The Lava Tube// The story that earned a Silver Honorable Mention from the Writer’s of the Future contest is printed in full below. Warning: it’s long at…Aug 6, 2021Aug 6, 2021
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Unpopular opinion: Readers don’t want you to paint them a pictureIf readers wanted a painting, they‘d go to an art museum.Aug 6, 2021Aug 6, 2021
How to maximize space in a tiny room(Or: What kind of towel rack works in my stupid, miniature bathroom?!)Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021
An Orthodontist Dies and Kneels Before the Devil, NaturallyOh, Evil One, you don’t want me —Jul 27, 2021Jul 27, 2021
How to build a simple, modern style benchThis is about as simple a bench as you’re going to get. And if you buy hairpin legs like I did, you can almost hardly call this “building”.Jun 10, 20211Jun 10, 20211
How to close the gaps in your jalousie/jealousy windows (that’s the louvered kind)Jalousie windows are designed to maximize airflow because they don’t cover any significant portion of the window when completely open…Jun 4, 20211Jun 4, 20211
How to hide those gaps between your floors and your trimDIYers, here’s a good way to finish those unsightly gaps between your newly-installed floors: you caulk them with colored caulk.Jun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021
Norm Macdonald: The Last True FoolNetflix is home to Norm Macdonald Has a Show. If you think the eponymous comedian didn’t give much thought to the name of his show, you’re…Feb 8, 20195Feb 8, 20195
