tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55595263061136675862024-03-14T09:12:30.108-07:00Current MusingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-67013671048807418902012-11-11T22:24:00.001-08:002012-11-11T22:24:38.441-08:00A Sunday of Work<div><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnKPgu8PmtaJkFDDnXWntC67JsAQT-QhIGJai5D8JGUc1eWUCGbN-lnS3gGEjTAO-rW9Ak4lN5gJ2_lhmoEDCGiDLyipilchphunGiGqeqL-uupmbJNQYjMndfTjRQ2-UjvKOtnyS27Z2A/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7x9ujdqeCVeoWjmdJBauU8TtJfLRuNT3D-HpA0AxOBVcQVyIFNWZVDmEZxEFqfwGx8AH5GAWnn7EdkjOcp3p6LZ3wa2Fx9HldXuqoBdBtUcfw1C9zlH9GTfjcGV4EsE42Sz7gg7Yaolyd/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5O4-iBHAdv3x1kUDqVuuyOpV1WHt2BHQ3BOcAWV_G57oHPFYLtwZX9tlQ3OuWsTeEZ6jN_zammgmPhTBZCkZPLXfTBBtbi5sn_rQ4g7l5z4IuiV9idMtkB4LwakMXTdtQnt-XyfF22VL/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilBueKYyyY5-gkUJ_ZX1M4Md88JmBCM6b-4m1R7qBAZuZva4Tw2Gwuki1w2qklhfo0FAOzHcd87L9_XizHDGcdSx9BxM0v16CmFOMAFwfaSeotvjyGFG4C7dh7a8rgd5HcWEAeUrlXJ7Oe/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxap1JVdMzjUB45FuVCvxF71IzifCLk1UAi5wAoyeBxmGavN1MUaq-b57VCDrxAbQBKbquFyCCmGiJ18qRdIThyqlv-UgEPI7IuPIorw2XszwnchqQpJShWti-aw2NRSvRjYaKU71GbaK/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4n9XsJ4EvbSR9CRFqNXQ8Y3gVSvrryVha8v9DHIwgrhm_KJmfI5JILVDY_5n2NiLYrDTvKA7q6cDLn5Qd2ecdtaOfX6g8AhejPVwLgSvFovyzrHDTiKPETOWULp_ecQu5ZNezh7LJM0Q/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbul4Uftf5nP8bKeebV70I6I9G3KKWZX5R3RVjxf8YJxKNOAXbV4b5vKfUFM3qvaeDeaRGj7unAb3kfxPTLLbjj2lOgikxPkrTUkB-Ldrr7upXsKlWtbDhCM-z8jv_1adSx4ZwxQcUxTR/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYfsQzBHKAQI9xKkPaMc1dNoOB_el4Ej0YiGMw4qOR3oyF57ZdQsAVcT_hMuxBJgaUPpoqMZ_aUU8Yq4jWjfoWyUMiEX2i-2RgmzSQr8St3KfAN6exLBnksBhzq3J_3-QsIth6FTltFt0/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfatryZPzRLCcQKPapPQrYMMwnBtRs7XEkeAI-a9XYYe2XMUUK1yUpbs8hX28jBRMLPAosmP6dpxjTalF9tKzlpQvIySLotcq_8VmHtf5vUYzgq-zUOnbuQwZVkXHTo4Jt3xoLluZi8V6W/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2MAKbpvcEJ-YFoTX2A999_eDN2LSP5YMJqgQqhgNtxKocBwXTIqBtN-U_18RRPRVj7WUuXc-86xFSZ5M9UfgBN0MmyQ6zcSLU92YOsiFdeJCMBd-bTM-mgPgmrlNJFLrXDwN_Qqiq3xpc/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcMtl7lOQRjrk0FVnDXhQvonMtFnoKCGcHzARkFB_Zt3b3iX2u9hUgdLkmkvAlNpueutOJFqRi1U10o0bUuxWvjYocY3j_51ZbLA022FSxFh43RFw3kqxN8Egja1GG5yVe-xxQkvro-Ba/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8k3oQpEQ_dkoL54BSzaUW1et2omBOosK9cO35wr0PiXk8EgCX2NLOqSJI9zct8rPyI1bKwpV2MBp6OuKv4pwW4qmjHpjbGYJhxb6K5Pa6ywErEswJbiTopJXPVnmaeDApn9ymejx7o44O/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn5f1wAoUKLNr6d8Bgl9KIhhJqpqTBSC1_R6zeBxfDbkx23dZUvmuT02_w6Yn3fy2-sVvy0xEAFjFFF4r8JQ_KWDjKQlNJGbBBb4wf-G1c4JpMhM1dAoGGAhczPRWTD3TwkJ8SaSklP3GO/' /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-69731893729027665582012-11-10T00:19:00.003-08:002012-11-10T00:20:06.393-08:00Living room full of Ikea cabinets<div><p>Were in the process of assembling them. </p>
<br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarmN6iwB8anMKujAR3ZryXh3vMdyd0vbEqMjBgySfgmUW-BXbOfL5VsVeYgpm8OfS8hG8ek8AbqUVTUiciFAIqWLjTqSjooIYc1sJ8BG-ssMuSuSBVFRzYthOpjrP_iAjNIxbUnlXGKpE/' /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-26868577397025015002012-11-10T00:19:00.001-08:002012-11-10T00:19:22.322-08:00Bathroom - the finished product...almost<div><p>It's pretty much almost finished! Were kissing vanity mirrors</p>
<br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFGsSK1rbo56QEvMgJ3mlIP6pnxVYQG7RkjcRfKI1qKOvjxsZDbrU_a0ue1kVvTgQfkBKm5CWqP-9AkeTTZVWEMs5KVMooYVfGHKAMx5buE2QLNcrYxcAN1lHguVhzCFLcwnq0OuFKSMb/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBx0a3FB0bAi4JQzMo2T55KSV1deUr5QVcI4iORmvGd9wdsCatEKbYaVxDSyeq8uAqug1AYdSKdN3FSXnImuO-NgiCOql1e2v2HUoTTzNUdnExXTyw7PrHu48KXGxlOhHS9DKo7_C69SS/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dVZ5o63IY6wIvJbxS4jUYjXXE5NezvdKcL19qtq-Kn-tT2vj8aIis1sgzVnGCT4lOKAjrHwyUhe5lwyyjJfkXsyvIZl4EhFvvQs0WZjNgD8-bjViVnRH3Za_uYX_0soJHzJeqIM0mS6y/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-dmnDLw8fSvqU92ZAJBYhAcAQyDl0AJnkdX-rxKs4mA6zLWZVB7Q8PLLb9hqglDM7WIN3wzX-9j8B6s0qiahkHFtCMZKUBmSQE9L6bP4lpi8ZcU9utpN_afA4_tjZhqvgKqyvkZBtFSRY/' /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-51076231818171536752012-11-08T08:31:00.001-08:002012-11-08T08:31:19.218-08:00Updates to kitchen and bathroom<div><p>We ran out of time so we hired contractors to start and finish the job. The contractor for the bathroom pulled a bit of a bait and switch. He was bidding on the project and bid a low price. However what he failed to mention was what was and was not included. Turns out putting the fixtures was extra. Are you kidding me? By the way did I mention he came highly referred from a friend? To his credit he does great work. The scary part is he did the bait and switch in the middle of the work so it felt like he was taking our bathroom hostage and we had no choice. So people out there looking for contractors be wary and get the details of what they are and aren't going to do. Try to get things in writing. Get multiple bids. Ask what some common things other contractors may do to bait and switch. More updates to come. </p>
