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Historical Thursday: Viking Turf Homes

Sep. 30, 2010

Those crazy Vikings. When they weren’t out conquering, pillaging, and committing general bad-assery, they were hanging out in their warm hobbit-like homes in Iceland. While the boat-looking longhouses we all think of when picturing a Viking building were the main dwellings back in Scandinavia, almost all homes in Iceland were made literally from the land.

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Eco Friendly Urinal

Sep. 30, 2010

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Submitted by: Unknown

No flush, no water, no mess. ~Not-So-Handy Andy

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Discount Swingset

Sep. 30, 2010

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Submitted by: Unknown

We’ve seen the front yard and we’ve seen the backyard; now we’re just waiting for an exclusive look inside the home where none of the neighborhood children are allowed to play. ~Not-So-Handy Andy

Favorite Comment: Jesster said, “I don’t know what the OP is talking about, that bench is just hanging out.”

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Hand Powered Wiper

Sep. 30, 2010

white trash repairs - Hand Powered Wiper

Submitted by: Pepijn

It seems that Mr. Bean has finally upgraded from his Mini Cooper. ~Not-So-Handy Andy

Favorite Comment: anonymous said, “Hey! How you dare to judge my automated flossing system?”

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Fixed Thermostat

Sep. 30, 2010

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Submitted by: Sam

Employees at Gullible, Inc. remain baffled that even their 2 new A/C units have failed to bring the temperature down. ~Not-So-Handy Andy

Favorite Comment: MegaAlex said, “This fix requires a lot of supervision. In the unlikely event that the post-it falls off, all hell could break loose.”

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Contractor-Free Addition

Sep. 29, 2010

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Submitted by: Unknown

Billy Madison has finally moved out of his tent, but it really isn’t much of an improvement. ~Not-So-Handy Andy

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Crab Table, Crab Table…

Sep. 29, 2010

Submitted by: Unknown

Definitely not a kludge, but definitely still awesome. ~Not-So-Handy Andy

Favorite Comment: WLP said, “One step closer to fully autonomous tables, and I for one welcome our future furniture overlords!”

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When You Gotta Go

Sep. 29, 2010

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Submitted by: tsmgshooter

Looking for a Loving Home: Young, cute, hard-working washing machine. May occasionally wet self. ~Not-So-Handy Andy

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Santa Blocker

Sep. 29, 2010

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Submitted by: Jayne O.

Last year I told you I wanted a 50″ HDTV or nothing at all and you gave me a new sweater. I’m sick of your mind games, Mr. Klaus. ~Not-So-Handy Andy

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Nightlight

Sep. 28, 2010

white trash repairs - Nightlight

Submitted by: Trent

The best way to secure your data is to keep it hidden in plain sight. ~Not-So-Handy Andy

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