{"id":31808,"date":"2018-07-08T02:00:05","date_gmt":"2018-07-08T09:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=31808"},"modified":"2018-07-06T11:39:05","modified_gmt":"2018-07-06T18:39:05","slug":"less-more-and-nonebest-tape-measurerthe-gateway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/less-more-and-nonebest-tape-measurerthe-gateway\/","title":{"rendered":"Less, More and None\/Best tape measurer\/The Gateway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Less, More and None<\/strong>
\nJacoby Young, who works at an elementary school in Hawaii, created a list on his website called \u201cLess, More, and None<\/a>,\u201c which categorizes activities he wants to do less often, more often, or not at all. It\u2019s a great idea. I want to make a similar list for myself. I\u2019m starting with less Twitter, more time outside, and no working on holidays. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n

Best tape measure<\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve used many different tape measures over my four decades of making things. My go-to measurer for the past 5 years has been a 25-foot\u00a0Stanley Fatmax<\/a>. It is comfy to hold, and not too big for my small hands. 25 feet is plenty for most jobs in the home or workshop, and best of all, because of its wide curved width, it will extend 10 feet straight out on its own. Reasonably priced. \u2013 KK<\/p>\n

Favorite new podcast series<\/strong>
\nI am anxiously awaiting the sixth and final episode of\u00a0Gizmodo\u2019s podcast The Gateway<\/a>. Journalist Jennings Brown investigates the dangerous effects of Youtube guru Teal Swan on her loyal Facebook followers. Teal, who has no degree or professional experience, admits to using SEO and tags to target depressed and suicidal people and has created her own therapy practices to treat them. She is hypnotic and alluring and adamant she is not the leader of a cult, although her followers do call themselves the Teal Tribe. There\u2019s much more to this story that I can\u2019t give away, and I don\u2019t want this podcast to end. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n

Cat owner starter kit<\/strong>
\nClaudia is getting a kitten, and knowing that I have three cats, she asked me for recommendations on things to buy. Here they are:\u00a0Boxiecat Premium Clumping Clay Cat Litter<\/a>\u00a0is nearly dustless and not perfumed. I\u2019ve tried many different kinds of cat litter and this is the best.\u00a0PetLovers Extra Sticky Lint Rollers<\/a>\u00a0are a necessity. Our cats use the\u00a0Ultimate Scratching Post<\/a>\u00a0about 50 times a day. They no longer scratch upholstery, as this is much more satisfying.\u00a0Cosmic Catnip Cat Toys<\/a>\u00a0come in a variety of shapes. They play with it, bliss out, and roll around on the floor for about ten minutes. They will lose interest if you leave it out \u2014 it\u2019s better to hide it and give it to them as an infrequent treat. Cats never seem to get frustrated about not being able to catch a\u00a0laser pointer dot<\/a>. My cats get really excited when they hear me open the drawer where we store our laser pointer and will run into the room and start meowing and looking around wildly for the red dot. The\u00a0DuraScoop Jumbo Cat Litter Scoop<\/a>\u00a0is made from cast aluminum and looks like an Art Deco collectible. It\u2019s very sturdy and makes cleaning the cat litter much less unpleasant. When Claudia\u2019s kitten reaches adulthood, I recommend\u00a0Goodlife Adult Dry Cat Food<\/a>. It\u2019s the only thing our cats have eaten for years and they are healthy, with alert eyes and shiny coats. \u2014<\/p>\n

Two-sided magnetic measuring spoons<\/strong>
\nThese\u00a0magnetic measuring spoons<\/a>\u00a0are handy because they have two sides for each measurement. The oval side fits into smaller jars, and I can alternate between wet and dry ingredients without having to wash a spoon. Also, the magnets keep them together so I never have to search for the one I need. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n

Shopping research<\/strong>
\nWhen I\u2019m in shopping mode I check out\u00a0BestReviews<\/a>. Modeled after Wirecutter and Cool Tools, it tests, compares and recommends a huge variety of products, from ATV ramps, to kiddie pools, to pressure washers. It carries no ads, relying on Amazon links for revenue. While its range is vast, the depth of reviews is uneven, but I find their simple summaries of the best stuff worthwhile to check out. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n

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