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Being Comfy In Your Home Office
Feb 16th
Right now I’m in the middle of a dilemma. My work area in my in-home office is downright uncomfortable. I started to notice that my back and neck pain was worse when I had a long day at my computer. Of course some of that is caused by the lack of movement when you’re sitting still for long periods, but I learned a lot when I worked for a physical therapy office about how your equipment can cause problems.
If you're getting calluses on the heel of your hand a wrist rest can help.
I’ve checked to make sure I’ve got everything More >
Getting Ready To Make Window Seat
Jan 19th
I’m psyched! I got the last piece I need in order to be able to make my window seat this weekend. Yesterday I stopped in at the home improvement center and bought 4 pickets, which are going to be the seat back at the end of the window seat, so I can sit and look out the window and read or study (and once I get a laptop or iPad I’ll be able to work there, too!).
Looking a little rough. My half finished reading nook and window seat.
Here’s a before shot. I got a decent start on the corner piece. More >
Which Wood Is Right For You?
Jan 12th
Bamboo, cork, oak, pine, know that the woods qualities match your lifestyle before you install.
Wood floors are all the rage right now. However, each type of wood has it strengths and weaknesses. We chose bamboo, because I thought it was beautiful and it is sustainable, since bamboo grows really fast.
I read all the information from the company and was convinced this was a great flooring for us. The guarantee was for 15 years on the finish, everyone was touting it as harder than oak, etc. It’s been in for three years now and it still looks as beautiful as the More >