http://www.geekbooks.com/ from somewhere in the swamps of joisey: big daddy geekbooks ramblings on sheds, barns, tikis, software, soccer jerseys, and cool stuff ... en-us 2010-07-25T23:52:33-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/whats_behind_the_shed_634.html Sheds are great places to store stuff. They're also great for concealing things ... even things that are too big to fit inside. The inside of my shed is crammed so full, I've taken to hiding junk behind the shed... sheds geekbooks 2010-07-25T23:52:33-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/how_much_money_do_you_waste_printing_stuff_633.html How much money do you spend on inkjet printer cartridges each year? I know I'm throwing out way too much on the blasted things. While you can try to stick to a reduce/reuse/recycle mindset, there are some things you just... conspicuous consumption geekbooks 2010-07-21T10:17:40-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/i_stopped_taking_my_blood_pressure_medication_632.html I've been on blood pressure medication (Atenolol) for years. But I wasn't happy about the side effects, so I kicked it. The process took place over a month or so, as I cut my dosage back ... first in half,... health geek geekbooks 2010-07-18T18:04:25-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/how_much_lumber_do_i_need_to_build_a_shed_631.html Tuba what? 2x4? 2x6? 2x8? What kind and type of lumber do I need to buy to build my shed? Building a storage shed can be a daunting process for first timers. If you've never tackled a construction project before,... sheds geekbooks 2010-05-02T09:50:29-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/starting_seeds_in_the_shed_again_630.html The ground may still be covered with snow here at Ranchero Indebto (with more rumored to be on the way this week), but the earliest days of planting season are just weeks away. While hauling the rototiller out of the... sheds geekbooks 2010-02-21T07:53:39-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/can_i_build_a_barn_on_my_property_629.html Whether it's before or after you purchase a property, knowing what you can and cannot build on your land is crucial. If you buy a piece of land thinking that you'll be able to build a backyard structure down the... sheds geekbooks 2010-02-19T07:24:27-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/water_tank_storage_shed_628.html The majority of storage sheds are uninsulated and offer little protection from freezing in extreme conditions. If you're looking to locate a water tank in a shed in a cold climate, you'll need to take appropriate measures to avoid headaches... sheds geekbooks 2010-02-18T21:38:16-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/converting_a_shed_into_a_greenhouse_627.html Spring is just around the corner and it's time to think about getting those seedlings going. While a greenhouse shed is a great place to get the jump on the season, there isn't always room in the backyard for a... sheds geekbooks 2010-02-17T21:50:09-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/list_of_free_shed_plans_626.html I've dug up the links to a bunch of free shed plans over the years, but the problem is that the links tend to break over time. While I haven't been able to spend as much time tending to the... geekbooks 2009-10-24T09:38:39-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/hip_roof_shed_plans_625.html Finding the exact shed plans for a project you have fully pictured in your mind's eye can be a real trick. Bob wrote ... 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Just kick back and crack open a cold one ... Faraz wrote Hi,... sheds geekbooks 2009-09-20T01:01:29-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/shed_building_cost_estimates_621.html We frequently get inquiries regarding the cost of building a shed. These can be difficult questions to answer, as the variables depend on range of factors including: type of construction type of foundation quality of materials geographic location specific requirements... geekbooks 2009-09-19T20:47:00-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/replacement_windows_cost_620.html I'm trying to get a handle on the cost of replacement windows and it's been tough getting down to the hard numbers. No doubt about it, window replacement is one of the most active niches in home improvement. It's easy... home improvement geek geekbooks 2009-03-13T13:58:53-05:00