Likewise - good ideas floating around on this thread.

I ditched my last desktop computer about 7 years ago.  It was being used as a virtual machine server with both a...

100% agree on the need for a good chair.  I spent too many years with painful lower back from sitting in cheap chairs, so about 12 years ago got myself...

Yup, loved that old beast, but had to get rid of it because the missus had an issue about "decor" or some such thing.  Replaced it with a $2500 mahogany...

Ah, yes - metal desks.  My first "real" desk was also a government surplus great monster with and indestructible rubbery top.  I mounted a radiant heat panel  underneath against the...

Thanks!  Her office set is made of bloodwood and maple, while mine is jatoba, ebony and cherry.  All solid wood - no veneers.  Each office set took me a couple...

The computer rack was installed in the closet behind louvered doors, so the noise never got to be an issue.  Cooling during the summer was sometimes a concern so I...

My wife and I are fortunate to have two spare rooms in the house to accommodate separate offices.  She does physical therapy practice management consulting while I'm a software developer. ...

I agree that a corporation has no obligation other than to increase shareholder value - bound only by existing law. Any ethical conduct by a corporation is taken either...

Steve,

Interesting editorial, if a bit off topic from SQL. I'll admit upfront to only a passing familiarity with wind power.

However, having been a building contractor in a previous career,...

Steve Jones - Editor (6/2/2008)

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I have a reciprocating saw, though I haven't used it there. Typically I've found doing the work myself means that I can afford to mess up...

This is a topic near and dear to my heart. I've been a professional developer for about 24 years, and before that was a building contractor for 15 years.

Having...

I've worked primarily from home for the last 8 years, and my advice is to get a dog. At least you won't get lonely.

Perhaps more importantly, stay in touch...