Too Funny To Be True!

Too Funny To Be True! Have you ever wondered WHY home inspections are so important? Ever questioned the real necessity of them? I have! ... some minor details that needed fixing on the outside. Inside, there had been some remodeling ... to check. Now, with the cosmetic appearance of this house, one might be tempted to say, “Oh [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 15:16:56

Blog posts (141) | Videos (127)
 

Visit to a Packed Mid Valley

On early Thursday morning, I took a cab to Sentul to collect my car which was repaired and went straight into Mid Valley by 10am, ... songs .......... extended holiday season?The Super Home Ideas Renovation Expo was the reason ... from one of the brothers that it was chaotic in the basement car park. Too many cars were roaming in the huge [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 10:52:00

Death Trip

“We got so good, we had to die” – Iggy PopRon’s gone. No more riffs. No more fuzz. Ron Asheton died yesterday at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was 60 years old, but had always been the more ’straight edge’ of all The Stooges so it’s ironic that Iggy, who should by rights have died sometime around 1974, outlive him [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 08:58:45

Construction Remodeling is the Better Option in Current Financial Climate

Are you one of the lucky homeowners who did not fall into the trap set by unscrupulous mortgage lenders during the final bubble of the US housing ... your home. Building contracts can explain to you the costs of home improvement, and give you ideas on how ... for you. Now that you have a good construction remodeling plan and have the budget all in order [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 04:33:32

Tactics To Sell Your Home Quick

There are some basic strategies and tactics that you can use to sell your home faster than most on the market and get a great price at the same time ... , the carpet, the window sills, counter tops, look at every nook and corner - is it good enough ... blinds, etc. Once you’ve spotted them, have them fixed. Clean every inch of your home including [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 13:39:34

Olympic Hurdler Lolo Jones Signs With Twinlab

Twinlab Fuel, a division of leading supplement manufacturer ISI Brands, ... , the family lived in a church basement to make ends meet. In high school, when her mother was forced ... school, she gave each girl on the school’s track team a pair of new spikes, and donated $3000 to repair [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 11:49:22

Winter Home Checklist

Inspecting your home on a regular basis and following good maintenance practices is the best way to protect your investment in your home. Check and clean or replace air filters each month during the heating season. Ventilation system ... the outside of house; ensure family has good security habits.Check the basement floor drain to ensure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:39:04

it started with a drip

The sink in the downstairs bath has dripped forever. A few weeks ago, Doug decided to fix the drip. His “fix” was to replace the faucet ... twice during every wash load and a basement flood that soaked every towel we own, Doug disconnected ... grumbling about the leaky sink repair. We all started avoiding the downstairs and whimpered a little [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:45:04

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

DIY home repair

DIY home repair By Alan Chan | January 3, 2009 by Kevin Gillett People like renovating their houses. It can be anything. Sometimes it is a moderately leaking basement. At other times it can be bedroom wallpaper ... or that a dimly lit basement can become a sanguine, colorful room? In fact, much more is possible through [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 23:38:04

Solving Water In the Basement Problem

I hate rainy days for several reasons. For one, they cause heavy traffic ... the metro. Walking could have been a lot easier but it wont stop raining, besides, there was flood ... in your house that needs repairing, check out Call Water Restoration website. They also offer the ff [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 04:48:01

Carl Drega, Part II

I wrote this some years ago, 11 September 2002, on the first anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and e-mailed it to myself. It has to do with another terrorist attack. Not the one on New York and Washington; an attack on another town. The events I'm talking about took place on 19 August 1997. Later I posted the letter in our newsgroup over at sff [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 20:24:51

a day so awful, it is almost unreal.

Of course, the very worst days of our lives usually have only one thing go wrong, but it's a terrible, life-altering thing ... tomorrow, to fix the leak in the basement, so we are still limited to the basement bathroom ... and the boys spent most of the day in the basement refusing to clean their playroom.Athena's antibiotic [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 02:55:00

Official Episode Summary & Review: 7×04 - 11:00AM-12:00PM

Yo yo! Happy Holy Day to all!!! — Summary President Taylor instructs Moss to make finding Almeida and Bauer their top (and only) priority. She and Kanin discuss Dubaku’s demands, and the fact that she is between a rock and a hard place: either show weakness by giving in to terrorist demands and withdrawing the troops, but save American lives, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:02:59

How to Install Rain Gutters

Time Needed - Between 6 and 8 Hours Estimated Cost - $2 to $6 Per Linear Foot For homes in most areas throughout the country, having rain gutters and downspouts is necessary so that you can collect rainwater and carry it away from the home. Without rain gutters and downspouts, the water would erode the soil around the foundation of your home, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:36:28

Organizing Your Laundry Room

Organizing Your Laundry Room Tis the season for college students to began moving out and that means loads of great deals on organizing units and ... in her basement (just like me!) and clothes were piled everywhere. She had no idea of what was clean or what was dirty and the basement was a disaster. The team came in and renovated her laundry area [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 11:30:00

