Christopher.wetzeloh dearrrrrr
Frauds! An estimated 69% of all store-bought extra virgin olive oils in the US are probably fake, according to tests by the University of California. UC Davis tested samples from the top-selling extra virgin olive oil brands to find the ones that are not worth buying and those that are.
    
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Christopher.wetzelboooo!
With free two-day shipping on millions of items, Netflix-style video streaming, and a library of Kindle books that you can borrow for free, Amazon Prime is a no-brainer for anyone who shops online. Today, a policy change for non-Prime customers makes a membership more valuable than ever.
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Christopher.wetzelGood to know I think!
Following a recipe is a great way to get started in the kitchen. However, once you’ve gotten the hang of it, you can learn the few choice ratios that govern dozens of different dishes—and free yourself from the restrictions of recipes. Here's how it works.
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Christopher.wetzelCats - i know you have as many bookmarks as I do. This could help!
If you're like me, your bookmarks are probably a bunch of nested folders and outdated links that are impossible to sift through. PSE (short for Personal Search Engine) changes all of that by making your bookmarks fully searchable for any text, and lets you bookmark snippets of text from web pages as well.
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Christopher.wetzelbetter than iOS podcats app??
iPhone: The iPhone has a lot of options for great podcast apps, including our favorite, Downcast, but not everyone needs something as comprehensive as that. For those looking for something a bit simpler, Pod Wrangler has everything you need.
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Christopher.wetzelcould be cool
Siri got a ton of improvements in iOS 7 and a bunch of new features as well. Now, you can ask it all sorts of things, from launching apps to getting sports scores. Redditor Cheeziz_Chrust put together a list of pretty much everything you can ask Siri these days.
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Christopher.wetzelGo bag!
A good go bag is an essential tool in your productivity arsenal, but the good ones can cost a lot of money—and many of them sacrifice options for looks. When you want a bag you can count on and don't want to spend a lot of money, check out your local (or online) army surplus store.
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Christopher.wetzelMaybe we can cut cable?
Cutting cable isn't too hard—unless you watch sports, in which case it's a nightmare. Huh989 over at Hackerspace wants to know: how do you stream sports, and are the sports packages out there worthwhile?
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Christopher.wetzelFun!
Unless you buy all your appliances from Sharper Image, chances are your home doesn't integrate seamlessly with all your fancy new technology. Turn your house into a futuristic tech haven this weekend with these projects.
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Thanks to Yahoo and Google, iPhone users can get unlimited photo storage for free.
Yahoo's Flickr gives users 1 terabyte of storage at no cost. Google's Google+ gives users unlimited storage at no cost.
This is super handy because iPhone photos take up more space than anything else on the phone (aside from maybe music).
Photos also happen to be irreplaceable. You should be backing up photos, just in case something happens to your phone. But, doing a backup is a pain.
Well, not anymore! We've got this handy guide for iPhone users to back up every photo they take without ever having to think about it.
And, unlike Dropbox or Apple's iCloud, this won't cost you a thing.
For Flickr, just download the "If This Then That" application, then find the "recipe" that will automatically send iPhone photos to Flickr. For Google+, just download the Google+ which has the auto backup option baked in.
Here's a visual step-by-step guide:
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We've shown you before that home alarm systems don't have to be expensive. To prove that point even further over on Medium, Alex Nikolaidis shows off how to make a cheap home alarm system with a Raspberry Pi.
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Christopher.wetzelNumber 1 and 4 are essentially our table, but just adding in that extra support around the outside. How do you think they look?
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's time now to build that Farmhouse Table! Here's 10 of my favorite DIY farm tables that you can build!
The simplest farm table you can build - just a frame with boards on top and 2x4 legs - is made exceptional with a wood on white weathered finish by From Our Hiding Place. Check out the full plans here.
For a space that is less decorated, try upping your fancy factor with a statement making farm table with massive turned legs. I built this table for my sister's family - with off the shelf turned legs and a wood top made out of 2x6s. Check out the plans here.
For $65, I teamed up with my friend Whitney from Shanty2Chic for these plans. I love the added detail in the center, perfect to add architectural interests to a room - or outdoors! Check out the full plans here.
This is the original plans for the Farmhouse Table I still use today! Featured in Country Living magazine, made with reclaimed lumber, I love how the weathered wood in the table adds texture and a natural element to this room.
The original farmhouse table was modified to fit the space of Deckroid,with wider width boards used for the tabletop. To hide all screw holes, pocket hole joinery was used - Plans for the pocket hole version of the original farmhouse table can be found here.
Yes, those are just 2x4 boards!!!
This amazing triple pedestal table was built by The David and Heidi Family - isn't it beautiful?
From this dining table I teamed up with Shanty2Chic to get you plans here.
I love how Hillary from The Friendly Home modified these plans to make this beautiful table.
And isn't this table just beautiful, how the legs are notched together? Check out more photos and details here, and the original plans here.
My friends Matt and Shaunna from Perfectly Imperfect handmade this amazing table, using reclaimed wood and rustic hardware. Isn't it beautiful? They modified these plans. Check out more photos and finishing details here.
For just $2, Handy Andy built this table out of reclaimed wood from pallets. It is absolutely beautiful, and I love the added storage shelf, modified from these plans.
If your home or backyard needs a more contemporary flair, this beautiful modern table, designed and built by Decor and the Dog, might just be the one for you! Check out the full plans here.
I love the simple clean lines of this modern farm table, built by Organizational Hysteria, from these plans. Bonus - bench plans too!
Those little detergent tablets that you toss in the wash while the machine fills are great—you always have just the right amount for a load. Problem is, they can be expensive, especially from name brands. Here's how to make your own—complete with stain remover and fabric softener—for a fraction of the cost.
