50 Tools Man is "weak in himself, and of small stature," wrote 19th-century essayist Thomas Carlyle. Yet, with tools, "the granite mountain melts into light dust before him, seas are his smooth highway, winds and fire his unwearying steeds." And this from a guy who never felt a 5800-rpm circular saw scream to life in his hand. While much has changed since Carlyle's day, one thing hasn't: We need tools to build, repair and maintain the mechanical world in which we live. 1. * Few tools combine brute force and finesse as elegantly as a sledgehammer. 2. * In theory, you use a center punch to start holes in metal. 3. * The putty knife is more than a single implement. 4. * DIY projects may come and go, but you won't get a second shot at good vision--protecting your eyes should be your first priority. 5. * For portability and convenience, you can't beat the time-honored adjustable wrench, which enables you to turn a wide range of nuts and bolts with a single tool. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
50 Ways to Make Your Home More Organized, More Attractive, and More Efficient - Stepcase Lifehack - StumbleUpon The modern home is far bigger than the home of just 30 years ago – and far more cluttered! How can that happen? Basically, our demand for stuff is outstripping our ability to buy space – no wonder self-storage is one of the leading growth industries in the United States. Questions about runaway consumerism aside, what all this excess stuff means for most of us is more time spent maintaining our living spaces to keep some semblance of order in our lives. Most of us don’t want to spend our evenings and weekends – and more for work-at-home types – knee-deep in clutter, never sure where anything is, and constantly stepping over all those things that, for one reason or another, we just had to have. We fight a constant battle against clutter around Chez Dustin. That’s why I asked you, our readers, to share some of your tips in one of the contests in the Great Big Summer Giveaway. General Household Tips Hide a cluttered bookshelf with a spring-loaded curtain rod and a set of curtains.
How to Design a Man's Closet" A man's wardrobe consists, for the most part, of suits, shirts, ties, jackets, sweaters, and casual wear. You won't find the wide variety of items or lengths that are common in a woman's wardrobe. Although many feminine equivalents to a man's clothes do exist, the issue of importance is a matter of space rather than classification. A man's garments are usually longer than a woman's (except for dresses). In this article, we will explore to design a man's closet for maximum storage and efficiency. To organize any closet, the first step is to establish a set of standard operational procedures, or handling instructions, for the items that will go in the closet. Remove accompanying belts from slacks. When hanging shirts, fasten the top button, perhaps the top two buttons, or, best of all, every other button for the entire length of the garment. The question of what to do with seasonal clothes usually arises sometime during the organizing process. ©Publications International, Ltd.
201 Ways to Arouse Your Creativity Arouse your creativity Electric flesh-arrows … traversing the body. A rainbow of color strikes the eyelids. Creativity is like sex. I know, I know. The people I speak of are writers. Below, I’ve exposed some of their secret tips, methods, and techniques. Now, lie back, relax and take pleasure in these 201 provocative ways to arouse your creativity. Great hacks from Merlin Mann of 43 Folders
33 Meticulous Cleaning Tricks For The OCD Person Inside You Organize your mind to organize your life The brain was not designed to focus on more than one thing at a time. The connection between disorganized minds and unhealthy habits is compellingBefore you can focus your attention, you must tame negative emotionsExercise, deep breathing or meditation, and a good night's sleep all help mentally Editor's note: Margaret Moore (aka Coach Meg) is the co-author of "Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life." She is the director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital and the founder and CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation. (CNN) -- If there's one big lesson I've learned over the past decade while training thousands of health and wellness coaches and coaching many clients, it's this: An organized mind enables full engagement in a health-giving style of life. The kind of organization I'm talking about is not decluttering your office or home, or purchasing the latest app to organize to-dos and projects. We know that disorganization is not just a problem of ADHD sufferers. Dr.
Stop 'stuffocating' . . . tips for getting rid of clutter: Regina Brett View full sizeSammy Dallal / Associated PressClutter can pile up quickly if you're not careful, but it's worth the effort to sort through it and get organized, experts say. Are you buried under an avalanche of stuff? Do you have paths that wind through the house? Are you afraid to open the door to the UPS man? Do you constantly run late because you can't find your keys, wallet or kids? If your spouse or kid clips this out and hands it to you, consider yourself busted. I recently interviewed the FlyLady, aka Marla Cilley of FlyLady.net, on my weekly radio show on WKSU 89.7 FM. "Clutter is a houseguest that has taken over. Barbara Tako, the author of "Clutter Clearing Choices: Clear Clutter, Organize Your Home, & Reclaim Your Life" also joined the show. Why do we hold on to it all? Marla blames fear: "Clutter represents fear, the fear of not wanting to let go of something, the fear of not having enough." Barb says clutter isn't just physical. So where do we begin? Join Regina Brett at 7 p.m.
Clearing Clutter For Healthier Life Letting Go of “Stuff” Many people are attached to stuff. They hoard things, refuse to let go of even the oldest, dingiest clothes, toys, and decorations. They are terrified to let go of these things and may even feel an emotional attachment to objects in their lives. Although sentimental items are important for keeping and passing along memories, there comes a point when you just need to let go. Sentimental items are things that have real significance to a person’s history and life. In today’s culture of consumption, we accumulate a lot of stuff. Firstly, go through your stuff and group it into categories. Another reason people hang on to stuff way too long is that they think that anything that still works is still good. Although letting go of things can feel uncomfortable and emotional, it is also a way to start fresh.
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