A No-nonsense Guide to Servicing Your Own Bike Without the Expensive Shop Hype
I used to think that if I wanted to fix my squeaky chain or adjust…
A No-nonsense Guide to Soundproofing Your Bedroom Without Breaking the Bank
I remember staring at the bulkhead of my tiny sailboat cabin at 3:00 AM, listening…
A No-nonsense Guide to Bleeding Your Radiators and Refilling the System Without the Panic
Ever feel like you’re paying a fortune in heating bills just to sit in a…
Stop Making Holes: a No-nonsense Guide to Hanging Shelves Without Wrecking Your Walls
I remember standing in my tiny studio kitchen three years ago, staring at a pile…
The Digital Perimeter: a Systems-based Guide on How to Protect Your Privacy in a Chat Room
Most people treat digital security like a cluttered kitchen junk drawer—they just throw a handful…
Stop Wasting Your Social Bandwidth: an Engineer’s Systems-based Guide on How to Choose the Right Online Community
Most people approach digital networking like they’re browsing a cluttered discount aisle—they just grab whatever’s…
Stop Throwing Away Your Potential: How to Repair Furniture Instead of Replacing It to Build a Smarter, More Beautiful Home.
I was standing in the middle of my tiny kitchen last Tuesday, staring at my…
Stop Letting Your Tiny Kitchen Win: How to Fix the Small Things That Annoy You Daily With Smart, Diy Solutions
You know that feeling when you’re just trying to make a simple piece of toast,…
Stop Fighting the Shadows: My Clever Systems for How to Make a North-facing Room Feel Brighter and More Beautiful
I remember hunkering down in a tiny, shadowed studio apartment during a particularly gray London…
Finding Your Flavor Again: How to Rebuild Confidence After Time Alone Using the Smallest Pieces of Yourself
I remember sitting on my kitchen floor last winter, surrounded by half-empty mason jars and…