Posts by Barry
The Griffin Survivor for the iPad2 :: a Review from the Field
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Now, I happen to know that Apple products are pretty tough. I have a carpenter friend who takes his Apple laptop on the job site daily. But still, I had some pretty strong reservations about taking this delicate, wafer thin tablet computer along for my daily bumpy ride.
Compressive Stress :: Fiction for the Reality of Construction
2November 21, 2011
by Barry
in On the Job
Crawlspaces can be stressful places. They are dark and often hard to move around in. One can feel the weight of the building above and this uncomfortable, claustrophobic circumstance can color a workers decision making.
All Hallows Houses :: The Pirate Coast
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Last year, I did a post about my personal experience in creating Haunted Houses. I consider them a form of folk art which endures and mutates with the changing times. I also consider them construction sites and that is why I spotlight them here.
The Lessons of Hurricane Irene :: On Hurricane Preparedness
4September 2, 2011
by Barry
in homeownership
In the beautiful week before Hurricane Irene coastal Delaware was doing its summer thing. Every other car had out-of-state plates and vacationers were enjoying the beach while my clients, who rent their properties, were enjoying the peace of mind that comes along with having their investments working for them.
Head in the Clouds :: Taking Care of Business Online
6August 18, 2011
The great benefit of cloud computing is that a business like mine can add capabilities and flexibility without purchasing additional hardware.
