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    <title> Househacker.com :: Odds + Ends</title>

    <link>http://www.househacker.com/</link>

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  <title>NOTICE: Large moosehead</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ wall lights have finally been invented. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.funktionalley.com/m4n?cat1id=5&oid=etailer-product&catgr=0&cat2id=0&_locale=1&viewMode=1&prodid=490 ]]> </link>

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  <title>360 Modern is </title>

  <description><![CDATA[ a real estate firm in the Pacific Northwest U.S. that specializes in modern homes.  Beautiful stuff. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://360modern.com/home/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Handy way to skip all the intro crap on DVDs</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ that is usually forced on you when you throw a disc in your player.  Apparently the chapters on DVDs that you can't skip (FBI warnings, copyright stuff, etc.) are flagged, on the disc, as UOP, or User Operation Prohibited.  This site lists some of the techniques you can try to skip the ennui.    ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://hexmen.com/blog/2007/04/skip-dvd-intro/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>This colour coordinated bookshelf</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ looks cool, but you might have a hard time finding a particular title. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://quixoticals.blogspot.com/2007/03/colour-coordinated-bookshelf.html ]]> </link>

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  <title>For chewie edge lovers or corner brownie fans</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ - it's the Edge Brownie Pan.  All edges, all the time.  Via <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2007/03/22/labyrinthine_brownie.html">BoingBoing</a> ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.bakersedge.com/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Puzzle</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ carpet. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.funforever.net/archives/puzzle-carpets/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>This to That</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ is a handy site that will tell you what adhesive to use when attempting to glue various objects together. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.thistothat.com/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Super creative</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ bathroom tiles. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.funforever.net/archives/be-on-the-tiles/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Skinny house</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ in Brazil.  ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://ahboon.net/2007/03/08/narrow-habitation/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Apparently there are many LED lightbulbs</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ available already.

Via <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/02/new_led_lamp_ph.php">TreeHugger</a> ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=MR16 ]]> </link>

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  <title>WiiRoomba.</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ YouTube of a guy controlling his Roomba with a Wii remote. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj4lsNw3IG0 ]]> </link>

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  <title>Hardcore Lost fans</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ have a party and repackage the snacks and beer as Dharma Initiative rations.  Make your own with the <A href="http://www.insanelygreattees.com/news/?p=28">PDFs </a> that they've so generously shared. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.insanelygreattees.com/news/?p=27 ]]> </link>

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  <title>Here's a nice set of home improvement videos</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ with the energetic and snappy <a href="http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/cleansweep/bio/bio_05.html">Eric Stromer</a>. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://diy.aol.com/home-improvement/home-improvement-with-eric-stromer ]]> </link>

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  <title>Faucet Fountain</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ turns your regular faucet into a drinking fountain. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.tinyliving.com/store/product/737/faucet-fountain/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Kids and the Home Office.</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ Here's a list of tips for the parent that works from home. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/01/18/how-to-manage-kids-in-the-home-office/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Save the Internet.</title>

  <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.savetheinternet.com/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Great Pac-Man bathroom</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ tile work. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://flickr.com/photos/toxickaty/21648205/in/photostream/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Crazy toaster from the future</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ TODAY! ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=16&item_pk=11744&p=2 ]]> </link>

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  <title>Here is a nice napkin folding howto site</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ with clean pictures and straightforward instructions.  I think the <a href="http://www.napkinfoldingguide.com/14-shirt/">shirt</a>'s my favourite.  ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://NapkinFoldingGuide.com ]]> </link>

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  <title>DIY T-Shirt Rack</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ via Instructables.   ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.instructables.com/id/EBR2Q6HA4VEWUSLL1H/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Stainless steel</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ paint.   ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.liquidstainlesssteel.com/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Onion</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ goggles. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.cheftools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=06-0943 ]]> </link>

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  <title>Batman-esque underground</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ garage with hydraulic lift. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/351741/4 ]]> </link>

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  <title>Microsoft to unveil a home server</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ at <a href="http://www.cesweb.org/default.asp">CES</a> this week in Vegas?  This article at Arstechnica discusses the possibility of a machine focused on home automation and entertainment centralization. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070105-8557.html ]]> </link>

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  <title>Here's a blog full</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ of interesting gifts for under 10 bucks. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://freshfodder.wordpress.com/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>WikiHow</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ has a <a href="http://www.househacker.com/tags/dricore">DriCore</a> installation howto available for your edification. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.wikihow.com/Install-a-DRIcore-Subfloor-in-Your-Basement ]]> </link>

