Posts tagged: humor
How to Survive a Family Christmas
By DIY MavenDashed expectations, drunken relatives, unruly children. Aah..the joys of the holidays! To help you experience the festivities and remain unscathed, check out this entertaining video.
Stuff White People Like - Modern Furniture
By alexorellaThis person's blog is hilarious and this entry is spot on. I don't mind being made fun of when it's totally true. :)
http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/03/02/79-modern-furniture/
Nine Things to Buy For The Billionaire on Your Christmas List.
By ChrisjobIt seems that this list would better titled, "Nine Things for a Billionaire to Buy For You, If You Happen to Be on a Billionaire's Christmas List"... Still, an interesting look at the excess of the holidays.
1. A ride around town: Bugatti Veyron $2 MM
2.Something for that empty wall: Modern Art $8 MM+
3. A bath toy: A Super Yacht up to $200 MM - $300 MM
4. Some beach gear: A Submarine $80 MM
5. A weekend getaway: A private island $10 MM - $100 » READ MORE
Aluminum Tree Spotted in the Wild!
By DIY MavenAccording to ATOM (the Aluminum Tree and Ornament Museum), occasionally an aluminum tree can be found in the wild. This rare specimen was spotted at the lip of the Grand Canyon in 2004. Extraordinary!!!!
(Photo by Ayn Claybome).
Roast My Weenie
By DIY Maven
Hey, check out the little man with the big weenie! The stainless steel stick figure ($15) could be just the thing for your next barbeque or tailgate party as he’ll keep your hotdogs and sausages far enough away from the coals to prevent burnt kabobs. And this guy isn’t a one trick pony either; his other appendages are useful too, as you can use his arms to roast peppers or mushrooms. Via Greenhead.
Cartoon Carpets by Dan Golden.
By Chrisjob"Dan Golden is a New York based artist who has shown his playful yet sophisticated work in galleries for nearly a decade.
In 2006, born from a desire to reach beyond the art world, Golden partnered with interior designer Ford Lininger. Together, the two developed a line of luxurious, contemporary rugs based on Golden's art and launched the collection in Spring 2007."
These handtufted rugs come in four standard sizes, with custom sizes and schemes » READ MORE
Plumbing of age: what every first-time homeowner should know about the sewer system, part two
By bruno
Our septic series continues. If you haven’t already, you may want to read the first part, well, first. Part 2: Snakes, worms, and severe burns.
In the morning I awoke with the sudden realization that I couldn’t do the one thing I wanted to do most: use the toilet.
I thought of going outside, but it was broad daylight, and my neighbors are not that friendly.
Bodily fluids are great motivators, though, so, at 7:30 in the morning, I lur » READ MORE
Plumbing of age: what every first-time homeowner should know about the sewer system, part one
By bruno
I wrote this essay shortly after moving into my house, and I'm digging it out after being reminded by another first-time-homeowner's post about the joys of main-line backups. Part 1: The sewer never sleeps.
There was poop coming out of a hole in my basement.
I came home near midnight. I had some papers I wanted to put away. I went down in the dark, and when I stepped off the last stair, I heard a splash. No big deal, though. I’d had lit » READ MORE
