Ruled Sticky Tape
I decided I needed this product before I was aware of any vendors or manufacturers for it. So I went looking for it. This is ruled sticky tape that you can tape onto a work bench, drawer, wall (growth...
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Teeny Turner
The small size and stubby shape of the Teeny Turner ($7) driver allows me to reach tight spaces and still apply considerable torque. I’ve used it to adjust tension on folding knives and my SOG...
View ArticleWobbler dog food dispenser
For the past year and a half, I’ve been feeding my two 80 pound dogs with a Kong Wobbler ($20) instead of a bowl. When being fed in a bowl, one of the dogs would eat very quickly – quickly enough that...
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Anita Sarkeesian, Feminist Frequency Radio
Our guest this week is Anita Sarkeesian. Anita is a media critic and the host of Feminist Frequency Radio. She has a new book called History vs Women, which she wrote with Ebony Adams. Subscribe to the...
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PedEgg
Between being over 40 and having run 14 marathons, I have feet callused enough to require “dealing with” on a regular basis. The PedEgg ($12) is a microplane type set of blades attached to an...
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Ready Patch
Ready Patch ($9/qt.) easily outperforms any spackling compound and drywall mud I’ve ever used. I’d liken it to the superbeast that would be created if you combined the hardness of body filler with the...
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OXO Salad Spinner
For any salad lover, the spinner is perhaps the most elegant and useful invention of all time. Known for years as that cool, design-minded brand that manufactures everything from garlic presses to tea...
View ArticleSilicone Coated Hookup Wire
In this video I’m going to show you the difference between common, PVC coated wire for electronics, and the new breed of silicone coated wire. If you’re only used to this tried and true stuff, stick...
View ArticleHeavy Leather Leash
Heavy duty leather leashes ($20) seem to be getting harder to find at pet stores. That’s a shame, as I’ve used them with my dogs for years, and find them better than the alternatives for a number of...
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Uni Kuru Toga
The Kuru Toga ($5) is a self-sharpening mechanical pencil that solves a problem that’s inherent with normal mechanical pencils. After just a couple of lines of writing with a typical mechanical pencil,...
View ArticleFive quotables/Sleeping Dragon/WeCroak
Five quotables These gems keep ringing in my head. — KK Don’t be the best. Be the only. — Jerry Garcia If you really want to learn how something works, try to change it. — Matt Mazur For something to...
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Spice Jar Measuring Spoons
Unlike traditional measuring spoons resembling those intended for stirring and eating, these stainless steel Spice Jar Measuring Spoons ($13) are rectangular in shape with a narrower profile....
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Superglue Stitches
For years midwives have been using over-the-counter superglue to “suture” perineal tears after birth. It’s better than stitches. Veteran backpackers have been known to pack a tiny tube of super glue...
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Carl Bass, Former Autodesk CEO
Our guest this week is Carl Bass. Carl has been designing and making buildings, boats, sculpture, and machinery for the last 40 years. He is the former CEO of Autodesk and now spends his time...
View ArticleLong conversations/Freewrite alternative/CloudConvert
Long conversations A “long conversation” is a new format for a conference. Two speakers begin a conversation on stage. After 15 minutes one of the two speakers is replaced by a new speaker and the...
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Infinite Divider Small Parts Storage Box
The infinite divider box ($4 – $17, depending on size) is the best tool for organizing a diverse collection of small parts. It is better than other options such as the Akro storage bin because the...
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StikkiCLIPS
I use StikkiCLIPS ($6 for 20) to temporarily place printed recipes on the cupboard door right in my line of sight. When I’ve finished cooking, I easily remove the clip from the cupboard. The recipe...
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Museum Wax
It’s stickier and firmer than Play-Doh and comes off easier than Poster Putty. A little pinch of museum wax on the back of a frame stabilizes it, and holds its position firmly against a wall. Level...
View ArticleART USB Phono Plus
The ART USB Phono Plus ($79) lets you take the audio from a turntable and plug it into your laptop so you can rip your vinyl. I was home for the summer visiting my mom and I have all my vinyl there...
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Can-Gun 1
Using your index finger to press and steer a can of spray paint gets old very quickly. If your paint job lasts more than a few minutes, you really should use a snap-on pistol grip($5). It saves your...
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