<br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimVB_kbbcbmr011jPB2nQkBhH7Jq3i4Cd2hgoTvQLa5frHUVeribLzsPg-Gi-nqHC4dlhtsE-ncID7K5kRnjmy0Ka1bHgx_FFqsoTmSUXxsrl64UCZza0Q6I4VhLtcCu6H6fT5JSnUlrKv/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFi9Xf3N8dWFcCK3RjHtbJz3IA5cbcWUyh9JeC64ocsEpXo9mejFqaXCcpAdLyCm64yQWyXM8H5hC5YtMpZUp9C-E9lZFM17IrVqbpH4Z-BgD5_1JQLUoeUhuIKfRW__nMMiaoeB8Grwf5/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTXhOhTDHOZ4PehijaR03D5GAWVy8uqKzfNeGA_RF3epnkPLsZ_7tOY0zqjSY5LFBW08JMZTSrwxfSYITKwLj2OVRN46OvGqmg-GuNyc1MTmBGIQnubT9kc8TA2FUtRV7PBmJD5pUhpRY/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1cBbLbiGY1Nb0RQJ7bg5rpAsUro3aCPjAF_ZXV0EvxC83od03y0Z73NtJK0KIM7WLRFuk8Rn-TIy8f3ErCuxzuHnYR8pSr1NMB9bBT5kM08HB5m564JTk-WjFmXZn8ttBBHVCcDqjN-5/' /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-64563621896374785462012-11-03T22:18:00.001-07:002012-11-03T22:18:33.051-07:00Bathroom tile<div><p>Updating the bathroom tile. </p>
<br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16ACEAE2N0Sbz9anObsz1ckCWW9AjRm7-9GeK9mP8_VR81g2MsnSGAO11ijbcA7sJ5JuaOFKuYmeygYf-dNgG2mn-itFmzyKyaFQ7OIV7T8te1PfwwbiPuTCd8uAcmsFvGJh4yR3ePpGP/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrtyZIazT-FPoIS_mrWrabfgKYAH3eB-N7VK7b54FVUYNzBYYxwtDM5LE9-kgS6ROrH4YnGVe1Z8FMwPdugwjXvA_mqAIzU3PhUg_xj6djmD-2xn8wni-0px-SijfN_RhXwtHApIHjBQz/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eDlZO46dWpsd7HrU3mPRHYHzow9kh2gcK_tAeJwjLVcvf_yUxMyCRK28RIdQcWoXcXtSbGVe00iGy33A4SugyzGZGPaFeybDT2P8sQE5HikpjzPE7PYjyArq3J_LBMr-_wOToWj2XkF6/' /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-77322625252285509122012-10-29T22:02:00.001-07:002012-10-29T22:02:12.053-07:00Updates<div><p>Updated pictures</p>
<br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8qEd8JKCSbCPB56jqDxXaHdtqtIU3B69MaQKdwGZZmx1pa2f8qhvWVtr05IkzgFbrg1S2B3JOxCJR6x2orHF8TDWiLGUlt_L9UJOgW8nU5TA36pdXpFsIu6FKEnE-Gap1cN__3YVbgE3I/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsFksCC7YR6bfoo84uqQCVihtnzWSa9xVFIQ_hVPs-1k2CeKGmQrI6Zc740iauaBCSOly06lpwvrlvFztDVa1xoXrkI8ax8Jr_yyvdaEhybQiQECQp3wej2-HThaF2KNlTGkmeUH9vU6H/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3RPFm9IFTFWFIER_fDX7yRgq9enD67Ahmi-Lfc8DNBCXMgFZMLPqUt3xZWaPAX47QvZUMBBmOh8AJT1GqQxJBDWL1B1Ov5aar0tot7hdzpTTGXuXmF_Zh5g98jx4yDTH3T4HvcOaY8j_/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAe24ikd8ZO9NAOABAMr14MQS9f5OSJTIulYcmZV3RfycvEPlihyPsRep0cUuuDEcQw0EEiC3_weWjqpiRNjVK0iLP06zNuHjKHkFFHK_3HJd9Ptm_lJliKGAqhZ1VR3m3goN6OLaKYp6/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMpGYTTroLrD7YpqSi73PhZLDMRQF2CDntAsFJaZJkoKqfJZSvw3yv6oZIGqdp5ZaRS8hEHDI0hDYAk2j5L7zad4SAfnzsZ7Dlmre0rk_70Xjsj-qxoPzyaBb-N7-g6vE3cWTgz4kw7h42/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqJO3fYCXD3ovsXJgwHw4dHx-_otlCyjsuR2U8cJ1RGX8ExVkMc0pcKvu4CuGrKYgVaO6yTXE3jJH4bTXTVLzlDRjd5BnwhrziCRXh_qjiKXNpjIAHnuirNNX7ILpi2CQENHOc6EFAqim/' /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-42591468006489742032012-10-24T22:58:00.000-07:002012-10-24T22:58:50.941-07:00DenSorry for the lack of posts lately. As we were sanding and doing things what we started to realize is that there was lead in the paint so we stopped trying to do it on our own. Instead we decided to gut the place and replace things so we wouldn't have to worry about the lead paint in the future. Just an update on the den...we tore off the wallpaper and we are having a paint professional repaint the place to make sure the lead paint is all sealed in. You can see pictures of the den which used to be knotty wood paneling, now its all white and makes the room look a lot more spacious. Of course its only primer and it will be painted a different color. The den is now being converted to our dining room.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSkYXdR8RscWokEOxOKwqTn0kewRsxnjt2GeaUmL7WcUNy6FYARwR3g9FagC1rtw9Db6Xj7uCAG3yTxvobXn4i1GeBoRbymS5QscOlsN9lXDnD2ndJq58TwgeORJrbivKifH3hazazlbxW/s1600/photo+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSkYXdR8RscWokEOxOKwqTn0kewRsxnjt2GeaUmL7WcUNy6FYARwR3g9FagC1rtw9Db6Xj7uCAG3yTxvobXn4i1GeBoRbymS5QscOlsN9lXDnD2ndJq58TwgeORJrbivKifH3hazazlbxW/s320/photo+(1).JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqB6vvRpDHfcPF7ryIHOpQyOyeELb_xYSafsDcxbuHsMyB8YvIlHBAAIwFgSzwrhxDpw9t9-v5Tti37AWhi77na_dY7QLrCTdeCt8d2voXmv0AQkthZmUDEV7lDIMtcdfltx7OGSFmIYN/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqB6vvRpDHfcPF7ryIHOpQyOyeELb_xYSafsDcxbuHsMyB8YvIlHBAAIwFgSzwrhxDpw9t9-v5Tti37AWhi77na_dY7QLrCTdeCt8d2voXmv0AQkthZmUDEV7lDIMtcdfltx7OGSFmIYN/s320/photo.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-40164385889617103332012-09-26T21:28:00.001-07:002012-09-26T21:29:20.899-07:00Bigger pictures for lights<div>
