Have You Built Anything?


Updated 09/26/08 12:01 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 10 comments

Have You Built Anything?

Be it a fence, a bookshelf, a house, or a garden box, I want to know. Have you built anything? Source Have You Built Anything? Yes! I can hold my own when it comes to lumber and power tools. I've helped other folks build things. No, I don't have this skill yet. Other, I'll tell you in the comments. Read more

Trendtotting: Dirty Boys


Updated 08/28/08 10:28 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Trendtotting: Dirty Boys

Boys love nothing more than to dig in the dirt. When it comes to their unearthing activities, what better way to dress the lil guys than with attire inspired by the real movers and shakers — construction tools and vehicles? While out shopping with my son, I spied these boyish finds at Crazy 8. Check out the dirty apparel for your wee worker. Read more

Ground Zero Reconstruction Planners Ditch Timetable


Updated 10/14/09 1:05 AM · Posted by LibertySugar · 9 comments

Ground Zero Reconstruction Planners Ditch Timetable

The building schedule for skyscrapers and a memorial planned for New York City's Ground Zero have been tossed out by the World Trade Center owners, due to unrealistic goals and rising costs. Planners will announce a new timetable this September, seven years after the Twin Towers fell, according to BBC. Officials previously promised that the Freedom Tower, set to replace the destroyed towers while Read more

Eco Chic: Previously Developed Land


Updated 06/24/08 1:19 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Eco Chic: Previously Developed Land

No one will tell you that building a new home rather than purchasing one that already exists is environmentally friendly — even if you use salvaged materials. So, if you're considering building a new home, find a lot that's previously been built on. Previously developed land (PDL) that is vacant or unused is a wasted resource. Building on PDL does not disturb wildlife, and keeps our natural Read more

Wolf Whistles Drive Woman to Protest — By Getting Naked?


Updated 10/29/08 10:51 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 20 comments

Wolf Whistles Drive Woman to Protest — By Getting Naked?

An Internet news rumor run amuck? Sites were reporting this shocking story as fact yesterday — do you believe it? Apparently, a road crew in the small town of Kerikeri, New Zealand, was repairing the main street when they decided to pay too much attention to one woman — who decided to let them know just what she thought about their behavior — by stripping. According to the story, the woman Read more

This Just In: Portland to Reward Energy-Efficient Homes


Updated 11/11/07 6:33 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 6 comments

This Just In:  Portland to Reward Energy-Efficient Homes

According to an article in The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, is considering a carbon fee and inspection requirement that would tax builders hundreds of dollars for each new home that is not extremely energy efficient. Builders who construct buildings that save at least 45% more energy over Oregon code requirements would be paid cash rewards. Each new home sold would also be required to undergo Read more

TGIF


Updated 05/19/07 3:27 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

TGIF

Having a bad week at work? This should make you feel a bit more fortunate. (It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it.) Read more

How to Select the Perfect Oyster Assortment


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How to Select an Oyster Assortment

It's well-known lore that oysters can really titillate the palate (among other things), so I consulted Parke Ulrich, executive chef at Waterbar Restaurant in San Francisco, for tips on crafting the perfect oyster plate at home. Constructing a carefully curated selection of oysters is a bit of an art, much like creating a cheese plate. According to Chef Ulrich, oysters "have a great sense of Read more