Raising the Bar – Adding Luggage Racks for Guests
A gracious host is forward-thinking and considerate of a guests comfort. When people visit it is nice for them to have a place to put their suitcases other than the floor, and this becomes...
Category: GeekHome
Home upgrades for the discerning and sophisticated geek; from automation and decor, to presentation and storage.
Raising the Bar – Adding A Valet Tray
Anyone can toss their wallet, keys, and whatever else they carry in their pockets, onto the dresser or nightstand when they come home or at the end of the day. I like to have...
Electronic Arts “We See Farther” Poster and Mini-LP Game Box Collection
By the time Trip Hawkins joined Apple in 1978 to work on Product Marketing, the company had about 50 employees. When Apple has its initial public stock offering in December of 1980, Trip and...
Shadowbox Display Case for MPCs Space: 1999 CommLock and Stun Gun Models
After working on a couple of MPC Space: 1999 CommLock and Stun Gun model kits, I did not want to simply leave them sitting out on a table or shelf. I was pleased enough...
Remington Rand’s Streamliner Typewriter (1941-42)
By the time the U.S. Civil War ended in 1865, E. Remington & Sons was one of the largest manufacturers of firearms in the world, and a company eager to diversify its business. Shortly after the...
Rowenta Turbo Silence Fan – Hearing Is Believing
This summer was a hot one in the Pacific Northwest where I live. As I struggled to stay comfortable, I began to research various fans. I focused my study looking for something quiet and powerful,...
80’s Arcade Video Game Cabinet Marquees as Refrigerator Magnets
Last week, I discovered these refrigerator magnets based on old-school arcade game marquees1 on Amazon. It was such a great idea, and they looked cool, so I picked up some to check out the quality...
Lifx Smart Lightbulbs – Let There Be Multiple Colors of Light
A few weeks ago, I was standing at the register in a Best Buy wondering if I was stupid, or what. After all, there I was, spending $80 on a lightbulb… Even with a...
