I’ve always been drawn to things that glow in the dark. As a child, my ceiling was dotted with adhesive stars and planets that turned my room into a mini planetarium. These days I keep a small glow-in-the-dark skull by the sink—an odd choice, maybe, but undeniably fun.
Glow-in-the-dark items aren’t just whimsical; they can serve a useful purpose, too. Pat Bay International’s luminescent light switch covers are a good example. During daylight hours, these covers absorb ambient light and then emit a soft glow at night. The gentle illumination helps you locate switches without fumbling in complete darkness, which can make nighttime navigation easier and safer.
Air Conditioner Troubleshooting and Quick Fixes
This post comes from the less-than-ideal situation of being without air conditioning. After returning home last night from the DeWALT tool launch, I learned our A/C had stopped working. Of course this happened on the hottest weekend we’ve had in Kansas City so far. Since we lease a loft, I’ve already contacted maintenance, but while … Read more