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Christopher.wetzelI may want some of these :)
We've previously mentioned Belkin's super simple WeMo home automation system, but back then they only offered outlets and motion sensors. They've now bridged the gap with a light switch you can install directly into the wall in order to add WeMo services to the wiring in your home.
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Pizza stones (or, alternatively, unglazed ceramic tiles) give pizzas, breads, and much more a marvelous crust. Use two layers of pizza stones or tiles and you can turn your oven into a brick oven of sorts.
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Christopher.wetzelYup, this was pretty awesome. Luckily I didn't see this when I was younger. I may have tried to be a Jedi.
If you dress up like a Jedi on a day that's not October 31st (even if it is October 31st, actually), you're probably going to be branded a geek. Wear that proudly! But if you dress up like a Jedi and do parkour tricks in the freaking desert like bouncing off rocks and double backflips and triple spins all while looking like you're in a chase sequence for the next Star Wars movie, well, you're an AWESOME geek that everyone is proud of.
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Christopher.wetzelahh! just a little too late
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Christopher.wetzel2 weeks too late!
Swimmer's ear—that discomfort you get after swimming that includes echoing, itching, or clogging—is pretty common in the summer months as we're all hitting up the pool. Thankfully, according to the Wall Street Journal, it's not hard to take care of.
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Finding space for your stuff is hard without adding on to your home or moving into a new one. However, most of us have at least some extra space hiding out inside our walls.
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Christopher.wetzelYou know if this was connected to the desk below it would be a good hallway hutch...
Build this wall hutch with free plans from Ana-White.com
Happy Monday everyone!!!
I know none of us want to think about summer winding down to fall, and the kids going back to school ... but it's happening .... sigh ...
My friend Jaime from That's My Letter has been busy converting this space:
Into a study area for her three kiddos ...
What an amazing transformation!
And yes, of course, all those desks and hutches are DIY!
I'm so thankful that she reached out to me for the furniture plans, so we could share them with you!!! So you can build the same system for your kids at home too!
Last week, we shared the desk plans with you here
And today is Wall Hutch Day!
Of course, free plans follow for this wall hutch, but if you want to check out lots more photos of Jaime's amazing space and all the details on how she transformed it, plus building tips and more photos, please take a second to read Jaime's post here.
Thank you Jaime!
XO Ana
4 - 1x12 @ 6 feet long
1 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
1/4” plywood 36” x 34” (try beadboard wainscoting panel or 1/2 sheet of beadboard)
1 - 1/2 sheet of 1/2” thick plywood for boxes
3 handles/knobs
Optional: Approximately 6 feet of small crown moulding
5 - 1x12 @ 34 1/2”
2 - 1x12 @ 7”
2 - 1x12 @ 34”
2 - 1x2 @ 34 1/2”
2 - 1/4” plywood @36” x 34”
BOXES
6 - 1/2” plywood @ 6 3/4” x 10 3/4”
6 - 1/2” plywood @ 6 3/4” x 10 1/4”
3 - 1/2” plywood @ 9 3/4” x 10 1/4”
Let's start by building the cubby portion. Alternatively, you could add the cubby dividers at the end too.
I'd just use nails and glue here. Make sure you draw lines to line the dividers up all the way down or your cubbies won't be square and then your drawers will be cockeyed and won't work.
TIP: If you are using a Kreg Jig, make sure you drill 3/4" pocket holes on each end of the two shelves for attaching the sides in the next step.
Then attach sides to the cubby shelf part.
And then finally attach the top shelf.
Attach 1x2s to the tops of both back and front.
Add remaining shelves as desired. You can also attach with shelf pins for adjustable shelves.
Attach back to sides, top and bottom, dividers, and any other fixed shelves.
Add crown moulding if desired to top to finish it out. Attach crown moulding with finish nails and glue
Drawers should be built to fit the exact measurements of your dividers, leaving 1/8" gap on all sides. I opted for the drawers to be made of plywood just so they are lighter and easier to remove.
Hang the wall hutch securely to a stud in the wall behind through the 1x2 top cleat.
Christopher.wetzelCould be helpful for traveling...
You can save offline maps in the new Google Maps for iOS version just like Android users can, by typing in "ok maps". [via Gizmodo]
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Christopher.wetzelI haven't gotten it yet, but I feel like I may not want it so it's good to know how to disable it!
Gmail announced a new tabbed interface back in May, and today it rolled that interface out to everyone. Check out our guide to the new interface for more info on how to use it (and how to disable it if you don't like it).
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Christopher.wetzelThis is kind of a scary prospect...
Take two pictures of a housekey with your smartphone, email them to Shloosl, and receive a physical copy of that key a couple of days later. And it works. Seriously.
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Christopher.wetzelFans outside next bbq!
You don't need citronella candles, DEET spray, or any wonky hacks to keep nasty mosquitoes away from you. The simple solution to repelling these bugs is an electric fan.
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We've long known that a yoga practice can do wonders for your health and well-being. A new study suggests a 20-minute yoga workout can improve your memory and other brain functions even better than aerobic exercise.
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Christopher.wetzelLike you!
Ever find yourself sitting around dreaming of a brand new gigantic TV? Or a new computer? According to the Atlantic, those day dreams of expensive things might make you happier than actually buying them.
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Christopher.wetzeloh google.
Google just added nutrition info for over 1,000 fruits, vegetables, meats, and full dishes to its search results. It's designed to work well with voice search too, so you can just ask it "how much protein is in an egg?" and get your answer. The feature will begin rolling out today. Read more here.
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