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  <title>Here is an energy saving tips</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ post from last winter.   ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.househacker.com/permanent/Winter-Energy-Saving-Tips-with-DIY-Audit ]]> </link>

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  <title>The USB humping dog</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ you asked for is in. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/2006/12/legs_everywhere_rejoice_as_dog.php ]]> </link>

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  <title>Unique DIY photo</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ ornaments. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.photojojo.com/content/diy/photo-christmas-tree-ornaments/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>A table that walks.</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ Finally! ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR931mtC3l4&NR ]]> </link>

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  <title>Twist and grow table.</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ Amazing. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/fletcher-capstan-table-dinner-party-transformer-220695.php ]]> </link>

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  <title>Roller</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ toaster. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.popgadget.net/2006/12/life_can_be_a_r.php ]]> </link>

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  <title>Make a nice 3D</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ paper snowflake. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-3D-Paper-Snowflake ]]> </link>

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  <title>Tiny houses</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ from the Tumbleweed Tiny House company. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/houses.htm ]]> </link>

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  <title>Post-it note wallpaper</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ made up of four different grey tones which, over time, reveals a usage driven design. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.duncan-wilson.com/duncan_wilson_work_pixelnotes.htm ]]> </link>

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  <title>Sweet mug</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ that comes with convenient built-in cookie chamber.  Here's a great <a href="http://cruftbox.com/blog/archives/001339.html">review</a> of the mug in use. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://charlesandmarie.com/lifestyle-gems/quintessentials/epicurean-delights/details/product/the-mocha-dunk-mug/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Great unique gift idea</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ and store thread on Ask Metafilter. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/50914 ]]> </link>

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  <title>This is one massive bed</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ that measures 12 feet by 10 feet. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://thetechzone.com/?m=show&id=149&page=2 ]]> </link>

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  <title>Build your very own bottomless pit</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ with this howto (heads up: there is some embedded audio on the site). ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.llund.com/botpit.htm ]]> </link>

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  <title>Laundry chute</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ turned Cat chute. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.sfsu.edu/~jtolson/oliver/catchute.htm ]]> </link>

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  <title>PacMan</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ arcade cabinet Halloween costume.   ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://rluzinski.blogspot.com/2006/10/pacman-arcade-costume.html ]]> </link>

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  <title>Crazy awesome self assembling</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ robotic chair.  Amazing. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/robots/transformer-chair-puts-megatron-to-shame-209935.php ]]> </link>

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  <title>DIY Bean bag sofa</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ and/or bed from Instructables. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.instructables.com/id/EP83OWW8JFET2JY1TM/?ALLSTEPS ]]> </link>

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  <title>Another site on transforming  household items</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ into other useful (<a href="http://www.atelier-v.ch/06.htm">??</a>) household items.  Thanks for the tip <a href="http://aurgasm.us">Paul</a>! ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.atelier-v.ch/01.htm ]]> </link>

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  <title>Environmentally friendly home cleaning service.</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ I hadn't realized that there were companies that will clean your home using only animal and environmentally friendly products.  This particular company is in the UK, but a quick googling pulls up similar companies in North America as well. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.livingclean.co.uk/ ]]> </link>

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  <title>Here are some very unique</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ hand made leaded glass doors, produced using the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_came_and_copper_foil_glasswork">lead came method</a>, a method in use since the middle ages.  ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.kuhldoors.com/index.html ]]> </link>

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  <title>Pumpkin carving.</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ This site has some seriously impressive pumpkin carvings as well as a tutorial, which, although informative, still looks like it requires a lot of artistic ability.  Worth a shot though - it's just pumpkin. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.villafanestudios.com/pumpkins.htm ]]> </link>

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  <title>Another declutter</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ your home tip page. This one's by FlyLady.net. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://flylady.net/pages/FLYingLessons_Decluttertips.asp ]]> </link>

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  <title>USB twister hub</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ with Rubik's cube-like rotating ports.  ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.boingboing.net/2006/10/09/hub_with_rotating_po.html ]]> </link>

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  <title>An outdoor pizza oven</title>

  <description><![CDATA[ party would be a cool alternative to summer barbeques. ]]></description>

  <link><![CDATA[ http://www.trendir.com/archives/000609.html ]]> </link>

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