Launder your children

My daughter is part of my home so I figure this is a good home tip. During the winter her hair gets so staticy. I just rub a sheet of fabric softener over her hair and brush and the problem is solved.

Submitted by Julie Romanski -- Rupert, ID [via Renovators Supply]

2004BL - before lasers

The Spirit Level
Prior to the use of the Spirit Level,
a version of the plumb bob was used to check for level.
Learn more about the spirit level and its bubble vials.

Locating garden shops

See Garden Design's November/December issue for "America's 25 Great Garden Shops." For the web-exclusive article, "25 More Great American Garden Shops", click here.

An off-grid family

Since this is the first blog from our family, a little bit of background is in order. We are a family of four living in far North Idaho, near Priest Lake. We have a 30 acre ranch devoted to raising sheep, horses and our family (including our six dogs and three cats). We built our home ourselves on the banks of the Priest River. It is an all cedar cabin that started off with 480 square feet and has slowly grown to 1300 square feet. We are off the grid and depend on solar power, wind power and the occasional generator run for power. Today the generator is running to make up for the dark cloudy days and to keep all of my computers running.

Hidden doors

From the Hidden Door Company

Providing a Custom Built-in Look
Converting a Bedroom into a Study
Converting Linen Closets into Hidden Storage
Concealing Valuables
Accessing Dead Storage Space
Beautifying Closet Doors
Converting a Pantry Door to a Spice Rack
Creating a Hidden Vault/Gun Room Door
Adding Function to Storage and Basement Doors
Double Sided Doors

Various furniture options, functional sitting desks, etc. that swing. Doors are made to custom fit any rough opening

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Here is a link to parts and plans to build hidden vaults and safes, including slide-out drawer vaults at Hidden Safes.