Ordinary Human Poverty

Ordinary Human Poverty Sharon September 24th, 2008 At one point in his writings, Sigmund Freud (who, btw, was not at all the caricature that many readers imagine him as and who is well worth reading in his own right) wrote about the difference between two states - one of them abnormal, and subject to resolution by the “talking cure, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 13:08:47

Weekly Roundup - January 9 Edition

Here's this Friday's edition of the "Weekly Roundup"...Congress asks judge to keep Bush records at White HouseAssociated Press - Jan 8, 2009The new Congress on Thursday asked a federal judge to force the Bush White House to keep documents on the controversial firings of nine federal prosecutors instead of turning them over to the National Archives [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 16:00:00

Life is Better with Lattes

Last night's post was chock full of nooses and razor blades. How do I get so low? How do I find my way to the bottom of that dark pit before crawling out, half-alive, in the morning?The formula is simple: artist + alcoholic = drama whore.It's a terrible combination [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 13:02:00

The Scandalist Scoop: Tuesday, Sept. 23

TMZ.com Wanna Clean Courtney Love’s Toilets? Are you a “non thieving non freaky housekeeper” in the Malibu area? Courtney Love could use your help! Sick of using agencies who supply her with “PIGS who steal,” the always crazy Courtney turned to the ever-reliable MySpace to find a new maid [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 13:10:47

damage to the truck. On my way home, I swung by the body shop to get the truck scheduled for it’s *gulp* $700+ repair and a rough estimate of length of time for repair (”at least four days” is what I was told). As I’m heading home, I call Goodyear to see if they can take me and my flat tire. Yes. I said flat tire [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 21:51:34

Water Damage Repair And Removal Services: Cheap Or ...

There are a lot ways in which a home or a building can be threatened by a flood or water damage. Cyclones, hurricanes, storms, simple change in climate patterns can lead to a flood in a home or basement. Leaking pipes, drains, ceilings, and sewage backups could also instigate water problems [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 03:15:02

Cybernetic Extension

I will not lie to you, my friends; it’s early yet as I pen this, and it’s already shaping up to be a gloriously shitty day. Thankfully, I do have some good news to spread, and that helps to take the sting away a bit. I spoke with Wheelie Cyberman over the weekend, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:05:59

Cybernetic Extension

I will not lie to you, my friends; it’s early yet as I pen this, and it’s already shaping up to be a gloriously shitty day. Thankfully, I do have some good news to spread, and that helps to take the sting away a bit. I spoke with Wheelie Cyberman over the weekend, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 15:44:02

Did I read the sign right?

Did I read the sign right? In an office: TOILET OUT OF ORDER..... ... AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD Outside a secondhand shop: WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING ... ? Notice in health food shop window: CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS Spotted in a safari park: ELEPHANTS [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:34:54

Innovation from Constraint (the extended dance mix)

I gave a talk a few weeks ago in Barcelona that was pretty well-received and widely blogged. Specifically, several bloggers have picked up and amplified the seven key points I offered in the talk - a list of principles that I believe characterize much of the best innovation coming out of Africa [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 20:45:09

Ten Tactics for Improving Your Luck

Yep, you read that right. Luck. To me, luck occurs when a positive and fairly unexpected event happens in your life, whether it be financial or otherwise. Thus, improving your luck means increasing the chances of such positive events happening - and also increasing the chances that you’ll be able to take [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 20:00:42

Do Not Go To Law School

If you are a college graduate, a college student, or a high school student, and you want to work for someone else, ... of the basement document reviewers (instead of the salaried skyscraper document reviewers), wishing that you had joined some profession that couldn’t be offshored, like plumbing or auto repair [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:36:23

Dear Life,

Thank you for allowing me to breathe. Very nice of you ... to call our repair guy. We have a service contract, you know. One that covers things like broken ... to overheat and spew green phlegm (or antifreeze) all over the basement floor and all over the furnace.We shut [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 22:54:00

FEMA Assisting in Repairs for Indiana Hospital

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $6 ... . In addition, the first floor area sustained heavy damage from standing contaminated water ... , Indiana.On June 7, 2008, flood waters inundated the hospital. The entire basement, containing much [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:40:00

Burglars cut computer cables

Burglars cut computer cables by John Stith / The Post-Standard Wednesday October 15, 2008, 2:34 PM Auburn, ... the Health and Human Services offices. Those offices are located in the basement of the building and face ... had a key to enter the basement level, because there were no signs of forced entry. Lt. Joseph Weeks said [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 19:03:10

50 Ways to Save $1,000 a Year

Looking for ways to save money this year? Want to boost your savings in a tough economy with little effort or pain? Good. I’ve got 50 (fifty) ways to painlessly stash some extra cash without losing a limb or getting a second job. Some of these tips will score you instant dough, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 03:37:35

Clearing Out Clutter: Letting Go So I Can Move On

One of the most popular resolutions is to de-clutter one's home. Saying good riddance to junk has increased in popularity as awareness of concepts like the law of attraction and feng shui have grown. These approaches teach the idea that clearing out clutter creates space for new energy, new business, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 03:35:55

Drip, Drip, Arrrgh!

Recognize this picture? Remember what it means?Yup, our basement's wet. Again. And yes, it's the hot water heater to blame ... on it, and all was dry but this evening I went to the basement and suffered from squishy foot syndrome ... of the basement isn't damp tomorrow after he's done. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 00:46:00

A buyer’s right to do “an additional inspection”

This is a “real estate is local” post, as it refers to an option generally afforded to buyers in our local standard inspection clause (Form 35 item 1) b. on page 1).  Here in the Seattle Area, a buyer usually has the right to do “additional inspections”, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 19:26:29

Home improvement gift ideas, part 3: Picture books

This book, Black & Decker’s “Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement,” is right up my alley ... that the book covers every project from bay windows to bedrooms in the basement to ceiling tile to fireplaces to showers to wet bars. Maybe package that book with Black & Decker’s “Complete Photo [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 12:17:07

Live from the universal Builders’ Show: World’s First Pellet Fireplace

Live from the universal Builders’ Show: World’s First Pellet Fireplace January 20th, 2009 | Category: ... efficiency and for maximum heat. Original post by Cameron Snyder building plans book cable home security home theater aquarium stand kitchen projects www diy table stores home tube amp planner screen pc midi [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 21:53:00

Where We Stand with the Project

Okay, I know you have all been just dying to know where I stood with the whole hall/office space renovation project. It's involved ripping up the nasty BART/church basement project, putting in some superb beveled/European tile and putting in moulding. Sadly the the aforementioned hoity-toity tile has yet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 03:48:00

Trevor Traina: Easy Ways to Get More from Your Car

Welcome to 2009. Chances are, your New Year's resolutions do not include buying a new car. That might be a very new feeling for some auto junkies! No worries, the one you have now is likely perfectly good and able to last a lot longer than you may think [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 07:28:13

Things You Need To Know In Cleaning A Flooded Basement

Things You Need To Know In Cleaning A Flooded Basement A Flooded basement is the last thing that you ever want to happen in your home. It will cost you money and time to repair and can really give you a huge headache. A Flooded basement can be the cause of several events. This includes sewer backup, a leaky or burst pipe [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 16:18:49

Live from the worldly Builders’ Show: Festool Introduces Line of Smart Drills that Perform Big

Live from the worldly Builders’ Show: Festool Introduces Line of Smart Drills that Perform Big January 20th, 2009 | Category: ... change electrical bmw diy design Repairs Advice fireplace basement home pc clothing projection screen ... magazine solar screen printing plans Plants punk building speakers Furniture electronic co2 tube amp [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:17:00

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

Live from the universal Builders’ Show: Delta Shows Off Its New Touch-Operated Faucet Technology

Live from the universal Builders’ Show: Delta Shows Off Its New Touch-Operated Faucet Technology January 20th, 2009 | Category: ... music channel e36 diy car home cable projection home improvement project screen printing Advice design tube amp flooring screen com midi home security planner Hardware upholstery electronics projector [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 21:08:00

Porch Make Over

We have begun the reconstruction of the porches of our old house ... the weather here in Cincy. There will also be some gutter and water damage repair, but the main project is new porches and a sun room. "Some damage" is a bit of an understatement- these 100 plus year old houses [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:17:00

Swelling in DiPietro's knee

Swelling in Rick DiPietro's surgically repaired knee prompted the Islanders to cancel his expected start tonight in Calgary, coach Scott Gordon explained after the pre-game skate today at the Pengrowth Saddledome. When DiPietro returns to Long Island with the team after tonight's game, his condition will be "reevaluated [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 20:39:09

The Top Franchise Trends For 2009

Two words will be dominating the franchise landscape for 2009: cautious optimism.   Here’s why: Marketplace Fear The gyrations of the stock market during the last quarter of 2008 have left many investors skittish. This skittishness trickles down to the financially successful 45-55 year olds, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 07:30:34

PRESIDENT OBAMA TURNS PAGE ON BUSH

BY STEVE HOLLAND and CAREN BOHAN WASHINGTON - Barack Obama took power as the first black U.S. president on Tuesday and quickly turned the page on the Bush years, urging Americans to rally to end the worst economic crisis in generations and repair the U.S. image abroad. “Starting today [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 06:40:56

Want to come upstairs and see my credit score?

When should you do it? On the third date? After meeting her parents? Half-way through the first date? When it just feels right? ... by the TV ad where the heroic male character blames his dismal basement dwelling on his girlfriend’ [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 10:00:00

Simple artistry: Minimalist contemporary home in the heart of Copenhagen

Simple artistry: Minimalist contemporary home in the heart of Copenhagen January 20th, 2009 | Category: ... projection diy screen printing guitar to the rescue flooring home improvement home loan kitchen plans ... projector diy upholstery carpet sump notebook antenna clothing led audio home design framing home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 16:29:23

Very Strange Watchmen Movie Update

There’s a very odd post over at the official blog for the Watchmen movie ... of the system, and the lower portions of the track were abandoned. 100 yards from the repair yard the tunnel ... , probably in the sixties, and build the steel stair that connected directly the basement we’d stumbled [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 18:54:28

51 - 100 of 141 Posts
Page: First | < Preceding | Next >
0 | 1 | 2