“The ideal summer day trip has no agenda. It requires little more than a good companion or several, lunch reservations, a vaguely attractive secondary destination (wineries always qualify) and a selection of supplies.
Of course, standards must be maintained. Wear a lightweight linen jacket; a straw hat; a polo or a tee shirt; linen, fresco or cotton trousers; and a pair of unlined shoes. Socks are optional. And, just in case, throw a linen sweater into the soft sided bag that holds the day’s possibilities.
A capacious tote bag to me is an important contributor to the day. A towel and swim trunks allow for a dip if opportunity presents itself. A book or other reading material gives permission for an hour under a tree. And the corkscrew means that party members other than the designated driver can maintain their mood throughout.”
to do:
“The basic premise of the project is to build a simple box out of some 2x4s, stack a hundred or two black-painted soda cans inside with some adhesive, and stick a vacuum hose on the end to direct heat into your house. You’ll also need to drill a hole in the bottom of each can to direct the heat through the box, so a drill press or something similar would come in handy (since you will have to do it 180 times). Other than that, you shouldn’t need any other fancy tools.
It won’t heat your whole house, but it will do a pretty good job keeping your garage, greenhouse, or other small area warm.”
via Lifehackcer