required, but that seems liable to chip to me.
My house currently has » READ MORE
FLOR at Target Stores
By Keter I was just doing my weekly shopping at my local SuperTarget this evening, and lo what did I behold but FLOR carpet tiles! They had about 6 different types in stock. A carton costs $59.99 and is enough to do a 3'X5" area.How To Block Adservers with Windows Hosts File
By KeterThis DIY computer tweak is for the web and blog addicts on this site. (I resemble that remark.) It will block most adservers and provide a happier, faster, and more secure websurfing and blogging experience. This post was prompted by a conversation on another topic in which a community member mentioned he was having trouble with popups and ads on a link I provided. I wrote this article a couple of weeks ago for another community. Please read » READ MORE
DIY Cord & Charger Organizer Box
By KeterVia Lifehacker, another method of organizing cord, transformer, and charger mess. If especially like the idea of labeling each hole with the identity of each cord going through it. I label my cords using a Dymo label printer, and when a cord can detach from its transformer, or if I'm using a "generic" transformer for a particular device, I label the transformer as well. (Tape over the switches on the generic transformer, too, to prevent accide » READ MORE
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