Pretty doesn’t sell
I was fed up. After suffering with my low-cost web host for years, I decided to switch. I was fed up with poor up-time, slow load times, and bad customer support. The price was cheap ($5/month), but I needed something…
A VIKA BYSKE standing desk
It’s been almost 2 years since I built my standing desk at work. I built it with parts available from IKEA: VIKA AMON tabletop - $49 (you could also use the VIKA BYSKE tabletop) VIKA BYSKE adjustable legs - $20 x 4…
Terrible Apple products
Generally, I like Apple products. But some of their stuff is just the worst. Here’s my list of stuff I’ve used that I really dislike. The worst Apple products Ranked from worst to less-worse. iMessage: sending a text message should…
Kathy Sierra is brilliant
In the end, all that matters is what happens when the clicking/swiping is done. What do they NOW feel? What do they now SHOW for it? How are they now better in a meaningful and — better still — OBVIOUS…
A better office
My commute takes a total of 2.5 hours a day. I’m making good use of the time by taking the bus, and working on the road, but it’s still a long time to be driving. I do work from home…
A better urbanism
New urbanism is philosophy of urban development that strives to make towns and cities more liveable, sustainable, and walkable.
A better toilet
Toilets can waste a lot of water. It doesn’t need to be clean, drinkable water; just enough to flush a bowl’s contents down the drain. Why not use sink water? Roca has done just that by combining the sink and…
A better parking lot
Quick quiz. Parking lots are: A waste of space A tribute to our oil addicted culture Poorly shaded All of the above If you answered “4,” then you need to check out designer Neville Mars concept drawings for a parking lot…
