In a world of LOL and OMG, get in touch with your
inner wordsmith: How to Cultivate a Love of Words

post from How to of the Day on 19 May 2011 08:00:00 PM. © How to of the Day

As we all know, there are billions of words in the English language. And when you think of "words", often all your mind will generate will be banal, basic words like "dog" and "phone". But there are so many incredible, diverse, quirky, unusual and awe-inspiring words that the human race has constructed, with so many fantastic pronunciations and definitions, that's is worth extending your word knowledge and truly embracing words as a passion. Here's how to grow your love of the world of words!

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Whirlwind weekend at GE in Kentucky

post from House of Hepworths "hoh" on 19 May 2011 07:00:37 PM. © House of Hepworths "hoh"

This is NOT a sponsored post. I’m writing this of my own accord because I feel like it. I was not asked, paid, or perk’d to write this post. Sunday through Tuesday I was on a whirlwind trip to Louisville (Lul-vul), Kentucky as a guest for GE Appliances. GE Appliances has been developing a strategy [...]

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Sneak Peek!

post from Aileen's Musings on 19 May 2011 05:34:38 PM. © Aileen's Musings

Here's a sneak peek at some new Birthday Chubby Cakes.
Shop Fun For & Unique Father's Day Gifts HERE

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DIY at Cedar Hill Ranch

post from The DIY Show Off on 19 May 2011 04:36:02 PM. © The DIY Show Off

Good afternoon, DIY friends!

I'd like to introduce you to Anita from
"Cedar Hill Ranch is about creating a relaxed lifestyle and home that is also graceful and beautiful, a place that embraces family and friends in a comfortable way while making them feel special and celebrated. I think of French life being about family and friends in a beautiful setting, sitting around a outdoor table with good food and good conversation. I write about how to create a home that embraces your family and guests with interior design ideas, DIY projects, antiques, vintage dishes, great recipes, entertaining, and anything else I find interesting or helpful."
Anita shares some beautiful and inspiring DIY ideas...
Day Bed Before & After
Before was DIY & pretty. But Mr. Mouse (you'll have to visit Anita to get the full story) forced her to give the day bed a makeover.
Now it's beautiful back porch coziness...Gorgeous details.Thistles in a tin can? Simple and pretty accent!Hi Molly!
Dreamy, isn't it? Inspiring too. Makes me want to give my back porch swing a new look!
Crate & Wildflowers
Fabric + French Antique = Fab Project
Enjoy a ranch tour while you're visiting Cedar Hill Ranch...
and send my love.

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MALM marries ALSARP

post from IKEA Hackers on 19 May 2011 03:33:59 PM. © IKEA Hackers

Materials: 1 x MALM super king size bed; 2 x ALSARP single size; usual tools; 2 piece of wide elastic band or strong ribbonde

Description: This is not my idea (I read about it here and was featured on Ikeahackers here), and it has been done before, but it is so useful and relatively easy that I thought I'd share.

We've had a MALM super king size (UK size) for a few years and I have always been frustrated that I can't use the large amount of space under it for storage since it's too low for any drawers/boxes etc. So when I came across the idea, I work ed to find out if it would fit a superking size bed too (it had been done for smaller sizes only).

MALM super king measures W180cm x L200cm; two single ALSARP will work just nicely for it (each measures W90cm x L200cm). They fit perfectly into the MALM frame - snugly enough so it looks very tidy and the mattress rests on the two ALSARP very nicely.

My mattress (not IKEA) is huge of course and quite heavy, but it seems the 'hydraulic' mechanism of ALSARP takes it quite well. It is a bit heavy to lift, but not uncomfortably so. I simply will not store stuff that I need every day.

Once the two ALSARP are assembled according to instructions, including the covers(very straightforward in my view), they need to be slotted into the MALM, which is literally the only bit of the process ta take some effort.

I have used some strong and wide elastic band from the haberdasher's around to connect the two set of slats, so they go up and down together. One still needs to lift from both handles and take care to lift quite evenly, but the elastic band will prevent one set of slats from dropping down on its own and potentially tip the mattress over to the side.

