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You're mad as hell and not going to take it anymore? We want to hear about it. This is your chance to mouth off -- about your neighbor, PTA, property taxes, personal trainer (you should be so lucky) -- without losing your cover as a good suburbanite.

contributed by s.levenstein on 05/11/2012

  

There's A Shark In My Yard! ... 10 Garden Statues Of Limitation

By Steve Levenstein

Most decorative garden statues can improve the look and appeal of any home or garden. Not these 10, though. Running the gamut from facepalm to faceplant, the only limitation these statues face is the size of one's yard, wallet and ego.

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contributed by . on 05/11/2012

  

Look Your Best While Cycling ... With The 'Hair Helmet'

Isn't it about time we got back to the fashion-conscious '60s when people -- at least women -- didn't go out and do sports, cycle, ski, whatever, without looking their best? Here, in this 1964 Popular Science article, the revolutionary and under-appreciated 'hair helmet' is displayed and touted. It was just for women then -- according to the article, a helmet made of nylon hair to wear "on any occasions"...including presumably...read more

contributed by s.levenstein on 04/29/2012

  

Open & Shut Cases: The Top 10 Most Garish Garage Doors

By Steve Levenstein

Nothing shouts "suburbia" like a garage door, preferably the double-wide, 8'x18' variety. While most homeowners are satisfied with a simple, unadorned, tasteful garage door, others find it hard to resist the siren call of that wide, flat, empty expanse. These 10 excruciating examples make us wish they had tried just a little bit harder.

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