Do you like my sweater?#SweaterWeather #thriftstore https://t.co/KBswEAhCeS pic.twitter.com/w1HpAUiaT6 — Nathan Corliss ✌️🧢 (@oakfive) September 18, 2018 The Downsides of (wool) Sweaters They stretch They pile They’re difficult to wash They have questionable environmental consequences (e.g. desertification in China) Moths sometimes eat them The Upsides of (wool) Sweaters Profound warmth They continue to insulate when wet… Continue reading The Downsides of Sweaters
Category: Things
The Hurdles of Getting Into Biking and How to Get Over Them
Looking back on how great biking to work in Portland has been, a fleeting thought often crosses my mind, “why didn’t I start sooner?” In reflecting on this question, I’ve determined there were a number of things that held me back from riding. The things that stopped me however, have quite easy fixes. The reasons… Continue reading The Hurdles of Getting Into Biking and How to Get Over Them
PSA: Don’t Buy a New Car Unless it has this Feature
So you’re about to buy a new or new-to-you car. You have your money saved for a down payment and financing lined up from your local credit union. Now its time to buy that car, truck, or SUV, but wait! Your new car needs this one new feature that has seemingly flown under the radar:… Continue reading PSA: Don’t Buy a New Car Unless it has this Feature
Self Driving Car Companies are Missing One Important Theme for American Adoption
It’s not safety, liability, and availability that will be top of American’s minds when they consider adopting self-driving cars, it’s freedom. It may sound cliche, but it’s why Americans are obsessed with the current one person one vehicle status quo. It’s why Americans are loathe to take buses and trains. They will make exceptions of… Continue reading Self Driving Car Companies are Missing One Important Theme for American Adoption
How to Eat Steak on the Cheap
I’m a big fan of beef, but unfortunately it’s one of the more expensive meats at the grocery store. In order to buy beef for cheap, especially sirloin steak, I’ve put together a super easy to follow strategy to get steak for cheap. Here’s the 🐄 run down: Buy steaks in bulk when they go… Continue reading How to Eat Steak on the Cheap
DIY Rear Rack Mounted Bike Fender for Less Than $5
I recently upgraded my bike’s rear rack to a Axiom Streamliner Road DLX rack. The rack is sweet, and a nice upgrade, but due to it’s low profile design, my fender didn’t fit under it. Rather than go out and buy a new fender, I decided to see if I could jury-rig a fender using… Continue reading DIY Rear Rack Mounted Bike Fender for Less Than $5
Wüsthof Kitchen Knife Set – 10 Year Review
Having a great knife set can transform your kitchen. It seems to make everything easier, and cooking more fun. I’ve had my Wüsthof kitchen knife set for just over 10 years, and I remain a huge fan. Here are my go-to blades, and some basics on my experience in care and upkeep. The very cool… Continue reading Wüsthof Kitchen Knife Set – 10 Year Review
Three Books To Help You Save Time, Get Inspired, and Be More Efficient
These three books have shaped how I tackle getting things done. From handling work efficiently, to prioritization, to better managing and getting through the administrative duties of every day life, these books have changed how I interact with my precious time. They Did It, So Can You: Rework Rework isn’t so much of a guide,… Continue reading Three Books To Help You Save Time, Get Inspired, and Be More Efficient
Time To Change Your Home Air Filter
This is a friendly reminder to change your home’s air filter. After just over three months of service, my furnace’s air filter is filthy. Check out this side by side comparison: For around $20 I’ve replaced my 3M Filtrete 1500. I chose to get this filter again because in addition to the normal filtering, this… Continue reading Time To Change Your Home Air Filter
Using Google Fi in Portland Oregon and Beyond
Update 1/18/2020: I’m still using Project Fi! I’m using a Pixel 4a 5G and love it. It wasn’t only around $400 bucks for Fi users during the Black Friday sale. I’m getting 5G coverage in Portland, and down most of the Willamette Valley in cities like Salem, Eugene, and even outside of Eugene in the… Continue reading Using Google Fi in Portland Oregon and Beyond