TechApps Tests LifeHacks
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014
Camel Infogram Project
Hello! I am building an infogram over camels. I will be creating graphs and charts based on data that I get back from my readers. Please take a second and answer the questions on my form (linked below). Thank you so much for your time!
Camel Questionnaire
Camel Questionnaire
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Adding Design Elements
With Canva, you can create stunning graphics that help communicate your meaning. You might first compose your post, then design your graphic to enhance your message. I happen to love insects (commonly referred to as "bugs") and fell in love with this poster in Canva.
You may not know this about me, but I actually have a Master's Degree in Entomology from Texas Tech University. Entomology is the study of insects, and I conducted fire ant research focusing on the supercooling abilities of red imported fire ants. My specialty, though, is taxonomy. I love to study the structure of insects, mainly beetles, under a microscope.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Nail Saver
Whether you're male or female, getting keys on and off your keychain can be a pain, literally. Prying the metal ring apart is not easy without a tool. If your nails are too long, they can break. If your nails are too short, it can hurt your skin. Yesterday, my husband borrowed my house keys, and I was appalled by my current key chain.
Thats Right, a Lousy Paper Clip |
Orphan Key Chain with an Awesome Name |
Key Chain Divider (Not a Staple Remover) |
The Manicure I was Not Willing to Risk |
A Simple Separation |
Key Goes on, Nails Not Involved |
Faster, Smoother, No Frustration...Zero Pain |
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Headlight Polish AKA Toothpaste
There are several life hacks that involve creative uses for toothpaste. I was intrigued by the the hack where toothpaste is used to polish old, sandblasted headlights. Why? My husband happens to drive a 1998 Chevy Tahoe with old, sandblasted headlights. If the toothpaste works, it could save him many dollars in new headlight covers, so let's see.
Please don't miss my reflection in the chrome of almost every picture. That was purely accidental, and if it wasn't so cold outside, I would probably redo my photos to avoid that mistake. You can draw your own conclusions, but I do think you can tell a difference before and after the toothpaste polishing on the headlight covers. Again, if it wasn't so cold, I would have polished the covers longer and with a little more elbow grease, but with the minimal effort applied, I saw an improvement right away. I don't think there was much of a difference on the signal light covers, but they were a little shinier after the polishing. Happy hacking! (My hands are still freezing!)
Whitening Toothpaste and a Clean Rag On an artistic note, nice tree reflection on the car hood. |
Dull Headlight Cover Pre-Treatment |
Slightly Less Dull Headlight Cover Post-Treatment |
Pre-Treatment Signal Light (Blinker) Cover |
Post-Treatment Signal Light (Blinker) Cover |
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