“Freedom is hiding under the clutter.” Terri Guillemets We drown in a sea of clutter. As recently as 2021, American households were estimated to have over $500 BILLION of unused stuff in their homes (and garages, and attics, and basements, and storage lockers, and …). Not only is this an incredible waste of money (estimated…
“There is only one way to eat an elephant–a bite at a time.” Desmond Tutu Creating something new is difficult. Creating something new and really big seems almost impossible at times. Here at Swampum, we face that difficulty daily as we create a community marketplace platform that allows people to share with their communities in…
Raise your hand if you love reading and REAL books! There are no doubt advantages to the digital revolution, but there’s also nothing quite like curling up in a comfy chair or hammock with a book in your hands, and getting lost in another world for a pleasant hour or so. Here at Swampum, we’re…
It all started with a basin wrench. Several years ago, in the middle of a kitchen renovation project, I needed a basin wrench–a special tool for tightening the bolts that connect a sink to a countertop. One trip to the hardware store and $25 later, I had my wrench. A few weeks later I was…
