Tag Archives: Home Improvement

The Nest Still Needs Work♣
Monday, April 30 11:08 am - brooksreview.net

Ben Brooks: Should I buy the Nest? Only if you think your current thermostat is ugly, or you have a $250 desire to change the temp from your iPhone. I like the Nest, but I mostly like it for its … Continue reading →

Get USB Outlets Without Re-Wiring♣
Tuesday, January 31 11:41 am - amazon.com

A cheaper, and considerably easiers option than the U-Socket USB outlets, the RCA USB wallplate has both pros and cons. It’s dead simple to install and cost $10 less than the aforementioned U-Socket option. But it’s not as aesthetically pleasing … Continue reading →

Brett Terpstra’s Impressions of the Nest Thermostat♣
Thursday, December 1 1:14 pm - brettterpstra.com

Brett Terpstra on the Nest Thermostat: Once you’ve told it your preferred temperatures, maximum and minimum ranges, it immediately starts taking things into its own hands. This is an intrinsic energy saver, as even if you usually remember to turn … Continue reading →

How to Fold a Fitted Sheet Into a Nice Flat Rectangle♣
Wednesday, November 30 1:13 pm - lifehacker.com

I tried this method for folding a fitted sheet. It worked really well and is pretty simple.

LA Noire Investigation Trailer♣
Monday, March 14 8:08 am - joystiq.com

Another trailer for LA Noire, Rockstar’s next game. This is one of the only games of 2011 I am planning to buy at this point. This new trailer shows off how the game will be much different than past open … Continue reading →