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I’m proud of this: DIY Fold-Down Changing Station |
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Written by Darren Luke
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Saturday, 11 April 2009 |
As of today, the bambino is about 8 weeks away, and the child-to-be’s room is mostly complete, with only a few finishing touches left to do.
The room had, in a previous life, served as our walk-in pantry. But through some creative rearranging, we freed the space up to become the baby’s room. It’s only 5’ wide by 6’ deep, but babies are small, so a small room seems perfectly appropriate.
That, and the goofy floor plan of our apartment meant giving up either the pantry or the office/den/guestroom, and that just seemed silly.
But with only 30 square feet, space is at a premium, even for a wee person. With the crib and dresser in place, we’re left with only about 3’ by 3’ to stand in. Therefore we’ve been working to utilize every inch as best as possible.
If you’ve ever toured a submarine, it’s a lot like that. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 16 April 2009 )
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Cycling Season Resumes & My Million-Peso Idea |
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Written by Darren Luke
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Tuesday, 06 January 2009 |
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I got hooked on bicycle commuting last summer. My office is a scant 3.5 miles from the house, and Chicago has an excellent network of bike-friendly streets. Unfortunately, weather and the holidays conspired to make biking in December a bit tough, so I rode the bus. If bicycle commuting has taught me one thing, it’s that riding the bus sucks. The stopping and starting, the rude high school students, the oblivious, self-absorbed iPod listeners, the standing around at the bus stop—biking eliminates all of that. Unfortunately, a combination of consecutive days of precipitation, slippery streets, freaky-low temperatures, holiday travels, and ample rust meant my bike stayed locked up on the sidewalk since Thanksgiving. Of course this period of neglect led to more rust, and a nearly ruined chain. But it’s a new year, and its time to start riding again, dadgummit! |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 January 2009 )
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