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Tip: How to Bike Up a Hill

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Jun 05, 2013

This morning, I almost needed a NYC concrete contractor to come scrape me off the sidewalk on the Manhattan bridge as I biked over it. The Manhattan Bridge is a long, not very steep...


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Link Roundup: Tips for Grilling Burgers

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Jun 03, 2013

Want to know how to make the perfect burger on the grill this summer? These three articles are conclusive, thorough, and not written by jerks. *How to grill burgers by Albert Burneko...


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Alligators Spotted in Long Island

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 21, 2013

On Friday, April 19, 2013, Frank Nasse stopped to enjoy the view of the Peconic River on his way to work. according to Newsday, Frank Nasse does this every day. I can only imagine the...


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Electrical Tip: The Difference Between AC and DC

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 14, 2013

An electrical contractor in Austin, TX, posted a super-informative blog post about understanding AC and DC electrical currents. This is what the differences boil down to: "DC" means...


This is haint blue, on a house in Charleston. (Photo: D&S McSpadden/Flickr.)

Fun Fact: Haint Blue and the Gullah People

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 12, 2013

Have you ever noticed that in parts of the South, people paint their porch ceilings light blue? The color is called "Haint Blue", and it comes from a tradition of the Gullah people....


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Weird News: Bucket Falls From Chopper, Damages Roof

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Feb 26, 2013

The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that a bucket of cleaning solution plunged from a military helicopter, and crashed through the roof of an automotive shop. The auto shop owner will...


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Pedestrian Path Through Everglades Planned

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Feb 20, 2013

There is a new paving project for Miami concrete contractors to queue up for: A paved path through the Everglades is planned. According to the Miami Sun Sentinal, the 75 mile path...


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Tip: DIY Cat Bathroom

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Feb 06, 2013

No more litter box smell! A DIY carpenter in Port Richey, Florida invented such a cool solution: A cat bathroom built for two. It is, essentially, a large wooden box with two cat doors...