Tips: January 2008 Monthly archive
This article from Toolcrib got us thinking about our exposure to loud noises in the workshop. Your hearing is more sensitive than you think and long term damage via personal music device (i.e. iPod) or loud machinery can never be undone. Remember this the next time you are in the workshop and please wear one of these noise canceling ear muffs. You can buy a couple and keep them handy near loud tools and machines.
January 18, 2008 | Comments ()
The primary reason your yard, basement, and home can flood during a rain storm is because the drainage near your home is not setup correctly or is blocked. The number one culprit of a clogged drain are leaves, so remember to not only clear your property of leaves but make sure your neighbors have as well. A visual check along your street will also tell if you if the city has taken care to remove leaves that may have collected along the curbs that could eventually find their way into manholes or drain covers.
More flood prevention tips from Seattle Public Utilities.
Tags: drain, fall projects, flooding, leaves
January 14, 2008 | Comments ()
If it's not caffeine, stress, or the baby, your sleepless nights may be due to the restricted flow of "chi" in your bedroom. Based on the Chinese principals of Feng Shui, "the goal is to enhance the flow of chi (life force or spiritual energy), and to create harmonious environments that support health, beckon wealth and invite happiness. At its most basic level, feng shui (pronounced fung shway) is a decorating discipline based on the belief that our surroundings affect us."
Give these Feng Shui techniques a try to open up the flow of chi in your bedroom and sleep like a baby.
January 8, 2008 | Comments (1)
