Posted by Bruce Watson on February 19, 2019
Some decisions seem like they should be simple. Cereal, for example. But then you get to the breakfast aisle in the grocery store, and suddenly you’re overwhelmed. Even if you know you want Cheerios, there are a dozen kinds! Sometimes we feel the same way about choosing what kind of paint to use. How hard […]
Posted by Bruce Watson on January 30, 2019
Ten years ago, acronyms were already getting out of hand. You needed to RSVP to every invitation that came your way; if you were missing from the Army, you were AWOL; and if you ignored the advice to get a DD then you were DUI. Now, with everyone texting, your BFF can give you TMI […]
Posted by Bruce Watson on January 19, 2019
Have you ever stared at a coffee shop menu, drowning in choices? And then when you finally make up your mind to get an iced vanilla latte and place your order, they spring more options on you! What size would you like? Decaf or regular? Do you want whipped cream on top? Some people have […]
Posted by Bruce Watson on August 19, 2012
Here in the Chicago suburbs, it can be tough to connect with nature. We sometimes go for months where our most vigorous exercise is walking to the water cooler, and our closest exposure to the great outdoors is when our commutes take us through the forest preserves. While there is no real substitute for actually […]
Posted by Bruce Watson on August 19, 2012
Rejuvenate your Kitchen Whether you are an at-home gourmet chef or a microwave dinner connoisseur, much of your time is inevitably spent in the kitchen. One of the most prominent features of any kitchen is the cabinets, which have an enormous impact on the overall feel and impression of this important home space. So what […]
Posted by Bruce Watson on August 19, 2012
Choosing a Color Scheme—You don’t have to reinvent the wheel! In all the innovative history of mankind, surely our most revolutionary creation (besides deep-dish pizza) is the wheel. From lawnmowers to SUV’s, our world would be unrecognizable to us without that glorious invention: no rolling desk chairs, no stretch unicycles, and no NASCAR! Among all […]
Posted by Bruce Watson on August 19, 2012
Some Like it Hot! Are you looking for a way to save a few bucks on your heating bills this winter? Try painting the interior of your house with some warm colors! You think we´re joking? Well, sort of… The truth is, cool colors such as blue, green, and purple can make people feel colder, […]