Things I read, liked and bookmarked in the last 24 hours:
- Cuttin’ Glass and Taking Names Ever looked at a wine bottle to admire its shape, color, or translucent qualities?
Yep, me too. This looks like a neat project to make some decorative and/or fun glasses.
- Delete Your Account Ever want to delete a rusty online account but don’t want to navigate a maze of unfamiliar preferences to do so? If you’re drowning in social networking, blogging, and other sites, web site Delete Your Account shows you how to extricate yourself painlessly.
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Things I read, liked and bookmarked in the last 24 hours:
- Save Money And Stay Cooler with a Whole-House Fan – Household – Lifehacker
Depending upon its size, a whole-house fan uses only 10% to 20% as much electricity as a central air conditioner. Also, it uses significantly less electricity than a window air conditioner, yet it keeps the entire house more comfortable, not just one room. Installing one generally provides a good payback on the investment.
I'm seriously considering this for my house as our (non-functional) central air unit is from the 60's, and it's not really worth cooling the basement of a brick house anyway.
- How to Build a Simple Sandbox, CBS, Bob on TV, BobVila.com
An easy-to-build sandbox can be constructed in a few hours using basic tools. Most lumberyards will cut wood to length at no extra charge. Do-it-yourselfers with a circular saw or a power miter saw can make the required cuts with ease. A box of 2-1/2- or 3-inch galvanized nails and a hammer complete the job.
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- How to Build a Rotating Canned Food Shelf
Thinking seriously about having better inclement weather preparations, as well as overall better storage for food stuffs led me to this. I'm somewhat itching for a building project. This looks like fun.
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- Make This: Boon Stash Storage System
Individual storage compartments for sorting everyday objects is always good for workspace organization. Like a cafeteria tray for your junk drawer or home office, this simple, pre-built storage system is an easy, inexpensive, and attractive DIY when you've got some PVC on-hand.
- How Long Do Coffee Beans Last Once Opened?
To check if your beans are fresh, scoop 1/2 cup into a zipper-lock bag and press out all the air, then seal the bag and leave it overnight. If the beans are within seven to 10 days of roasting, they will make the bag puff up from the carbon dioxide that they release. If the bag remains flat, then the beans are not producing gas—a sign they've passed the point of peak freshness.
- The Burger Lab: The Fake Shack
According to Adam's sources, the meat is a 50:25:25 blend of sirloin, chuck, and brisket. Don't use too much oil. With a Shack Burger, you want the meat to stick to the pan—that's how it gets that flat, sheath-like crust.
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