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Archives for April 2013
NHL’s Shutout Kings
April 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As a (wanna be) goalie, I have the utmost respect for those who stand in between the pipes. Here are the stats pertaining to shutouts for NHL goalies. I must mention that Martin Brodeur is from my hometown, along with other amazing goalies.
Millennials: Not Destined to be Life-Long Renters [INFOGRAPHIC]
April 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Shared with Permission: Millennials Won’t Be Life Long Renters
No More Tangled Extension Cords: How to Wrap Up Your Extension Cord Like a Contractor
April 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Do your extension cords look like this when you’re unraveling them, no matter how nicely they were wrapped up?
Today we’ll going to show you a tip that will banish tangled and knotted extension cords from your life. It’s called the Contractor’s Wrap, and I learned it from a Boy Scout leader who worked as an HVAC man back when my mustache was merely peach fuzz.
Here’s how it works. Read the article at: ArtOfManliness
Step 1: Connect the Male and Female Ends Together
Step 2: Make an Overhand Knot at the End
Step 3: Make a Chain of Successive Slip Knots
Put your hand through the loop of the overhand knot that you just made and grab the two strands of chord beneath it.
Pull the two strands through the loop and form another loop.
Put your hand through the loop that you just made. Grab the two strands of cord beneath it, and pull it through the loop to form another loop. Repeat until you get to the end of the cord.
Step 4: Tie Off the End
When you reach the doubled-over end of the cord (top image), you’ll want to pull it through your last loop to form an overhand knot.
Finished Product
Your finished product should look something like this. Just hang it up to store.
Unraveling
To unravel your extension cord, pull out the end to undo the overhand knot you finished with and then just keep pulling. Because you have a chain of successive slip knots, it will all just magically unravel without any tangling.
Doubling Up for Longer Cords
If you have an extension cord that’s 50 feet or longer, I recommend doubling up your cord. Instead of pulling two strands through your loops, you’ll have four. It’s important that you grab and pull through all four strands when making your loops
Finished doubled-up Contractor’s Wrap.
Give Me Color: Homeowners Want More
April 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The painting experts at Sherwin Williams conducted a survey of homeowners to discover what were there plans, projects and dreams when it comes to adding a bit of color to their homes. The results showed that 62% of homeowners are planning a painting project this year and 74% feel they need to add more color to their home.
Take a look at the infographic for yourself by clicking here or on the image below. Good luck with your next paint job.
What Are The Best Seattle Neighborhoods
April 17, 2013 By 1 Comment
Every year Seattle Magazine publishes its list of the best neighborhoods in the Seattle metro area. A total of 15 made the cut, based on the following criteria — the presence of a unique urban village, walkability, interesting homes, green space, and a strong community identity.
If you’re in the market to relocate, click on the city name to get a resident’s perspective on what makes the neighborhood feel like home.
Abandoned House Rededicated to Reuse Grows Like a Living Organism
April 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
An abandoned house purchased from a college is now a growing, adapting tribute to reclamation and renovation. ‘Fargo House’, a project by professor of architecture Dennis Maher, looks like a veritable museum of junk. But for Maher, it’s much more than that: it’s an example of how changes in an architectural structure can be interpreted as art.
Many of the flaws in the worn-down, abandoned house are still visible, like unfinished walls and deteriorating ceilings. But rather than rebuilding them to look new, Maher collected other items that are seen as past their prime and began to build them into the structure.
One piece on top of another, the bird cages, broken lamps, dollhouses, mirrors, globes and statues create complex walls of objects. New pieces are constantly tacked on, so the space continues to evolve around Maher. Within these seemingly chaotic groupings are hidden themes relating to the function of the room. For example, the Wardrobe Room is full of chests, screens and closet parts.
Maher sees this project – which is also his home – as a work of art that is never complete. No unwanted object is too random to be included as a small component of the ongoing renovation process. And while a house like this is undoubtedly difficult to dust, you’ll never run out of things to look at.
Creative Typographic Furniture
April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Typographic Furniture from TABISSO offers a collection of fancy furniture that is designed as alphabetic letters, words, quotation marks, and punctuation marks. The collection includes chairs and lamps, offering a quirky, fun way to personalize your home decor.
