If you are dying for that home office but lack the space in your house; or your house is too noisy to get any work done, then you could convert your shed into a work space. Lifehacker has an interesting article on the subject with a reader sending in photos of an office shed that set him back somewhere in the region of $6,000.
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[ July 3rd, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]
DIY, Turn Your Shed Into a Home Office
[ November 29th, 2007 ] ... [ Vic DaSilva ]
Strange Stuff You Can Buy From Amazon That You Probably Didn’t Know About
When it comes to buying strange stuff online most people think of eBay, but since Amazon is the world’s largest online store and retailers all want a piece of the action, it too has some fine rare junk stuff sitting in the corner of warehouses.
The list below is just a small collection of some of the strange stuff you can find at Amazon. What makes the majority of these items extra special is the priceless reviews that people have submitted. A small sample of these reviews are included for your reading pleasure with even more on the product pages. My question to you is this. Do you think you can write a funnier review for these products? Enter our write a fake funny review contest to win a $100 Amazon gift certificate. Contest details are at the bottom of the page.
Relaxman Relaxation Capsule
I ordered one of these assuming, obviously, that in the vein of similarly named “-man” products, portability would be its chief component. Walkman, Discman, etc, all distinguish themselves from other identical products by the fact that they are portable and can be carried and used anywhere. I felt some suspicion when the crate arrived in a semi truck and required two men and a hydraulic liftgate to unload it on the patio next to my Fuller dome. Sure enough, when I finished bagging up the last of the 20 cubic yards of foam packing peanuts and took the time to closely examine the machine it was clear it would not easily clip to my belt or swing suspended around my neck by a lanyard. What a disappointment! I’m often struck by the urge for complete relaxation when traveling, commuting to work, or competing in the Extreme Fighting championship. Now that sweet escape from the brutal trials of life will have to wait until I’ve landed my autogyro in the backyard and hunkered down in this oversized coffin: the deceptively named “Relaxman”.
Uranium Ore
My son wanted Play Doh for his birthday but unfortunately Toys ‘R’ Us was sold out of it. I figured this would be the next best thing. He absolutely LOVES it and told me he wishes he had a third hand because its so much fun! I told him maybe his kids would have better luck. A dozen more cans are on their way! Thanks Amazon.com!
Badonkadonk Land Cruiser/Tank
I’ll admit it. Shopping for a personal tank can be a bit daunting. Many times in the past I’ve purchased overpriced, so-called “battle tanks”, then driven them into battle only to be wrecked in ten minutes by the first blow off of some insurgents home-made morter.
But not this baby, no way.
This tank R-O-C-K-S! Literally- the 400-watt sound-system keeps me rockin like a crazy man as I’m dishing out justice commando style. Wow. I just can’t say enough. And the kids love it, too- imagine the look of terror in the eyes of the enemy as I’m dropping off my kid’s team to their soccer game. Shock and awe, my friends, SHOCK AND AWE!
I had NAO install the optional GPS-guided white phosphorus missile system, and talk about *SWEET*! Burn baby burn!!!
Oh, it also has plenty of room for groceries, and if you need to like move a loveseat or something it’ll fit if you use a little bungee cord.
The only real negative with this tank is that it shows up on radar a little more than I like (although there is a polyresin graphite stealth model available). Also, the included spare isn’t full size.
Overall, a great tank.
Dagobert Wooden Toilet Throne
I was about to buy a gold plated toilet before I saw this. Now that the good old gold toilet is inferior I did not want my bottom to have an inferiority complex. Now My bottom and I are complete and I feel satisfied going to the bathroom knowing that It will take me over a lifetime to pay of the debt from buying this.
[ June 15th, 2007 ] ... [ Sean Fallon ]
The Shed Hook
These little Shed Hooks were inspired by the traditional garden shed – and like there namesake, they make storing things a whole lot easier.
The interior of the shed is perfect for storing keys or mail, while the hanger and the shed roof can handle bags and coats. It may not be cheap, but it is definitely less expensive than buying a bunch of gadgets to handle what one Shed Hook can.
Available in orange, teal, white, and grey colors.
Price: £14.50 or $29
[ May 14th, 2007 ] ... [ Tiago Gaspar ]
Giant Plastic Chess Set
I have already seen a couple of giant chess sets located on gardens of hotels and other places, but I never saw one for sale until 5 minutes ago. If you are a chess geek and enjoy outdoors activity this is what you need to make some exercise.
Each chess piece measures between 43cm and 64cm tall, since the pieces are made of plastic they will probably fall with a bit of wind, and that is why you can fill special compartments with water or sand to make them heavier.
A fun way for beginners to learn this traditional game of skill and cunning and a totally new dimension to the game for established chess lovers
Price: £525 (close to $1,000)
[ June 17th, 2006 ] ... [ Vic DaSilva ]
Herbi: Hydroponic Herb Rack
All real chefs know that the secret to cooking is using the freshest ingredients. With the hydroponic herb rack, fresh herbs will be available to you, all year round.
Ever wanted to grow your favorite herbs but the big city life seems to get in the way? Herbi is here to help. Herbi, the fully adjustable hydroponic herb rack created in the style of plusminuszero* , lets you grow your favorite herbs easily in your home. Simply place Herbi in a naturally well lit spot, such as the the kitchen counter, and Herbi will supply you with fresh, ready to pick herbs all year round.
Herbi also is very adjustable and low maintenance. Connect 1 – 6 Herbi plant silos to the Herbi control unit, fill the control units containers and HERBI is off and running for 1 plus months of hassle free operation. Herbi can even communicate with you. Herbi was designed to autonomous operation but from time to time, averaging out to about once a month, the control units ph + , ph – , nutrient feed and water reserve must be replenished. Herbi lets you know when it needs assistance by lighting a light blue LED behind the corresponding icon on the Herbi control unit. After the needed solution is added, Herbi will detect the change and the light behind the icon will turn off.
