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Tag Archives: Handyman
Step One: I am powerless before lumens….
I have a co-worker who likes to poke fun at my addiction. Now, it’s not usually nice to make fun of someone’s addictions, but in this case, well, it’s part of my coping strategy. And at least I admit that … Continue reading
Let there be light!
Here’s a nice article about the next wave of indoor lighting, the natural-spectrum LED bulb. These will almost certainly be supplanting even the compact fluorescent bulb within five or ten years. They’re available right now in smaller wattages, but a … Continue reading
Wrenchin’
At the end of last year, all the big hardware stores started displaying what I came to call “dog bone wrenches”, because they look like dog bones. On each end was not one single head to fit a single size … Continue reading
I am Locutus!
Locutus, originally uploaded by Jaquandor. You will service me. All your power tools will be added to my own! I bought a Brinkmann LED headlamp the other day, for use when I’m on the scissor-lift at work — oft times … Continue reading
Oh, come on….
see more There I Fixed It You know, it’s not a hard job to do. A new plug will run you about $4 at Home Depot (or around $15 if you want the “professional” one). Replacing a plug on a … Continue reading
The Mystery Tool, explained!
The other day, I posted a photo of a tool I occasionally use at work and solicited guesses as to what the tool might be: It’s not a home-made plumb bob; I already have an honest-to-goodness plumb bob in my … Continue reading
I’ll bet the recruiter’s job is harder
Seriously, how do you interview people for this job? Those workers have to climb to the top of a transmission tower that is 1,768 feet high. That’s taller than the Sears Tower. The video starts off OK, kinda-sorta scary, but … Continue reading
Some Random Observations
Comments on some stuff…. :: I’m still not much of a fan, but over time I’ve developed a small bit of appreciation for The Family Guy. Mainly, I find Stewie (the megalomaniacal English-accented baby) and Brian (the articulate, alcoholic dog) … Continue reading
Productivity: I has it!
UPDATE: Oh yeah, I forgot something! Updated at bottom. It’s been a pretty busy weekend at Casa Jaquandor: :: Grocery shopping, as usual. :: Making dinner last night. I found a new recipe for Chicago Deep Dish Pizza crust, which … Continue reading
Frustration….
So The Wife’s car needed an oil change, so I decided to do it myself. She’s driving a 2000 Dodge Caravan now, so we went to Autozone and picked up the oil we need, a new oil filter, and a … Continue reading