Office Essentials – The Motley Guy

Assembly Video: 10 yrs & nowhere to sit and work. Until now.

Matt R February 28, 2021 0

Yes I have been standing to work for the past ten years. But two weeks ago, I assembled the Eurotech Apollo Drafting Stool. It has been remarkable. This chair (item # NFDFT9800E) fit the

Install Vid: Post-it Dry Erase Surface

Matt R September 20, 2020 0

I needed another set of hands, but we managed to install with ease the 4×6 dry erase surface from Post-it, an easy alternative to a whiteboard (and far more affordable). That was back in

#PentelChallenge DIY @home 👍

Matt R June 15, 2020 0

How’s your home life? Need to dress it up a little? While I’m working on my victory garden (too soon?) and new raised beds, Pentel’s Inspire at Home Creative Challenge caught my attention. Originally launched

Shipping is a Pain in the Box

Matt R March 1, 2020 2

The struggle is real — unless there’s a bona fide mail room in your office — packing and shipping is a serious pain in the a$$. Update: Our friends at the Stuff You Should

WFH + “Siri, make my desk stand up!”

Matt R February 18, 2020 0

You’re walking back from the water cooler, and simply announce to your phone: “stand up!”. Your NewHeights desk is suddenly raised (or lowered) to a predetermined height ideal for you. How rad is that

Supporting Our Troops made easier.

Matt R November 11, 2019 0

This doesn’t have to be a long post. You need pens & pencils. You buy pens & pencils. Buy Pentel and you’re a good person. Buy Pentel Stars & Stripes products including Energel® RTX,

You’re at the doctor’s office……

Matt R June 3, 2019 0

…..and since you’re a smart, observant person, you notice & ask yourself: where on earth did my doctor get that bizarre file folder he’s got all my super secret stuff in? Well my friend,

The Original LifeStraw

Matt R May 8, 2019 0

Clean, drinkable water is important no matter your age, gender or place of work. If tap water where you live or work isn’t cutting it, upgrade your water game to Nestle’s local water service

Cheap Insurance Tip: Get a Fire Safe. You will thank me later.

Ellie S. January 8, 2019 0

Fires can be a beautiful thing to cuddle next to on cold, winter nights. Fires can also devastate homes, business and the important documents you’ll really wish you had protected. Even in 2017 with

Everybody….. Stand UP! Work…… Carry on!

Andrew H October 23, 2018 0

You’ve heard this before: sitting is the new smoking. Your muscles atrophy (that means they wither away) when you don’t use them. It’s an unwanted, yet common condition for people who spend 8 hrs/day

A [highly affordable] laminator for every occasion

Matt R September 29, 2018 0

Just when you thought your ideas were too good to stay in your phone or on your computer, you realized laminating was the true mark of permanence. Not all passing news needs to be

You won’t cut it with cheap tape…..

Matt R April 10, 2017 0

…or maybe you will cut cheap tape, and thus my point: not all tapes are created equal. These days maybe you’ve noticed: cardboard is EVERYWHERE and in EVERYTHING. The hippie in me doesn’t love