Category Archives: Home Improvement

Ikea?!? Oh Noes!

Posted on May 8, 2008 by stevet

Yep. I did it. I needed a reading chair so I headed off to Ikea tonight to see what they had. I ended up with this: Yep. Boxes. Swedish boxes. Some time later and I ended up with this: It … Continue reading →

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Housing Bust? Really?

Posted on April 24, 2008 by stevet

I just got my county tax appraisal notice today. I don’t think we are seeing as much a bust here in Austin as elsewhere. My year-to-year appraised house value went up 10%. They even specifically mention that it has gone … Continue reading →

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Upping the Ante in Cube Warfare

Posted on February 22, 2008 by stevet

One of my co-workers has a USB controlled foam rocket cannon. Cool right? Not anymore. I’m upping the ante: That’s right. A 25″ gas and flint powered desk cannon capable of firing real ammo. And making a big boom. Nice. … Continue reading →

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Building a Corner Desk

Posted on February 13, 2008 by stevet

It is complete. Finally. This is what it looks like: The construction is pretty simple. Take one sheet of 3/4″ birch plywood. Cut into three pieces: 4′x4′, 2′x4′, and 2′x4′. Cut out corner notch. Attach legs and use. Well, it … Continue reading →

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