The bed becomes a bit higher than is was originally but it looks essentially like a normal bed, since the MALM is so low to start with. The ALSAPR sits perfectly flush with the top of the MALM frame so nothing can be seen of it even when if you like to tuck the duvet under the mattress.

I am delighted, this solution gives me oodles of storage and you can reach quite easily all the way top under the lifted slats so there's no wasted space.

I built it all on my own in one afternoon while my husband is away. It was absolutely fine. The only stage where it would have been a lot easier to have two people on the job was to lift the second ALSARP into the MALM frame; there's no wriggle room, so it needs to go in straight, but I eventually managed that on my own too.

Please note the the bottom of the ALSARP will scratch the MALM frame, so if you need to rest the ALSAPR on it while you manoeuvre to place it in, put a towel or something on the frame to protect it (it's very delicate).

Highly recommended solution to gain LOTS of storage and keep your beautiful, comfy MALM bed.

~ Laura, London

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Recipe Bar/ Planning Desk

post from IKEA Hackers on 19 May 2011 02:34:57 PM. © IKEA Hackers

Materials: Ikea Vika Annefors, Ikea Vika Amon, Ikea Capita Legs

Description: I like to cook and have amassed a large collection of cookbooks over the years. We had been looking for a way to make a Recipe Bar and/or Kitchen Planning Desk for a while, but we didn't want to spend a lot of money. This is where the IKEA as-is section came to the rescue.

We started with the Vika Annefors storage piece and simply elevated it to bar height by attaching Capita legs. Then we attached the Vika Amon tabletop. The tabletop was cut short to our desired length and then a 2x2 was used as a ledger board to secure it on the wall.

Ta-da! Instant planning desk and recipe storage! Thanks to the as-is section, we spent a grand total of $60 on this project. We still need to add some trim and finishing touches, but we still really really love it.

~ Heather Conley, Newport, KY

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An Easy Way To Pull Stakes And Posts

post from Toolmonger: The Week In Tools on 19 May 2011 01:34:24 PM. © Toolmonger: The Week In Tools

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Here’s another one from the email pile: the JackJaw. Funny name aside, it looks pretty slick. As you pull on the handle, the mechanism tightens up two jaws to grab and pull stakes or posts with a lot more force than you can generate on your own. (The maker claims that 200 lbs. of force on the handle translates into a whopping 4,200 lbs. of gripping force and 1,800 lbs. of “breakout” force.) A large steel base plate stabilizes the whole thing.

They offer a ton of models, each designed for a specific application like concrete stakes, flat stakes, utility grid rods, tent stake, sign posts, and so on. They’re not exactly priced for DIYers, though: They start at around $300 and run as high as $550. They also offer replacement jaw sets and handles.

About the video: Yes, I think it’s funny, too. It could be about six minutes shorter and I can do without the didgeridoo music. But I posted it because it does show the tool in use, and that’s a lot better than me trying to describe it to you in detail.

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Random Recast - New Uses for Aluminum Foil Day 4

Filed under: Crafts & CelebrationsWelcome to the very first edition of Random Recast! Each week, Random Recast will feature a new-use-a-day for a common household item. Got any ideas you'd like to share? Leave a comment!Yesterday, we learned how to make a "sharpening pad" out of aluminum foil for specialty paper punches. Today, we're going to get even craftier by using foil to create surprisingly pretty embellishments for scrapbooking and card making. Photo: Rebecca GrohallMetallic[...]

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At least 40 percent of people have dated someone
at work. How to Make a Work Relationship Work

Dating a co-worker happens a lot - at least 40 percent of people admit to having dated someone at work during their career.[1] And when it happens to you, there are a lot of things to consider about how you go about carry on your romance in the workplace. You might choose to keep it clandestine, or you might decide to shout it from the rooftops but whatever you choose, there are other people intimately involved in this situation who need to be considered too ? namely, your co-workers and your boss. Dating a co-worker can lead to long-lasting love but only if you proceed wisely and with care.

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