Here’s a summary of all the fixes I’ve found to dampen irritating, sleep-depriving vibrations coming from machinery and other mechanicals.
Read MoreIndustrial Materials for DIY (Incl Vibration Fixes)
We have a thing for industrial materials: the mysterious raw materials used by various industries that were traditionally off-limits to the public. Years ago, we learned that if we could find a source, we could buy them like anyone else. Recently, we had an adventure and lesson in the vast possibilities of rubber products (and made some big discoveries we didn’t expect).
Read MoreKottke on Busting the Mattress Racket + Affordable Mattress Reviews
Must Read for anyone looking for a new mattress: Jason Kottke’s Busting the Mattress Racket before. He tested out the inexpensive mattresses of two companies who are turning the mattress industry on its head, and found them to be as good as the expensive “deluxe” brands.
Read MoreVintage Columns as Bed Posts
Archtectural columns can be afixed to a bed frame to make a wonderful two or four-poster….
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