A few years ago, I wanted a high(ish) end computer that would reflect my personal style. I also wanted to be able to easily lug the machine around the house. I built this on a budget of around $1.1K. It is still reasonably fast today. Thanks to the durable construction, it has proved to be a fine child-proof desktop. She […]
Walnut Desktop Computer
Building a Wood-Fired Hot Tub/Heated Pool with a Cheap Filter
I’ve wanted a hot tub for years, but never was drawn to the cost involved or time that must be spent on upkeep. I started this project two summers ago by making a thermal-siphon heating coil that attached to a 6 foot diameter stock tank. Over the years, I improved the connection of the coil to the tub. This summer, […]
The Tinkle Tinker
I plan to parent out of the house while avoiding public indoor spaces as much as I can (due to the spread of the Coronavirus). I am going to need a potty training solution that can handle a bit of abuse. To get started, I looked for at what I had around the house for ideas: The standard toddler potty […]
Measure What Matters
In my 15+ years in tech, it seems that every time a new leader was introduced, the leader would “shake things up” and promote growth by introducing a new business or goal setting framework. Invariably, these frameworks were gleaned from a bestselling book. Many of these frameworks did not stand the test of time. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) were […]