<br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2dYuz3vSEWqUDOhf_qGIbh8Huw_qWXCPCTqGEXwwqjUP5eWp6lVJyVBWHRmrj-jdXMi2JbKeLrXgmeeGrxNcHuiupcj3oCtmc7LdU7a-BD8KYXHKPtzFhhhD97NssrovZ7OV_reZOsuRL/" /><br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzAxUcbKKnLHm0-UReHnlAqtskFc1wssC317kyi_GlqMOGZXyKFgKF19ckzNI0YYQnSiCz1je28et4CKSrfjsHZu50sP5wAZkmYxvAOg3LAyOsDZcz5irhnnUs_gu8p5GfH3Y4vGBfnCz/" /><br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGG8sCTDboLi8G3GiugBgaQsr-ftnOoIcUGgw9bFe3M5xHbMmx3DQg5YUDyuLaeQaIyWSRn92wxiz5x_GNS-Tc7RpZmfLLBgrzumSdCNi1Q751i84fFRlb9-8yt3V_jg_QGUJzLYv6Xw8/" /><br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOP9K3SP9pyooaNRSq6TZywpRxhy_PJuCQJiyiQeA3LC9q7v0LThvHo7oyS3npzP-QB_YubMQN7sYx1U22ZKUnZsHi0v-AlPOKd87-dA2hzEIEWHWo1EJZsJVhM0d-JeBKOnL06MlBdKIR/" /><br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51BUf0O8beUK56K4jOVCp9UDqEro_tCF2fyEV67GdY9HlFL_Hox2azSyOE1VRwUysv2oPR6dhpBEBQvYQmMgerM8UGIQlh22U490_sWqsbulS3RYLqRHqucpMhViQicogOI2dwime2xP5/" /><br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhvjFT7IbphGT4NSpB_gX6TRq3Wk4F3uV9iGMLsXTBZnIOej-p59-DHifbOn8y7ow41ef14_lhps3wCKTggqXKcXYlh_NoeGcbjFJrIUNE56snZpb1cdvsjHUY3pB-keUdsUwxGQGAGUO/" /><br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih08ju3QVWLiW-KX_EBdEGNg8ilLXvVDeUIvFBpCPgeaxbIQEuUEmShcv4HDV-jc1jmRzleBaRdTeGfJ4qu5fWlcqkFoD4UzKfO21Ik5jnv8jlzF-372WoRGqGZB7qYA35M1Oe1zQgIac2/" /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-66688121261079576012012-09-26T21:13:00.001-07:002012-09-26T21:25:58.525-07:00Wallpaper RemovalRemoving wallpaper is a lot tougher than I thought it was going to be. A small room took me two days. You will need the following:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Spray bottle</li>
<li>Laundry Detergent</li>
<li>Razor Blade</li>
<li>Putty Knife</li>
</ul>
<div>
The process is to score the wallpaper, but you don't have to. The wallpaper needs to be sopping wet then you can remove the first layer of the wallpaper. Once that part is off you can spray more solution onto the remaining paper...this way removing the paper part a lot easier.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-bLS11yqCmDmcqz13cT5vbWiKD5ikbBWwtZgC-TvMbpb_UuAvbNGiCKt45YzediV59_QZAJiX7-rxPZV62Km8k_XqLqOuYO_3c2ayDfxPc-KSgfi-5iHne5s5M5ww9xvdxbngFyoJhh8/" /><br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXo1SsNOu1TkUOOh13XZyG7HFE_7FcJspm5QGQiY-VHCw2hwUONMr0iFX4mzWPwSAiMaU6YUBLL3YVNCq_SKZEDh4hAwPIF0gLByNBjLHL2Zznkm6v-NeXcWwfmheUCUQtadT2DYN1EqPB/" /><br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRPoW-VO14QG0dbtoYcRSMDCs4Ym5GVvD9IiMlVXCvfDzx3HoN4SNZhC3d7s4M07KbIb-kMp9AUtRrtiK7Rd2ZcycacsiSvKUI3ih5GP9HX1GT5YyPcMyepFcAmJzarM4icQO3vvt1WzpE/" /><br />
You can see the wall paper, then the yellow part is the remaining backing of the paper. You will essentially be taking of the exterior of the wall paper then the paper part.<br />
<br />
To mix the solution you will need really hot water (2 parts) and laundry detergent (1 part). Its best to do this when the weather is cooler otherwise the solution will evaporate. To do this you will need to spray the solution onto the wallpaper, make sure you cover the outlets below and the ground because this will get sticky and messy. Once you let it sit for 10 minutes you should be able to use a razor to remove the outer layer. It will take several tries. Once you have it down to the bottom layer it will be much easier to remove. Continue to do this until its done. The wall will need patching so make sure you use some spackling to cover up holes and dents.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-13254290355082884752012-09-26T20:35:00.001-07:002012-09-26T20:35:47.212-07:00Mowing Your Lawn - The Old School WayI was debating between gas powered lawn mower and a hand reel mower. One is powered by gas, the other is a manual rotary blade. It is a small yard so it is the right choice for me. I can use it any time I want because its quiet. It doesn't pollute, nor does it require any gas. A good article about mowing is <a href="http://artofmanliness.com/2012/05/23/in-praise-of-the-push-reel-mower/">http://artofmanliness.com/2012/05/23/in-praise-of-the-push-reel-mower/</a><br />
<br />
I recently bought a hedge trimmer, hand reel mower and a leaf blower.<br />
<br />
The mower I bought was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000139Q56/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000139Q56/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00</a>. Its not bad, but I kind of wish I spent the extra $20 for the greenworks one. I was struggling as to figure out whether or not to leave the clippings, but after reading several articles it seems ok to leave the clippings there... in fact its actually good for the grass.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-86784092438104350272012-09-17T21:34:00.003-07:002012-09-17T21:39:57.502-07:00Upgraded Lights<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmju4-b7AuVO4E7HqA6-7nfq04LXG7TcT27xF9Pfb0O6NNcNsZ9ItQbgbRoX5q7J8BPNdveeR3kotfGSfhWgH1HVPd63pQ5jTuQVaWjNRl1FGlrmudWPG0_xrlcqXcjV2ZK1VORSBXgMpu/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmju4-b7AuVO4E7HqA6-7nfq04LXG7TcT27xF9Pfb0O6NNcNsZ9ItQbgbRoX5q7J8BPNdveeR3kotfGSfhWgH1HVPd63pQ5jTuQVaWjNRl1FGlrmudWPG0_xrlcqXcjV2ZK1VORSBXgMpu/" /></a><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOwJdMaCbAImS3NcnixtuOMRRiX7XFuL4NxkPhZ32mBHL3QijIMsaKsK-IAdXpPy2vH5IEYPwouyxEFGpCxPJN5cQobyJr6e-76sNxs5nJf2IIAKJxhit143kt40eAKw92yq-LJDxMqVXw/" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X_-fqzceyLSBSC93OATX6K7qYLWGbg3CkeClIN21ZXOWjmdvatz7KeH42NSq68MacLPWRp6gk6Sp2FtjDNPyfw07mQ1ICzZAm567Tp2Oz2M0gwdAqpSaT3Ni92sfCAEbGVWjRMj7RpSI/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X_-fqzceyLSBSC93OATX6K7qYLWGbg3CkeClIN21ZXOWjmdvatz7KeH42NSq68MacLPWRp6gk6Sp2FtjDNPyfw07mQ1ICzZAm567Tp2Oz2M0gwdAqpSaT3Ni92sfCAEbGVWjRMj7RpSI/" /></a><br />
<br />
Kitchen with new switches done before patchwork by our Electrician Daniel Flores<br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVPNL-VT9rOiSa5ln8iY97Jo6LlAwERMLBQMBqbPlNTaYuGlvnBt492Abazu8oinVo5Uucd59IC4cgdhjNIleS4459G_vYOqEjwe-QozfanWBkOB5FyD1DzdIR3C4PfgNWtrAxMgwJlHt2/" />Before recessed lighting we only had a single light<br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFyvRtCfvYIj1awVLFYHqR_7NDoXaCbWo1JbCP7yTlqxIkorqfa9cpE539MGqGXlhlOieV9WPOukc_8OQI7l0eUu02YHDVV3RvjsJKZl2jyhXSfUGa5Pjd__6bMeifss9o2JTT4uY_Xza/" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1MXMcnJoRptIR_JjahbHr1NhDViRSG0F7lk-bhAZXsuwvTaPpknWMcbFMf-LYIr5CelI2DQnpSmqxDaP9TDn1dOn5Ij8WH0MF8DdlsGCyGK8hMy2dyGZwGmdpLAiYTNKp6yfgRW4jCA-/" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqlgV09_Rt6b7uChKp-JOdOf5THBmFQhuYx5f112dpzWN0YLZ22eFaXN9tGDA-ZQKt9CY-aj2almO30bi97Fqi1pA4WxKG4YvNQzunKfR7AkDQVYExaRNPDoQszFyiKtLRC21iihyy2Rlc/" /><br />
After he installed recessed lighting it changed the way the room looks<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnho6ssBaPFVi4mivktswrtm52urB6Pivhyphenhyphen4f8_jCAT4uhDYZMMGC4wzSBEBxVAhWN-u1t7wLknYokb2BUeQsHl1-L5bJ6EapqXHVgypyEvjmfkEzDT2IIay8FcA4GifXPiaIobrILlSP1/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnho6ssBaPFVi4mivktswrtm52urB6Pivhyphenhyphen4f8_jCAT4uhDYZMMGC4wzSBEBxVAhWN-u1t7wLknYokb2BUeQsHl1-L5bJ6EapqXHVgypyEvjmfkEzDT2IIay8FcA4GifXPiaIobrILlSP1/" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGV8kyVo0-tcjQIb7vJyOnTbF6_FtN7pFzrHuhg39cK67i4M4KBe5u_Ll6mLSCnIR2hOMTLF0ucJKl5_fRgt-UgUlKWVfhtuAD7sthIwtLvQibMVxfk9n9L3_VqS2ptlXRO6PwM6ZA5yRN/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGV8kyVo0-tcjQIb7vJyOnTbF6_FtN7pFzrHuhg39cK67i4M4KBe5u_Ll6mLSCnIR2hOMTLF0ucJKl5_fRgt-UgUlKWVfhtuAD7sthIwtLvQibMVxfk9n9L3_VqS2ptlXRO6PwM6ZA5yRN/" /></a><br />
Den before and after with newly installed lights<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-27004164424266473542012-09-17T21:31:00.001-07:002012-09-17T21:31:53.964-07:00Doggie DoorI installed a doggie door this weekend. I thought it was going to be pretty straight forward, but it ended up being a little more difficult that I thought. I ordered a doggie door from Hi Tech Pet <a href="http://www.hitecpet.com/">http://www.hitecpet.com/</a> - the PX1 medium sized dog door.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
General directions for installing a doggie door on a flat door is:</div>
<div>
<ol>
<li>Figure out Height and Width</li>
<li>Cut to size and maybe even a little bigger</li>
<li>If the door isn't hollow you will have to cut little inserts for the screws to go into, otherwise the doggie door wont be very strong. </li>
<li>Screw the door in</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_Z-u7IxmbLoYYfG2CjYhic5msq0PHai6y5EppDGoVxXyKwdT7rCK7vvwsJa6jdImkIisqhn1euCbO3rbn8e0libv_VDYXiM4cMW4bvT6Qy2cU7dLhqavSloGw3HXPqIVhs_KLzO-XwrY/s1600/IMAG0383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_Z-u7IxmbLoYYfG2CjYhic5msq0PHai6y5EppDGoVxXyKwdT7rCK7vvwsJa6jdImkIisqhn1euCbO3rbn8e0libv_VDYXiM4cMW4bvT6Qy2cU7dLhqavSloGw3HXPqIVhs_KLzO-XwrY/s320/IMAG0383.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8NaNOhPpSymAP6YP_9dzTiAUvG6A0nlAR5kYjvKjcr1poap977rI3N25sy-T9mdzI8_6STk2dGCufJBUTfqa2EvUdbcfSUjTFcQl-FgV-YNtGfngsD4tERKmk_kjObL3Kj1VqTnKW3o2/s1600/IMAG0384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8NaNOhPpSymAP6YP_9dzTiAUvG6A0nlAR5kYjvKjcr1poap977rI3N25sy-T9mdzI8_6STk2dGCufJBUTfqa2EvUdbcfSUjTFcQl-FgV-YNtGfngsD4tERKmk_kjObL3Kj1VqTnKW3o2/s320/IMAG0384.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIDs_bpcECAaVxhY4wkPN1oBLxeXuuk5L6gKSQjOa5fgHpIfe9SM0FN-rMSOWtGhApnNWi0UVwkaUBgaTOylmF6jkYAXDVVbVqyg2UHFs9QOrIqnW0p2Q5MS93LpsXoxk_8F6EH6mzarl/s1600/IMAG0386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIDs_bpcECAaVxhY4wkPN1oBLxeXuuk5L6gKSQjOa5fgHpIfe9SM0FN-rMSOWtGhApnNWi0UVwkaUBgaTOylmF6jkYAXDVVbVqyg2UHFs9QOrIqnW0p2Q5MS93LpsXoxk_8F6EH6mzarl/s320/IMAG0386.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
If the door was a flat door it would have been easy, but it wasn't flat...therefore not as easy. The door had indentations. Chances are yours will not be flat either. You will need to follow the above steps, except that you will also need to create little wood inserts to make the door flush against the doggie door. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-89822996982728426352012-09-09T21:54:00.000-07:002012-09-09T21:59:13.869-07:00Repainting the CabinetsSo we decided to take on the daunting task of repainting our cabinets - which have layers of paint starting since 1940. The paint may have lead in it, so we need to be extra careful with sanding. The best bet is to not sand, but the layers of paint over the years require some sanding and new hardware (handle and hinges.) The hinges are really stuck due to paint. The way I've gotten some of them off is by using paint stripper and then using a hammer and chisel to create a gap then using the hammer and chisel you can pound it out. I found a good DIY article that I followed. I used something that was semi-gloss because these cabinets are being used in the kitchen and need to be able to stand up to the abuse of daily use and kitchen grease. We used Behr paint that has primer in it already, but we've found that it'll still require several coats in order for it to look good.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/repainting-kitchen-cabinets/index.html">http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/repainting-kitchen-cabinets/index.html</a><br />
<br />
