The Cozy Coupe Rebuild – Jaguars Edition In typical PVC Guy fashion, instead of doing real work, I was wondering the internet looking at cool stuff people have built. I stumbled upon what I thought was a one-off rehab project where a handy lady took an old, beaten up Fisher Price Cozy Coupe and rebuilt […]
Homeowner’s Complete Plumbing Guide
Everything You Need to Know About Your Plumbing System Almost everything you ever buy comes with a manual or set of instructions. Cars, electronics, appliances and even your mattresses all come with instructions for car and maintenance. Most have a troubleshooting section, it comes in multiple languages and gives you more information than you could […]
How to Resurrect a Neglected Toilet
I have put together a case study for breathing new life into a neglected toilet. I used every (applicable) cleaning method to make this look sparkling clean. It is used daily by 3 full time male employees, in addition to numerous suppliers, drivers and vendors. Unfortunately, we never have customers visit this location, so management […]
Sensory Tables – How to Improve Your Child’s Development
Almost every pre-kindergarten classroom in the country has one or more sensory tables, centers or bins. Young children in a structured classrooms spend the majority of their day engaged in some form of sensory play. But why is sensory play so important? Isn’t it just an excuse for kids to make a mess? Well, no, […]
Shakespeare and Water Closets – An Ode to Thomas Crapper
“What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” ― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet What a strange combination — Shakespeare and water closets. However, I have found that his name has magical power with many people — and for good reason — he has a […]
Best Rainwater Barrels – Buying Guide
Best Rainwater Barrels Water prices are only going up. If you have not read our post about the global fresh water crisis you should check it out. Freshwater is a necessity of life, and as such, people are willing to pay almost any price for it. In economics parlance, this means that water is an inelastic […]