Little kids, and even big kids, can have a tough time with hot food. After struggling with blowing on each bite of food to cool it down for our kids, I realized a small portable fan would make the chore…
An infrared thermometer has proven to be an indispensable tool since becoming a parent. It takes the guess work out of whether something is too hot or too cold. As I pointed out in this post, it’s a great way…
Since my original post about mounting a baby monitor to a stand to make it portable, we’ve updated some of the equipment we use. We no longer use the Motorola MBP36 Remote Wireless Video Baby Monitor. While we were happy…
I’ve always loved how the Bang and Olufsen BeoLab 4500 speakers could blend into the interior design of a home. I’ve purchased many pairs of excellent condition BeoLab 4500 speakers that required shipping. Sadly all of them were destroyed, either…
The five year anniversary of the completion of my restoration is quickly approaching. I’m happy to report that the speakers sound just as good as the day I completed the restoration back in 2011. These Bang and Olufsen Penta speakers…
With the arrival of a new baby to the house, one of the most important tools is a good thermometer. One of the best tools I’ve discovered is an infrared thermometer. I use this tool all the time to test…
I have to admit that the first time that I heard about a doula, I said, “We don’t need that, I’ve got everything covered.” I figured that I’m a great husband who makes good decisions under pressure, so what help…
There is one simple reason you should register your own domain name – a portable email address. I’ve used various email providers in the past but I’ve had the same email since 1999: I haven’t had to update accounts with…
As a long time Dropbox user and satisfied customer, I initially didn’t care too much that Google was launching Google Drive. However, two factors got me to download and evaluate the new service: OCR and price. Google Drive is considerably…
This is the sixth and final part of the Bang & Olufsen Beolab Penta restoration. For the original post, see: Vintage Bang & Olufsen Penta Restoration “Project Twins” – Part 1 This project was completed before my first child was…