Month: March 2017

Laundry Hoist

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My wife asked me to create an easier method of carrying laundry downstairs. I designed and built a hoist as a solution. The bracket was available from Amazon, as well as the pulleys. Cord, an eyebolt, a cleat and toggle bolts were bought at a hardware store. The bracket was secured to the wall with the toggle bolts (rated at 80 lbs. each). I rigged a simple block and tackle to lower and raise a laundry basket. The pictured prototype is the result.

I plan to improve the pulley system with a more suitable and complex block and tackle.

Introducing Trixie

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Two weeks ago, we acquired a new addition to our family. We brought home a West Highland Terrier puppy which we named Trixie. She is a little spitfire and can hold her own against our older Scotties, Tillie and Toby Two. It took a few days, but the Scotties have accepted her.

Trixie is now eleven weeks old. For such a small puppy, at 4 pounds, she can be quite vocal and loud. I can hear her upstairs at the other end of the house. She is starting to learn how to navigate stairs. Not too much problem going up, but unsure of going down. She has also adapted well to crate training. We expect it will be several weeks until she’s housetrained.

Trixie was a big hit at the nursing home. Residents, and staff alike, enjoyed her visit.