The other project that we will be working on is documenting how our electricians will update our old 1940's electrical system - panel box then lighting.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-57589794095440661762012-09-05T11:58:00.001-07:002012-09-05T11:58:26.458-07:00Painting the posts<div><p>Painting the posts to protect it from the elements. </p>
<br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCyTI-RzAn1EPw2aDCOkwPPLqlD315k0COm-XZoBCVLFTS7PD3wGWqHRBp6dka0bq3twPIp0MJIPm1oUVc4Jl6jhjP5qeUH-SPkvackjsge6eQ0Gy1yk4CUlp9NYjYH6Wg-GJjuQXNI3Jx/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB13zvUX4MUHh0O_n7hZLe6aPptBdpmyualthtA5f4XVIEK_z-QirIAVurN-tYFWbIrrejyPRkjTsdMQzSda5OZEUKNbga6SnRVXqOXIDo7uTgL08UXg-dbY7utc2180KekywLAoUnsIu3/' /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-25808525489615546802012-09-03T11:39:00.002-07:002012-09-03T11:39:51.390-07:00Updating Nasty Knotty Pine PanelingSo we're working on updating a 1940's house - pretty much all original interior and exterior stuff. There is a lot to upgrade and work on . As we work on upgrading the house I will also post ideas of things we want to do. Since the knotty pine paneling was popular in the 40's it is in the den of the house. The cool thing is there is a hidden gun closet behind the paneling. The crappy thing is it reminds me of a cheaper version of what I imagine Anchorman's Ron Burgundy's den looks like - no rich mahogany or leather bounded books. Anyways one of the websites I stumbled upon is a great example of how you can change things up with paint to make it look more spacious and up to date.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2010/12/painting-over-knotty-pine-paneling-complete-master-bedroom-redo/">http://www.remodelaholic.com/2010/12/painting-over-knotty-pine-paneling-complete-master-bedroom-redo/</a><br />
<br />
Notice how much of a difference it makes for the couple's room. It is really really spacious looking. Also doing what they did probably didn't cost much. The most expensive thing was probably the wood flooring from Ikea.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-23822858118426520782012-08-22T22:49:00.000-07:002012-08-22T22:49:00.291-07:00Summer ColorsHome Depot has put together something on their website that allows you to think about decorating by colors. I really like the yellows and blues. Definitely worth the look. If you're thinking about adding some brightness to your kitchen or tranquility to your bathroom these are some good ideas to consider.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://styleguide.homedepot.com/summer2012/blue/">http://styleguide.homedepot.com/summer2012/blue/</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://styleguide.homedepot.com/summer2012/yellow/">http://styleguide.homedepot.com/summer2012/yellow/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-20166966916448445292012-08-19T02:11:00.000-07:002012-08-19T02:11:54.698-07:00Ways To Update Your Bathroom & Kitchen2 of the most frequently used rooms are the bathroom and kitchen. If you're a first time homebuyer, more often than not you will find yourself strapped for cash after your purchase. As a new homeowner you will want to find some cost efficient upgrades and DIY's. If you are considering upgrading your place, I would highly recommend painting your place and getting carpet or getting the hardwood floors redone before moving in, otherwise it is a HUGE hassle. For about a week straight I had to sleep on the hardwood floor while they repainted the rooms and redid the carpets. Once you move in there are a few things that you can do to improve the rooms... all it takes is some elbow grease and a little bit of money.<br />
<br />
Home Depot has a few ideas that may or may not fit in with what you're thinking...but at least it is a start.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/10-affordable-kitchen-updates-give-your-kitchen-a-whole-new-look-for-less/">Home Depot - 10 things to do to a kitchen</a><br />
<a href="http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/10-affordable-bath-updates-that-give-your-bathroom-a-whole-new-look-home-depot/">Home Depot - 10 things to do to a bathroom</a><br />
<br />
A few things that are easy to do and don't cost a lot of money are:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Faucets - this makes a huge difference because its a high touch point in the room. Just make sure not to buy something too cheap otherwise you will have to replace it again. </li>
<li>Toilet seat - Although home depot did not suggest this, I am. No one and I mean no one wants to sit on the seat that someone else's bare butt has touched. It'll cost to twenty dollars to buy one and a few minutes to install. Well worth the cost and time. Your bare butt will thank me for this later.</li>
<li>Shower curtain - strong mildrew resistant ones that you can buy for $15-$20</li>
<li>Shower heads are easy to install and can be installed by screwing it in with some plumbers tape. This will increase efficiency and give your bathroom a new look.</li>
</ul>
<div>
Look around for some other DIY projects because the more you save now, the faster you'll be able to save up for larger upgrades that require a professional's work. </div>
<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-78473042090360505642012-08-12T12:47:00.000-07:002012-08-12T12:47:21.531-07:00RemodelI really like how this house was redone.
