April 3, 2020

The Ten Most Satisfying DIY Projects

This is great timing, because we actually have time to do this stuff right now.  A new survey looked at the most satisfying do-it-yourself projects.  And the two categories that dominated were painting and yardwork.  Here are the top ten . . .   1.  Planting things in your yard. 2.  Mowing the lawn. 3. …

April 2, 2020

Useful Skills You Can Learn in One Week While Stuck Inside

Reddit has a great thread about skills you can learn in just one week, particularly with the help of resources like YouTube. Some of the skills below do require materials, but most of them don’t!  Lockpicking. “It’s one of those skills that takes a moment to learn but a lifetime to perfect. Think of it…

April 1, 2020

Are you an Average American?

According to Wired magazine survey (taken before the coronavirus), the average American person: – Smiles 20 times a day – Stares at screens for 11 hours a day – Sleeps 8.7 hours a night. – Has 1.8 cups of coffee a day – Use 80-100 gallons of water – Pees 4-7 times a day –…