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| Display Name: | morgie |
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| Member Since: | 3/13/10 |
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The best time to find a tool you need is before you need it. Having a good, basic tool set is the start. Adding to it only makes life easier as the projects get more varied or more complex. The benefit of acquiring tools in advance of needing them is the ability to get them at reasonable prices. For example, at Canadian Tire, a local source for tools among other things, weekly specials can have tools going for up to 70% off. These are often top quality tools including name brands and not cheapies. Being on a budget, this works especially well for me and it's worth regularly tracking sales in my town. Of course, this is an investment over time and some won't see the value, but for those who do, this is something to keep in mind. It's usually easier to loan tools than borrow them. How To Find the Right Tool for Your DIY Project |
9/23/11 9:37 AM |
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I rail against his grape juice commercial. Call it square. Why Alton Brown Is Against Food Trends |
9/22/11 1:00 AM |
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You can get letter and number punches that you can hit with a hammer to mark a tool. They are used that way to personalize golf club iron heads for pro golfers as an example. You can get a set for about $7 to $14. What's the Best Way to Label or Mark Kitchen Tools? Good Questions |
9/1/11 12:30 AM |
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I purchase boxes economically from our local box recycler. I limit myself to 1 or 2 sizes of boxes when I go. Having boxes of the same size makes it easier to load and unload. As well, boxes that are to remain packed after the move can be piled easily. This idea is also useful for general storage. On The Move: The Best Approach With Boxes |
6/9/11 10:19 AM |
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Learn what makes the real thing something of quality. You will not only have a greater appreciation for the real deal, but you will also learn where you can get comparable quality in something with less of a name. When Should You Splurge On the Real Thing? |
3/30/11 8:56 PM |
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What am I purging? The New York Times. Hey New York Times, I'm Not Throwing Away My Camera |
3/25/11 7:02 PM |
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I think they look better on the animal. What Do You Think About Animal Hides In Your Home? |
3/18/11 4:23 PM |
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Isn't freshly squeezed juice simply juice? Everything else is an attempt at convenience. Fresh Squeezed Juice: An Essential or a Luxury? |
3/1/11 9:17 PM |
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Milk crates, of course. Where Do You Place Your Vinyl Collections? |
11/16/10 11:20 PM |
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If you are going to do that, make sure you've read the user agreement. While Google likely has little interest in your collection of cat photos or undergrad psych essays, you should be aware of their rights and your rights under the agreement if you are going to trust them with your data especially if it is important. A Simple, Efficient, and Free Way to Back Up Data |
9/24/10 9:26 PM |
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A product like Loctite can also be used on fasteners subject to vibration without having to replace them. Preventative Measure: Hacking a Rolling Tool Chest |
9/19/10 9:05 AM |
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To cross cut a board, you can support it on a couple kitchen chairs. 2 sawhorses and an old door or piece of ply can act as a workbench. A few bricks can even be used to raise a piece of wood so that it can be safely cut on the floor. The saws are very useful. The First 5 Power Tools to Add to Your Tool Box |
9/17/10 6:03 PM |
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If you are choosing your first 5, a sander will get more use than an impact wrench. The First 5 Power Tools to Add to Your Tool Box |
9/16/10 10:13 PM |
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The amount of time he spent acquiring and organizing the pieces in his collection is probably better spent than the time we are spending commenting on it. When Does a Collection Go From Cool — to Crazy? |
9/10/10 11:22 PM |
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The knucklehead probably should have said "principal" instead of "principle". The advice is better than the diction. Duplicate Your Drive Before Selling Your Computer Best Reader's Tips & Comments |
9/3/10 3:54 PM |
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Moving your files to an external HD isn't a back-up if you are cleaning out the machine being sold. It becomes the principle drive for those files unless there's an additional copy somewhere else. Make sure you have 2 copies of any important files. 3 Things to Do Before You Sell Your Computer |
9/2/10 7:53 PM |
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To some, food is fuel. If this is such an issue that you would post something inviting public commentary, he's the one that should consider running for the hills. Tell the poor guy that you've done this and find out his reaction. You're problem will likely be solved. A Dating Dilemma! He Doesn't Care About Food at All Advise the Etiquette Expert |
9/2/10 5:51 PM |
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Even (Captain) Morgan prefers Goslings Black Seal, but Captain Me is fine in a pinch. Best Liquors: What Is Your Favorite Rum — and Why? |
8/18/10 12:02 AM |
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@st@cy Weekend Meditation: On Vandals and Honeybees | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn |
7/26/10 10:00 AM |
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Add up the amount of energy required to build a new house including the manufacturing or processing of its raw materials and it's safe to say that even a modest home isn't particularly an eco-friendly choice regardless of the claims by its architect, builders, and owners. Claiming a new house of this size is eco-friendly is simply ridiculous. Pierce Brosnan's Posh Eco-Pad | Apartment Therapy Re-Nest |
7/23/10 2:27 PM |