<a href="http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20511890,00.html">http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20511890,00.html</a> <br><BR>
The before and after pictures are stunning, I wish I was handy enough to do this. You will probably see more articles about fixing up homes and in the next few months you will also see me updating and doing some DIY work on the house.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-82920881996712681952012-02-27T18:09:00.002-08:002012-02-27T18:21:33.735-08:00CrossfitI started crossfit within the last month. Granted I haven't done it as prescribed, but so far its helped me increase core strength and back strength. My rotator cuff hasn't hurt as much. I attend www.crossfithollywood.com and have to say its a great box to join. <br /><br />Those wondering what crossfit is or what a typical WOD (Work out of the day) might look and feel like. Heres my experience. <br /><br />CrossFit is a strength and conditioning brand that combines weightlifting, sprinting, gymnastics, powerlifting, and rowing.<br /><br />I show up to class and we get ready, warm up and stretch which usually takes 15-20 minutes. The workout itself usually takes about 20-25 minutes. Then you spend a few minutes stretching out. It sounds short, which it is. It is tougher than a normal workout of just lifting weights. <br /><br />Example of a workout:<br />For time:<br />15 barbell squat cleans - 95#/65#<br />30 toes to bar<br />30 box jumps - 20"<br />10 muscle-ups<br />30 push presses/push jerks - 95#/65#<br />30 double-unders<br />15 thrusters - 95#/65#<br />30 pull-ups<br />30 burpees<br />100' walking handstand<br /><br />Its more intense than it sounds on paper. Go try it out. You wont be disappointed.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-6220825180953766532012-01-18T18:43:00.000-08:002012-01-18T18:44:55.966-08:00Mixergy PostThis is a great interview. I liked how this guy built a sustainable business with no real overhead and used the cougar targeting method. At least he is honest about how he started. <br /><br /><div id='wistia_769117_social_2753'><object width="600" height="290" id="wistia_769117" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"><param name="movie" value="http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/flash/embed_player_v2.0.swf"/><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"/><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"/><param name="wmode" value="opaque"/><param name="flashvars" value="videoUrl=http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/75421ef3051a94c48558974948ca98acb065c290.bin&stillUrl=http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/4f20532f53eaa0d9770a114bcd26613eaf5ade97.bin&unbufferedSeek=true&controlsVisibleOnLoad=true&autoPlay=false&endVideoBehavior=default&playButtonVisible=true&embedServiceURL=http://distillery.wistia.com/x&accountKey=wistia-production_1621&mediaID=wistia-production_769117&mediaDuration=4080&customColor=#636155"/><embed src="http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/flash/embed_player_v2.0.swf" width="600" height="290" name="wistia_769117" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="opaque" flashvars="videoUrl=http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/75421ef3051a94c48558974948ca98acb065c290.bin&stillUrl=http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/4f20532f53eaa0d9770a114bcd26613eaf5ade97.bin&unbufferedSeek=true&controlsVisibleOnLoad=true&autoPlay=false&endVideoBehavior=default&playButtonVisible=true&embedServiceURL=http://distillery.wistia.com/x&accountKey=wistia-production_1621&mediaID=wistia-production_769117&mediaDuration=4080&customColor=#636155"></embed></object><script src="http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/embeds/v.js" charset="ISO-8859-1"></script><script>if(!navigator.mimeTypes['application/x-shockwave-flash'] || navigator.userAgent.match(/Android/i)!==null)Wistia.VideoEmbed('wistia_769117',600,290,{videoUrl:'http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/53a510b0e290db8fa8a993382d2a8a29b383d54b.bin',stillUrl:'http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/4f20532f53eaa0d9770a114bcd26613eaf5ade97.bin',distilleryUrl:'http://distillery.wistia.com/x',accountKey:'wistia-production_1621',mediaId:'wistia-production_769117',mediaDuration:4080})</script></div><div id="wistia_769117_social_2753_bar" class="socialbar" style="margin:5px 0;padding:0;position:relative;line-height:20px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://wistia.com" title="video hosting"><img src="http://static.wistia.com/images/badges/wistia_100x96_black.png" width="100" height="16" alt="Wistia"/></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.4.3/jquery.min.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">var socialJQuery = jQuery.noConflict(true);</script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.wistia.com/socialbar/socialbar.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">new SocialBar("wistia_769117_social_2753", {buttons:["embed","stats","twitter","facebook","googleplusone","email","wistia"],url:"http://mixergy.com/latka-lujure-interview/",title:"Lujure: One Founder’s Insane Hustle – with Nathan Latka | Business