Archive for May, 2008
Counterfeit Square D circuit breakers recalled…again
Filed under: fix-it, electrical, recalls and safetyThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Specialty Lamp worldly, Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 371,000 counterfeit “Square D” circuit breakers, due to a fire hazard. The circuit breakers can fail to tri…
How to fix a leaky water valve
Filed under: fix-it, weekend projects, plumbing, tools
There are various places in the home where water valves are located. One prime place is where the water supply enters the home. that is in place to shut off the supply for maintenance. But by the course of moment, these can develop a leak. Not o…
Make a cork table lamp
Filed under: home decor, weekend projects, crafts, lightingI went to the store the other day and perused the selection of lamps. Talk about cheap crap, er, I mean expensive junk. I couldn’t find a lamp under $20 that wasn’t ugly or in need of some serious style. I came home totally bummed that I did…
Construction Chronicles: compose a park out of your back yard, Part II
Filed under: weekend projects, landscaping, outdoor, staying green, stone and concrete, Construction Chronicles
This is the second part of my five-part series on the transformation of a backyard into a very nice park-like atmosphere, consisting of paver walkways and patios, a water feature, and sod …
Playdate table with Stools a Smart and Simple Design
Designed by Lawson-Fenning for Nurseryworks ( a Los Angeles-based furnishings firm founded by Traci Fleming and Kaye Popofsky Kramer ), the Playdate table + stools is smart, clean and simple design. Great functionality prepare that table & stool set a perfect playtime addition to any contemporar…
The Geekiest Toilet Ever : Souped Up John
What you are going to see in that post is a realistic toilet that was featured under “Cool Inventions” in National Geographic Kids Magazine under the title ‘Souped Up John.’ An ultra pimped out toilet, that is the ultimate in geek bathroom luxury. It features a TV, TiVo, DVD, XBox, laptop, …
Bathroom Remodeling Ideas, Pictures & Inspiration
Today I was looking for bathroom remodeling ideas and I’ve found an Italian company that produces contemporary contemporary bathroom designs. that company is called Mastella and it was founded in 1984. Today Mastella is a solid company with a consistent, easily identifiable image, run by Anton…