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Apps can be gorgeous? Really?

Posted on 2012-01-28 by frank

Before the era of Steve Jobs keynotes, did anyone ever use the terms ‘beautiful’ or ‘gorgeous’ to describe software or a user interface? This usage is now ubiquitous when people write or talk about apps. This struck me as I … Continue reading →

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Accidental Handyman

Posted on 2012-01-26 by frank

This weekend after filling our dogs’ water bowl using the sink in our half bath downstairs, as I was walking out of the room I heard dripping water. Turns out the faucet wasn’t leaking in to the basin, but down … Continue reading →

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Today I learned a little bit about clothes dryers

Posted on 2011-12-24 by frank

The bad news came this morning as we were cleaning the house in preparation for Christmas: the dryer wouldn’t start. Andrea and I both assumed that the belt must have worn out, and I made another assumption that cost me … Continue reading →

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How a tweak becomes a full-blown upgrade

Posted on 2011-11-21 by frank

The pre-built DIY brewery I bought earlier this year is now sitting in pieces on our garage floor. I realized something about DIY projects after getting it home and wired up for use — when the works of a thing … Continue reading →

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Nest costs WHAT?

Posted on 2011-11-20 by frank

The Nest Learning Thermostat sounds neat, which is what I accidentally keep calling it when I forget its forgettable name. Even the nicer thermostats I use have room for improvement, but $250, excluding installation, smelled more than a little bit … Continue reading →

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