The DIY Blog

In recent years DIY (Do It Yourself) projects have become very popular. People have come up with some very interesting projects and have even gone so far as to modify products that do one thing so they can do another. DIY has become so big that there is even a TV network dedicated to the concept. On the net there lots of sites that focus on DIY projects, one I came across is simply titled DIY Blog.

The blog is a resource site that has links to other sites or more accurately articles that feature projects for those who like to dive in and do it themselves. The project that caught my eye on the blog is the iPhone inspired kitchen computer.

I found it easy to navigate the blog and also like the simplicity of it. It was nice to come across an easy to use clean looking simple blog. Yes simple is good. Check them out at http://www.diyblog.net.

C. T.

La Patente

One can find just about anything in Montreal, have I said that before? Oh Ok, well it is true you can find some pretty interesting things to do and places to visit and also for the locals there are all kinds of shops to serve any need you may have. Including of all things the repair of old phones.

La Patente is located at 510 Rachel near St. Denis. Besides the old telephones they also have the ability to fix old clocks toys and old film gear. They also have a modest collection of the above mentioned for sale.

Since I have not heard of this place before I suggest contacting them by phone or email to find out more regarding the services they provide. You will also want to get good directions to the location as they appear not to have a storefront that is visible on the street.

Still this is one of those places that makes a city like Montreal unique, that fact that it is tucked in some nook lends a certain mystery and adventure for one who may be interested in what the company does. And, who knows you may find some pretty cool things to take back home and brag to friends about. You'll be able to say I found it in Montreal. Even for locals this could also be a bragging rite.

If you have a cool place, or thing that you found in Montreal or a blog that you think is worth mentioning here. Let me know by sending a message to cjames5a@gmail.com. Thanks for reading.

Cliff T.