I get more done when I have too many irons in the fire. I need to start a 1960s saw restoration like I need to give birth to quintuplets.
Still, the old saying “If you want something done right, give to to a busy man…” Thanks to modern wokiocy, we encourage the reader to
There is, it seems, not very much reliable data for the average – non-statistician – to consider when deciding to get a vax shot or not. UN-like the US CDC, however, the British have been much more clear (dare we say transparent?) in their reporting. For those keeping track, the latest is out in Week … Read More
One of the keys to keeping my kitchen tile job in line was having the right tools. A lot of weekend home-handy-bastards (and ‘ettes) get caught in the Project Trap. Like the “Triangle of Fire” (oxygen, fuel, ignition source). This fire triangle is an easy memory tool for K-12 school children to learn. But, not … Read More
It was only natural for the topic to come up (winter heating). It had been a fine Saturday, and with temps still around 72F my martini and Elaine’s champagne were enjoyed on the screen porch. As the sun poured in, weakened by winter’s approach, Zeus the Cat wandered in, looking for human companionship. Neighbor Dan … Read More
Sorry I didn’t get to this a little sooner (like a week ago) but turns out tiling a kitchen is not one of the fastest things to take on as a “home improvement project.” If you’re in a hurry, might we suggest Formica or Wilsonart from the Home Despots or Lowes? Seriously: Tile Causes Time Dilation! … Read More
No report on my whiz-bang installation of tile in the kitchen this weekend. Because other events overwhelmed “The Plan.” That’s OK, though. Gives me a chance to talk about Project Planning. Which is a seriously important aspect of Life in the Shop. Steps and Pitfalls Given that most Home Shop Projects involve usually four operations (measure, … Read More
Comes now the time of year when “Winter Readiness” is on the agenda. Along with some of the best “working weather” of the year, most places. “What’s Working Weather?” This is an old home-building and firehouse term. Because firefighters, many times, have real hands-on hobbies and side hustles. Like building some of the best new construction … Read More
(US – As in UrbanSurvival, of course. Not the “jab-and slab” gang So’s we’re clear.) Shop Inflation Although it’s speaking heresy to the ‘stupid woke’ that fact is many don’t have the brains God gave cats. Yes, inflation IS real. An STS reader sent us photographic proof of how the “inflation game” is being played … Read More
Ton to go over this morning. First, though, a useful think, or two, about the fall’s economic calamity to come. Even if you’re not subscribing to our Peoplenomics newsletter, do be aware that even though a “hard down” is likely in the US economy this fall and into early spring, there’s a case (in the charts) … Read More
USER HINT: Right click with your mouse and – if you have Windows 10, select “Read Aloud” so you can watch the sun come up while drinking your coffee and having today’s column read to you. (I have taken to this tool many times to help proof read this column. Hasn’t helped, but I can … Read More
China now owns the world. It really should piss you off, but the deck is stacked. Besides “woke” is fake and cover for a China-lite version of Social Credit planned for ‘Merica. All as the U.S. is suckered into greater racial division (thanks, CRT!) and into hopeless gender bending (thanks sex-pref marketers!), the realities that matter … Read More
Reader Notes: Because high frequency ham radio antenna design is maybe not your “thing” it’s a good idea to read the Saturday column (Part 1) to grasp some of the underlying technical angles. There is one general shop tool note at the end of this article. If you’re not a ham, that may be more … Read More
With the holiday weekend ahead – and a break in summer weather across the South from hurricane Ida, due to come ashore within the day – time to line up projects and tools for the big important projects this Fall. With this in mind, a quick overview of the first of our Four Shop Operations … Read More