Ever since I bought my brother’s old Game Boy as a kid, I’ve loved portable gaming systems. Today, I hardly ever have time to play them, but I still love, repair, and collect these retro systems. Several years ago, my side hustle was buying and improving beat up systems. I would mod these with updated tech and sell for a […]
Trunk Boy
Walnut Desktop Computer
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 […]
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 […]