Tips",badgeUrl:"http://wistia.com",embedCode:"%3Cobject%20width%3D%22600%22%20height%3D%22290%22%20id%3D%22wistia_769117%22%20classid%3D%22clsid%3AD27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000%22%3E%3Cparam%20name%3D%22movie%22%20value%3D%22http%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/flash/embed_player_v2.0.swf%22/%3E%3Cparam%20name%3D%22allowfullscreen%22%20value%3D%22true%22/%3E%3Cparam%20name%3D%22allowscriptaccess%22%20value%3D%22always%22/%3E%3Cparam%20name%3D%22wmode%22%20value%3D%22opaque%22/%3E%3Cparam%20name%3D%22flashvars%22%20value%3D%22videoUrl%3Dhttp%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/75421ef3051a94c48558974948ca98acb065c290.bin%26stillUrl%3Dhttp%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/4f20532f53eaa0d9770a114bcd26613eaf5ade97.bin%26unbufferedSeek%3Dtrue%26controlsVisibleOnLoad%3Dtrue%26autoPlay%3Dfalse%26endVideoBehavior%3Ddefault%26playButtonVisible%3Dtrue%26embedServiceURL%3Dhttp%3A//distillery.wistia.com/x%26accountKey%3Dwistia-production_1621%26mediaID%3Dwistia-production_769117%26mediaDuration%3D4080%26customColor%3D%23636155%22/%3E%3Cembed%20src%3D%22http%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/flash/embed_player_v2.0.swf%22%20width%3D%22600%22%20height%3D%22290%22%20name%3D%22wistia_769117%22%20type%3D%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22true%22%20allowscriptaccess%3D%22always%22%20wmode%3D%22opaque%22%20flashvars%3D%22videoUrl%3Dhttp%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/75421ef3051a94c48558974948ca98acb065c290.bin%26stillUrl%3Dhttp%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/4f20532f53eaa0d9770a114bcd26613eaf5ade97.bin%26unbufferedSeek%3Dtrue%26controlsVisibleOnLoad%3Dtrue%26autoPlay%3Dfalse%26endVideoBehavior%3Ddefault%26playButtonVisible%3Dtrue%26embedServiceURL%3Dhttp%3A//distillery.wistia.com/x%26accountKey%3Dwistia-production_1621%26mediaID%3Dwistia-production_769117%26mediaDuration%3D4080%26customColor%3D%23636155%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E%3Cscript%20src%3D%22http%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/embeds/v.js%22%20charset%3D%22ISO-8859-1%22%3E%3C/script%3E%3Cscript%3Eif%28%21navigator.mimeTypes%5B%27application/x-shockwave-flash%27%5D%20%7C%7C%20navigator.userAgent.match%28/Android/i%29%21%3D%3Dnull%29Wistia.VideoEmbed%28%27wistia_769117%27%2C600%2C290%2C%7BvideoUrl%3A%27http%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/53a510b0e290db8fa8a993382d2a8a29b383d54b.bin%27%2CstillUrl%3A%27http%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/4f20532f53eaa0d9770a114bcd26613eaf5ade97.bin%27%2CdistilleryUrl%3A%27http%3A//distillery.wistia.com/x%27%2CaccountKey%3A%27wistia-production_1621%27%2CmediaId%3A%27wistia-production_769117%27%2CmediaDuration%3A4080%7D%29%3C/script%3E"})</script>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-79058741769213149432011-11-26T10:40:00.000-08:002011-11-26T16:29:55.223-08:00AWD - Not the SameI've always thought that AWD (All Wheel Drive) cars were the same and performed the same. Turns out I was wrong. This is a cool little clip to show you how different AWD's operate. It's biased, but still informative. Enjoy!<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ooQRxlChvMw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-2724613805483544812011-11-23T10:04:00.000-08:002011-11-23T10:08:00.893-08:00Facebook Phone - BuffyInteresting. As people become increasingly more mobile, it seems like the the showdown is going to be over phones and reaching mobile users. According to some articles HTC has been tapped to create a phone for Facebook. Think about the implications of this. What right does an application / web based company have to explore something so out of it's core competencies? This wouldn't be the first time. We've seen Google create the android OS that has been wildly successful. Arguably though, without Apple pioneering the way, android OS might have just been another flop. Let's see what eventually happens with this facebook phone - codenamed buffy. <br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.computerworld.com/19321/buffy_htc_facebook_phone_coming_in_2013_android_frag_fest?ua">http://blogs.computerworld.com/19321/buffy_htc_facebook_phone_coming_in_2013_android_frag_fest?ua</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-60891704165455038752011-11-11T18:25:00.000-08:002011-11-11T18:29:18.694-08:00Creating Fame OnlineBorrowed from Mixergy<br /><br /><div id='wistia_592429_social_3385'><object width="600" height="290" id="wistia_592429" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"><param name="movie" value="http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/flash/embed_player_v1.2.swf"/><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"/><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"/><param name="wmode" value="opaque"/><param name="flashvars" value="videoUrl=http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/833e1a3a50b05fa5ddb3ab54c50e1a2db1d8a303.bin&stillUrl=http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/57c356f258121440d711f58a038c9d7080c69da2.bin&unbufferedSeek=true&controlsVisibleOnLoad=false&autoPlay=false&endVideoBehavior=default&playButtonVisible=true&embedServiceURL=http://distillery.wistia.com/x&accountKey=wistia-production_1621&mediaID=wistia-production_592429&mediaDuration=3270"/><embed src="http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/flash/embed_player_v1.2.swf" width="600" height="290" name="wistia_592429" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="opaque" flashvars="videoUrl=http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/833e1a3a50b05fa5ddb3ab54c50e1a2db1d8a303.bin&stillUrl=http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/57c356f258121440d711f58a038c9d7080c69da2.bin&unbufferedSeek=true&controlsVisibleOnLoad=false&autoPlay=false&endVideoBehavior=default&playButtonVisible=true&embedServiceURL=http://distillery.wistia.com/x&accountKey=wistia-production_1621&mediaID=wistia-production_592429&mediaDuration=3270"></embed></object><script src="http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/embeds/v.js" charset="ISO-8859-1"></script><script>if(!navigator.mimeTypes['application/x-shockwave-flash'] || navigator.userAgent.match(/Android/i)!==null)Wistia.VideoEmbed('wistia_592429',600,290,{videoUrl:'http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/e1ca7cf7e537590bd73e0744227f7738aa3f5a3f.bin',stillUrl:'http://mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/57c356f258121440d711f58a038c9d7080c69da2.bin',distilleryUrl:'http://distillery.wistia.com/x',accountKey:'wistia-production_1621',mediaId:'wistia-production_592429',mediaDuration:3270})</script></div><div id="wistia_592429_social_3385_bar" class="socialbar" style="margin:5px 0;padding:0;position:relative;line-height:20px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://wistia.com" title="video hosting"><img src="http://static.wistia.com/images/badges/wistia_100x96_black.png" width="100" height="16" alt="Wistia"/></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.4.3/jquery.min.