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Way to set the bar!


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Donkey Kong Game For Daughter Download the Pauline Patch

3/13/13 10:52 AM

There is a battery and 3G wireless in the base station, according to the website.


Scout: Home Security Aims to Protect Renters, Smart Phone Users
2/26/13 3:49 PM

Seems cool. My only turnoff is having to change 12 sets of batteries every 6-12 months. I briefly looked at the website, did anyone see if it tells you when your batteries are low?


Scout: Home Security Aims to Protect Renters, Smart Phone Users
2/25/13 9:07 PM

Thanks for the clarification.


This Is What 30 Years of Collecting
Video Games Looks Like (and It's For Sale)

2/15/13 11:58 AM

This sounds great until he down sold it in the second sentence "I realized that if I want to play at least half of my games, I should live two or three entire human life..." Yeah good point, I shouldn't waste my time. Why does he need 5 PS2's Boxed?

I hope he gets a good penny for this impressive collection. Maybe if I had a very large family who would appreciate this.


This Is What 30 Years of Collecting
Video Games Looks Like (and It's For Sale)

2/11/13 3:48 PM

Before shots always get me.

This is really lovely. We live on the ground floor. We get a decent amount of light but we would love some more. Even though our floors aren't dark this would definitely lighten up the room.


Before & After: A Worn Out Wooden Floor Gets a Chalk Paint Finish VanHook & Co.
1/29/13 10:07 AM

How is the swing holding up? She's four years older. Does she still use it? Did you have to make it bigger?


10 Simple Projects to Start the New Year
1/2/13 11:51 AM

@Rob Ungar
I'm sorry that I clearly upset you.
Yes it is just urban legend, but it is written into standard apartment leases. Since the lease is a legal document it might not be law but it is something of legal note. The participants have legal obligation to follow their lease.
I didn't just make it up, it's just common stuff up here. It's not written into the housing code but it is binding in most leases.


Neighbor's Treadmill Noise: Help ! Good Questions
12/13/12 8:29 AM

Depending on city codes, here in NYC it's about 70-80% of floor must be covered by rugs/ carpeting. If you are fine with her other noise you could always play this card.

Do not try and set someones schedule. No one likes to be told when they can have permission to do what they want when they really don't need it.

Tell her the noise is a problem and the vibrations are causing some small damage to items in your apartment. Offer to buy or pick out a thick rug or insulation mat to put under the treadmill. It will klll the soundwaves from the machine going down and virtually cut all the vibration to the apartment. Not only will it cut off the noise pollution in your apartment but hers will go down as well. It will really benefit her more than you.


Neighbor's Treadmill Noise: Help ! Good Questions
12/11/12 9:31 AM

That blanket is beautiful, but I'm with the others wanting the chair. Only 6 more days until the chair is available!


Win: Harbor Boysenberry Blanket and Pillow Set Holiday Giveaway
12/6/12 8:53 PM

Bruin,
Do I need to use the app every time I want to turn a light on or off?


Wi-Fi Adapters Let You Control Lightbulbs From Your Smartphone Design News 11.19.12
11/20/12 9:36 PM

#3 does not ship to USA, international AT readers enjoy!
#4 Too much light is a bad thing. There are many lights out there that are blinding to other vehicles or pedestrians. Shining a bright light in someones face at night is not only annoying but hazardous and illegal, goo.gl/K69sL. Make sure that if you use a bright light to point it at the street.


Improve Your Commute: 5 Tech Accessories for Your Bike
10/28/12 9:12 PM

It's not to hard. The few times I had to change email address I always keep both open, if I can. Then align all my devices and computers to default send from the new one. Have the old account automatically forward all email to the new account and within a few months I find most of my correspondence catch up. If I lose anyone they find me on Facebook.


How Frequently Do You Change Your Email Address?
10/25/12 7:55 AM

My grandmother had a spool like this back in the day. I though it was so cool. She had a bunch of different threads and only had one with a hollowed out storage spool. She never used it for needle storage. It's good if you travel with a spool of white or black thread as an emergency spool. Hers was a bit longer than a normal spool to fit the needles, a few buttons and I guess you could put a thimble in.


Game Changer!: Spool Of Thread With Built-In Needle Storage
10/22/12 10:03 AM

I need to see square footage on this.


Finally! A $100k Chicken Coop
10/17/12 2:40 PM

I could see building this if you had 10-15 families living in it together, otherwise, you're an idiot.


The Queen of Versailles:
Building America's Largest House

10/3/12 6:28 PM

This will be happening in Brooklyn!


DIY Pumpkin Keg Celebrations
10/2/12 10:51 AM

I was in an apartment once that the bathroom was divided into two levels. The tub was along the edge of the levels so it was sunken around three sides of it, but you can enter and leave the tub on the lower level as you normally would.

I love sunken tubs and living rooms. One day I would love to have a sunken tub in a sunken living room, but it would blow too many peoples minds.


Creative Solutions: A Hidden Bathtub Marie Claire Maison
10/1/12 11:27 AM

Shouldn't the alternatives be about the same price, not 3 times costlier?


Alternatives to Apple's New Earpods:
Better Sound For Less Than $100

9/25/12 12:31 PM

The other name for this would be child deafener. Make sure they wear hearing protection. I don't like the idea of putting a leaf blower next to my child's ears.


A DIY Leaf Blower Hovercraft The Makeshop Show
9/20/12 10:15 AM