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What is Nifty-Stuff? The name of this site reflects the content… it is a repository of some of the stuff I (Rob Ludlow) consider nifty. The site includes articles, images, and guides to a plethora of subject matter that I want to share with friends, family, and the internet community.
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InkJet ForumEverything you wanted to know about inkjet printers and |
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Toner Cartridge RefillMy experiences with Laser Toner Cartridges (refilling and remanufactured / refurbished) |
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How To Save ElectricityMy quest to analyze and reduce our electricity consumption. |
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Photovoltaic Solar Energy System InstallA two part series: 1) How I made the decision to “go solar” and who to install |
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Printer Total Cost Of OwnershipCalculate how much it really costs to operate your inkjet |
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Recent Posts
- Solar Power Installation California Bay Area – Part 2
This is the second part in my story of installing a solar photovoltaic system in the Northern California Bay Area. You can also read Part 1, Solar Panels / Energy.
I figure the best way to organize what happened is to [More...]
- Solar Panels / Energy – Part 1
Part 1 of 2 of my decision process and subsequent installation of a solar energy system (see part 2, Solar Power Installation California Bay Area).
VERY long story short: We're getting a 3.9 kw (DC) solar photovoltaic system installed on our [More...]
- Dirt Shaker & Power Barrow
Below is another great submission from Ken (creator of the HomeMade Rotary Trommel Screen).
From Ken:
"You may remember me as the builder of the red rotary trammel. I later built a shaker screener because I needed to separate soil and larger [More...]
- How To Save Electricity After looking at a $160 average electricity bill (thank you California tiered rates) I've been on a quest to reduce our monthly spend on electricity. My wife and I are going to achieve this in two main ways:
Produce - [More...]
- Canon Waste Ink Tank – Waste Ink Pads
One of the common discussions on our printer forum is in regard to the "waste tank" that lies within many inkjet printers. These "tanks" are actually just ink pads that absorb and then become saturated with ink. There are a [More...]