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">var socialJQuery = jQuery.noConflict(true);</script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.wistia.com/socialbar/socialbar.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">new SocialBar("wistia_592429_social_3385", {buttons:["embed","stats","twitter","facebook","googleplusone","email","wistia"],url:"http://mixergy.com/laura-roeder-creating-fame-interview/",title:"Creating Fame Online (So Customers Come To You) – with Laura Roeder | Business Tips",badgeUrl:"http://wistia.com",embedCode:"%3Cobject%20width%3D%22600%22%20height%3D%22290%22%20id%3D%22wistia_592429%22%20classid%3D%22clsid%3AD27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000%22%3E%3Cparam%20name%3D%22movie%22%20value%3D%22http%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/flash/embed_player_v1.2.swf%22/%3E%3Cparam%20name%3D%22allowfullscreen%22%20value%3D%22true%22/%3E%3Cparam%20name%3D%22allowscriptaccess%22%20value%3D%22always%22/%3E%3Cparam%20name%3D%22wmode%22%20value%3D%22opaque%22/%3E%3Cparam%20name%3D%22flashvars%22%20value%3D%22videoUrl%3Dhttp%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/833e1a3a50b05fa5ddb3ab54c50e1a2db1d8a303.bin%26stillUrl%3Dhttp%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/57c356f258121440d711f58a038c9d7080c69da2.bin%26unbufferedSeek%3Dtrue%26controlsVisibleOnLoad%3Dfalse%26autoPlay%3Dfalse%26endVideoBehavior%3Ddefault%26playButtonVisible%3Dtrue%26embedServiceURL%3Dhttp%3A//distillery.wistia.com/x%26accountKey%3Dwistia-production_1621%26mediaID%3Dwistia-production_592429%26mediaDuration%3D3270%22/%3E%3Cembed%20src%3D%22http%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/flash/embed_player_v1.2.swf%22%20width%3D%22600%22%20height%3D%22290%22%20name%3D%22wistia_592429%22%20type%3D%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22true%22%20allowscriptaccess%3D%22always%22%20wmode%3D%22opaque%22%20flashvars%3D%22videoUrl%3Dhttp%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/833e1a3a50b05fa5ddb3ab54c50e1a2db1d8a303.bin%26stillUrl%3Dhttp%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/57c356f258121440d711f58a038c9d7080c69da2.bin%26unbufferedSeek%3Dtrue%26controlsVisibleOnLoad%3Dfalse%26autoPlay%3Dfalse%26endVideoBehavior%3Ddefault%26playButtonVisible%3Dtrue%26embedServiceURL%3Dhttp%3A//distillery.wistia.com/x%26accountKey%3Dwistia-production_1621%26mediaID%3Dwistia-production_592429%26mediaDuration%3D3270%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E%3Cscript%20src%3D%22http%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/embeds/v.js%22%20charset%3D%22ISO-8859-1%22%3E%3C/script%3E%3Cscript%3Eif%28%21navigator.mimeTypes%5B%27application/x-shockwave-flash%27%5D%20%7C%7C%20navigator.userAgent.match%28/Android/i%29%21%3D%3Dnull%29Wistia.VideoEmbed%28%27wistia_592429%27%2C600%2C290%2C%7BvideoUrl%3A%27http%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/e1ca7cf7e537590bd73e0744227f7738aa3f5a3f.bin%27%2CstillUrl%3A%27http%3A//mixergy-cdn.wistia.com/deliveries/57c356f258121440d711f58a038c9d7080c69da2.bin%27%2CdistilleryUrl%3A%27http%3A//distillery.wistia.com/x%27%2CaccountKey%3A%27wistia-production_1621%27%2CmediaId%3A%27wistia-production_592429%27%2CmediaDuration%3A3270%7D%29%3C/script%3E"})</script><br /><br />Creating an online marketing and creating an online presence is key to differentiating yourself. It so tough, this is good insight as to why.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-57114844210641802852011-09-30T15:46:00.001-07:002011-11-11T18:25:16.560-08:00Gold ATM<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/29/china-gold-atm_n_987026.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/29/china-gold-atm_n_987026.html</a><br /><br />Yes, gold atm's in China. This is definitely a cool deal. You know gold is becoming so accessible when they've got gold ATM'sUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559526306113667586.post-35162373678734742472011-09-27T18:00:00.000-07:002011-09-27T20:48:26.284-07:00Investing - I've determined an asset allocation, so what now?!Ok so you've determined your risk tolerance and asset allocation, so what do you fill it up with? Stocks? Bonds? Mutual Funds? Options? ETF's? Alternative investments? There are way too many things out there to invest in! So lets keep it basic. Most people will look at the following:<br />-Stocks<br />-ETF's<br />-Bond Funds<br />-Mutual Funds<br /><br />Yes, yes I know...a bond fund is a type of mutual fund. Let's make the distinction in here so I can just refer to it as something different. Usually with mutual funds there are bond funds, equity funds and funds made up of both. Lets go over stock basics. <br /><br />A stock is a share of ownership in the company. For instance, say you own a share of Apple. You are considered a shareholder and therefore have ownership in Apple. Yes, now Steve Jobs and the company need to listen to you! Ok, so maybe not that far yet until you have a ALOT of Apple stock. <br /><br />Now that we've gone over what a stock is, lets define a mutual fund. A mutual fund is a basket of stocks.<br /><br />An ETF (exchange traded fund) is also a basket of stocks, but it isn't actively managed...usually tracking an index. For example DVY is an ETF that tracks the Dow Jones. <br /><br />A bond fund is a fund made up of bonds ( a basket of bonds.) A bond (not to be confused with a bond fund) is debt (almost like an IOU) that is issued by corporations and governments. The entity issuing the bond will usually provide interest semi annually to the bondholder (whoever lent them the money) and at the end of a specified term the entire amount borrowed will also be returned. <br /><br />Now that you've got an idea of what is what, how do you decide what stocks or mutual funds to put in there? Before we decide on that we should look at how we want this money managed - Actively or passively? We'll get into that next time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0