I know I'm a few days late (and someone may have mentioned it), but I've been using MediaCoder almost daily now for converting videos at work:

I'm seeing the lines blur between a list of prison hacks and an urban survival guide...

I'm surprised nobody mentioned going to Harbor Freight for tools! I know a lot are cheaply made (Almost all from China), but with some of the coupons they have, you can set yourself up with a consumer level kit that has most of the suggested Items on the list and usually snag it with a 20% off coupon (not to mention a…

(Somewhat morbid comment to follow ;)

Some masochistic, self-loathing part of me is wanting a similar move to come from Pepsi: Crystal Pepsi

I think cooking any type of vegetable someway will bring out better flavor. When done properly (cooked and seasoned correctly), steamed veggies can be pretty tasty too.

Excellent! Thank you!

Hi, Dan. thanks for answering questions. What is the best (or is there even one) resource (for evaluating your interests, training and education) to give me an idea of what career I should be looking into. I've found myself to be more of an introvert, not out of shyness, but more of the fact I just can't stand to be…

Pretty much nail on the head there :) Most of the repairs around the house are just that: more necessity than upgrade. I could go on about how much I hate inquiries into a project (mostly because I'd like to get them done and over with, but are constantly interrupted or they get put on hold until the following…

I wasn't directing at you at all (I just now realized I replied to your comment and not to the OP. I apologize) ;) . Honestly, I was venting about the poopstain that was the prior owner of my house. It seems like with every passing discovery of something done incorrectly or covered up, I lose more and more respect for…

I will say this: no matter how "comfortable" you are with electricity and re-wiring, if you're going to do something on your home, do it right. Know when you're in over your head and call an electrician. Don't half-ass it. This leads to problems/headaches for the next homeowner. I just recently tried to install a…

I did attempt a fix: First, tried a 2-part epoxy that lasted until I turned the hose on full pressure (mind you, typical municipal water pressure, nothing crazy). Then, for the hell of it (read: knowing that I beat this horse to death) gave it to my bro-in-law who has access to industrial grade adhesives/epoxies (he'…

When my daughter was 2, she had a toy turtle sprinkler that broke within the first 10 seconds of using it (no spraying water, just gushing from the bottom). I did nearly the same thing, building this soda bottle sprinkler. I tossed it in the yard, turned it on, and immediately thought "Wow: you're too cheap to run to…

Do you think using a filter medium like garnet would be overkill/cost-prohibitive for the average Joe (this is assuming someone is actually going to filter, treat and drink collected water)?

Regarding batteries in the car, do you run into any problems with them leaking/rupturing? Or is the mistake not to make is keeping them in the flashlight, vs. in the pack?

Completely forgot about Amazon Mom (good call): I know she uses that as well (I want to say it was through that that she got some awesome deal on a carseat that, with the discount and what it would normally cost to ship, it pretty much covered the Prime membership for the year)...

My wife (Amazon queen at our house) has a bunch of baby/kid stuff on subscribe and save. This being one of them (a 4-year old that still has the occasional overnight accident; 2 year old who is just finishing up potty training). Unfortunately, I'm not entirely sure how often we go through these, but I know at least…

Physical exertion/exhaustion has always done wonders to shut-up the little voice in my head that causes me to overthink (running in particular). Before I screwed myself into injury, I used to go on longer runs (10+) miles with nothing but a water bottle. People were shocked that I didn't take music along with me.…

Agree completely. We were in a 1 bedroom condo that was just shy of 800 square feet and I felt that just my wife and I were pushing it. Maybe we had a larger than average living and dining area than a normal condo (didn't seem big to me), but I don't know how we could have had a 2nd bedroom.

My wife bought me the Stanley tool cabinet on a whim for Father's Day. Anyone debating on buying one should read the reviews on Wal-Mart's site. Just to give you a heads up: