Ever seen a TV in a church? Of course if you’ve been to a mega church, you know plenty of congregations use television monitors to allow parishioners to get an up close and personal view of the pastor or choir even if they are far from the pulpit – and don’t forget Texas, where you can still go to church on SuperBowl Sunday and not miss the pre-game. Some more reasons a television might be a great addition to a place of worship would be to play video of the mission team doing work in a far country, or to display the lyrics to songs so everyone can follow along. However, some might…
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Preventing Slips & Falls on Wet Floors
Ask A Floor Guy12 May 2013 | 5:09 pmThere are many causes of wet floors, including mopping, melting snow, condensation, leaking pipes, and of course spills. Wet floors are a common problem that can damage the floor itself, but they can also be one of the biggest dangers in your workplace or home. Wet floors are a major cause of slip and fall accidents, and falls can be deadly. In fact, some reports have cited that up to 15% of all accidental deaths are caused by trip, slip and fall accidents. Over 540,000 slip-fall injuries requiring hospital care occur in North America each year, accounting for over 300,000 disabling… -
Kid-Friendly Activities at Maker Faire
MAKE18 May 2013 | 7:19 amIt's Maker Faire weekend! Check out this round-up of some of the kid-friendly performances, exhibits, and activities taking place Saturday and Sunday at the San Mateo Event Center. Read the full article on MAKE -
May 14, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
Ask the Builder14 May 2013 | 10:44 amMy son used to hate guacamole. But he's started to acquire a taste and said he would eat some if I made it. He loves helping Kathy cook in the kitchen, so he helped me make some as an appetizer on Saturday night using a recipe I've developed over the past few years. When he took his first bite with a blue corn tortilla chip, he exclaimed, "WOW, that's the most amazing guacamole I've ever tasted!" He questioned my ingredients and said he had never heard of one being used in guacamole. See what you think of the mystery ingredient below. How about you make some and tell me what you think: TIM'S… -
How to Turn a Wallpaper Mural Into a Large Scale Hanging Picture
Home Improvement Made Easy on Doityourself.com9 May 2013 | 4:37 amWhether you live in an apartment and can't put up wallpaper, or you're just looking for a creative approach to decorating your walls, turning a wallpaper mural into a large-scale hanging picture is simple, cost efficient, and most importantly looks amazing. This how-to guide will walk you through 7 easy steps, from constructing a frame for support to transitioning a mural image onto sintra board. Follow this guide and you'll give those walls some life in no time! Step 1 - Assemble First you'll want to assemble the Aluminum t-slotted frame materials. Be sure that your corner connectors and…
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Preventing Slips & Falls on Wet Floors
12 May 2013 | 5:09 pmThere are many causes of wet floors, including mopping, melting snow, condensation, leaking pipes, and of course spills. Wet floors are a common problem that can damage the floor itself, but they can also be one of the biggest dangers in your workplace or home. Wet floors are a major cause of slip and fall accidents, and falls can be deadly. In fact, some reports have cited that up to 15% of all accidental deaths are caused by trip, slip and fall accidents. Over 540,000 slip-fall injuries requiring hospital care occur in North America each year, accounting for over 300,000 disabling… -
Ten Flooring Contractors You Should Run From
25 Mar 2013 | 12:02 pmI regularly inspect floors on behalf of customers that have had their flooring project go horribly wrong. In almost every case, I have heard stories about how the flooring contractors hired by these folks started out very nice and professional, only to turn out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing after they signed on the bottom line and the job began. It’s hard to hear about all the bad apples in my industry, as they make us flooring professionals with integrity look bad. Therefore, I wanted to share a few tips on how homeowners can prevent some flooring disasters before they… -
The Advantages of Installing Glass Flooring
18 Mar 2013 | 9:23 pmBy John Dorren Glass floors are typically common in boats and large buildings. Their purpose was to provide a rider or visitor with an improved view. However, the installation of glass floors is a great addition to a home as it is affordable and provides many benefits. Aesthetics The installation of glass floor in a home is a great way to incorporate elegance, style and beauty. They allow light to flow easily throughout the room. The glass adds an attractive feature to any room in your home. Floors constructed of glass enhance the atmosphere of a home from rays of natural light coming in… -
Chicago Pneumatic CP7250 6-Inch Random Orbit Sander
5 Dec 2012 | 4:53 pmChicago Pneumatic CP7250 Description The Chicago Pneumatic CP7250 is 6 Inch Random Orbit Sander that produces 12000 RPMs. For high quality finishing, it has a 5mm orbit which is compact, light weight and easy to handle, which provides better productivity. The sander also has the best power to weight ratio in it’s class. The motor offers 0.3 HP and is oil free which delivers the power needed to complete any job. The Chicago Pneumatic 6-Inch Random Orbit Sander is ergonomic with it’s triple balance design which gives the user superior control and added comfort with it’s low… -
Installing Tile Under a Fireplaces, Woodstoves and Kitchen Cabinets
4 Dec 2012 | 8:20 pmDear Rob: I am going to install a vent free fireplace in a glass enclosed porch. Presently, I have an unfinished floor that I would like to finish in slate. Do I need to install the slate floor first, prior to installing the fireplace, or can I have the fireplace installed first, then the floor? I plan to build a cultured stone mantel around the fireplace as well. Thanks, Bill Dear Bill: Congrats on the the new fireplace; your project sounds great! When installing any new product, I recommend that you first read the manufacturer’s installation guidelines and specifications for your…
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Kid-Friendly Activities at Maker Faire
18 May 2013 | 7:19 amIt's Maker Faire weekend! Check out this round-up of some of the kid-friendly performances, exhibits, and activities taking place Saturday and Sunday at the San Mateo Event Center. Read the full article on MAKE -
Maker Faire Bay Area Ready for Showtime
17 May 2013 | 9:26 pmThe production crew at MAKE has been preparing all week. Sets and stages have been built. Communications and power have been put in place. Finally, everything is ready to go. It's set-up day. This morning, the gates opened for makers and sponsors to check in and set-up their exhibits. The grounds are filled with sounds of tools, forklifts, and the occasionally noise of Arc Attack performing a sound check. The last event of the day was the paella dinner for makers, the traditional Maker Faire eve feast/party. Tomorrow: It's showtime!Read the full article on MAKE -
Bunnie’s Form 1 Printer Teardown
17 May 2013 | 8:37 pmAndrew "bunnie" Huang backed Formlabs' 2012 Kickstarter for the Form 1 liquid resin (SLA) printer and just scored a pre-release beta unit through his connect with Neoteny Labs.vAnd, naturally, the first thing he did was tear it apart.Read the full article on MAKE -
Pedal Car Race Competition Heats Up
17 May 2013 | 6:22 pmThe fine folks of the Fun Bike Unicorn Club (FBUC) are hosting the second annual Death Defying Figure 8 Races this weekend, May 18 and 19, at Maker Faire Bay Area. One look at a handful of the pedal cars that will be racing this weekend, and it’s clear the […]Read the full article on MAKE -
In the midst of Maker Faire: A “How to Make a Makerspace” Workshop
17 May 2013 | 6:15 pmOutside, you could hear the thwack of hammers and the beeps of trucks backing up. Maker Faire was coming together on the Friday before opening. But inside this classroom, a very serious group of 32 were intensely focused on the process of making a makerspace. The workshop had attracted activists […]Read the full article on MAKE
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May 14, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
14 May 2013 | 10:44 amMy son used to hate guacamole. But he's started to acquire a taste and said he would eat some if I made it. He loves helping Kathy cook in the kitchen, so he helped me make some as an appetizer on Saturday night using a recipe I've developed over the past few years. When he took his first bite with a blue corn tortilla chip, he exclaimed, "WOW, that's the most amazing guacamole I've ever tasted!" He questioned my ingredients and said he had never heard of one being used in guacamole. See what you think of the mystery ingredient below. How about you make some and tell me what you think: TIM'S… -
Cleaning Tips for Exterior Siding
13 May 2013 | 9:42 amDEAR TIM: My primary home and a camp I own in the woods both are covered with siding. One is wood, the other is vinyl siding, and both are dirty. In the past few years, I've been stunned to discover mildew and algae growing on the vinyl siding. I thought vinyl siding was supposed to be maintenance-free, that's why I purchased it. What's going on? Should I just drag out my pressure washer and get to work, or is there an alternative method to clean siding on houses? Patrick O., Fryeburg, ME DEAR PATRICK: Each week I receive emails from homeowners just like you. They share your astonishment… -
May 7, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
7 May 2013 | 11:35 amMy son is back from college. He's finished. Woo Hoo! He's actively applying for jobs as a character artist for video games or other animation video. I believe he'll land a job soon. But in the meantime, he's helping me complete lots of projects here at the house that will become video series. Here's a partial list of what we'll be taping in the upcoming months: Installing a New Window in a Blank Wall Installing a Structural Wood Beam in a Wall Opening Installing a Linear French Drain to Stop Water Leakage into Basements/Crawlspaces Building a Freestanding Attractive Firewood Storage Shelter… -
Wood Posts on Concrete Piers
6 May 2013 | 6:40 amDEAR TIM: I need to build a deck and I'm told that the wood posts that support the deck must then sit precisely on top of concrete piers. How in the world do you connect the wood posts to the concrete piers so they don't wobble off? How do I connect the wood beams that support the deck to the wood posts? Any tips on getting this job off to a good start would be appreciated. Bonnie S., York, SC DEAR BONNIE: Your bewilderment is pretty common. What you're attempting to do requires a certain amount of building skills and magic, especially if you want the deck to be both structurally sound and… -
May 1, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
1 May 2013 | 7:38 amSpring is here! Wowza! We're enjoying a string of gorgeous sunny weather here in New Hampshire with the temperatures kissing 70 F each day. When you're standing in the sun, it feels warmer than that. It's glorious and very welcome. Yesterday I took delivery of two gorgeous Simonton ProFinish windows that I'm going to be installing very soon. It's going to be an exciting project where I cut an opening in a solid wood-frame wall where there is currently no window. All you see now is just fiber cement siding on one side and drywall on the other. Do you need to do the same thing but a job like…
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How to Turn a Wallpaper Mural Into a Large Scale Hanging Picture
9 May 2013 | 4:37 amWhether you live in an apartment and can't put up wallpaper, or you're just looking for a creative approach to decorating your walls, turning a wallpaper mural into a large-scale hanging picture is simple, cost efficient, and most importantly looks amazing. This how-to guide will walk you through 7 easy steps, from constructing a frame for support to transitioning a mural image onto sintra board. Follow this guide and you'll give those walls some life in no time! Step 1 - Assemble First you'll want to assemble the Aluminum t-slotted frame materials. Be sure that your corner connectors and… -
Repair Winter Damage to Your Asphalt Driveway
9 May 2013 | 2:50 amMany driveways are constructed with asphalt material. Over the winter months in cold climates, asphalt can develop cracks and holes from harsh temperatures and damaging chemicals that are used to prevent ice buildup. It is very important to repair any cracks or holes as soon as possible to reduce the possibility of them becoming larger and potentially dangerous to you and your vehicle. Repairing these asphalt problems is quite easy to do and, with the right tools and materials, should take just an afternoon to complete. Be sure to check the weather forecast before you begin your repair… -
How to Seal an Asphalt Driveway
9 May 2013 | 2:48 amSealing a driveway isn't difficult, but there's a lot of preparation work before pouring the seal. I grew up in the farm filled lands of the Midwest and my driveway was made of sand ¾ of the year and ice for the other quarter. Yeah, I was stuck a lot. When I got my own home far from the cornfields, one of my prerequisites was an asphalt driveway. It was glorious. I wanted to keep my little piece of civilization protected from the elements, so I decided the best thing to do would be to seal it. My first attempt... -
Today's Siding Options
8 May 2013 | 2:07 amEvery house has some form of siding, and you have several choices when it comes time to renovate or upgrade. Siding is a protective outer layer construction material used to protect commercial and residential structures from the elements--wind, rain, salt air, moisture, temperature, exterior noise, insects, mold, and fire. Industrial and commercial buildings tend to be utilitarian and frequently are sided with a weather-resistant metal made from aluminum or steel. The following five types of residential siding are equally concerned with architectural character. Wood Siding Wood siding is a… -
Mother's Day Gifts for the DIY Mom
7 May 2013 | 4:57 amIt’s Mother’s Day and time to decide what to get the mom who not only has everything… but does everything. The DIHerself mom is a special breed of DIYer because she makes it look easy. A bit of skilled ingenuity combined with a never-ending “to do” list, she deserves some really cool gifts to make her tasks easier. Here are several practical, innovative, and useful DIY gifts to help her get the job done right. And the sooner she gets done, the sooner she’ll be ready for a day at the spa or a night on the town. Tools…
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How to Make a Gameboy or DS Case with Duct Tape
18 May 2013 | 5:00 amWith duct tape craft mania still in full throttle, it only seems fitting to make yourself a Gameboy or DS case from duct tape too! It's a strong and protective case that will keep your Gameboy or DS snug inside. Choose any color you like and get sticking! Edit Steps Wrapping the Gameboy or DS Get your Gameboy or DS. Beginning just below the cartridge slot, start wrapping the Gameboy or DS with duct tape, one wrap at a time, sticky side facing out. Avoid wrapping too tightly. You want to still be able to slip the Gameboy or DS in and out of the case when needed. Continue wrapping. Let each new… -
How to Draw a Brain
18 May 2013 | 1:00 amDrawing a brain is not overly complicated provided you follow these straight-forward steps. Edit Steps Method 1: Artistic Version Begin by drawing to concave shapes or half-moon shapes. Draw a larger one for the cerebral cortex of the brain and then a smaller one on its lower right side for its cerebellum. Draw swirly lines on the left-side of the brain. Draw the right-side of the brain by drawing again the swirly lines. Draw thin and compact lines on the smaller concave shape of the brain or on the cerebellum. Draw the spinal cord on lower-middle part of the brain. Outline your drawing by… -
How to Buy Seized Cars for Sale
17 May 2013 | 9:00 pmThousands of cars are seized by financial agencies, the government, and law enforcement agencies every year. Many of these vehicles are put up for auction. Seized cars can be purchased for almost 90 percent off their retail value, so they're worth looking into if you're after a bargain. EditSteps Know What You're Getting Understand the conditions of buying a seized car. Buying cars through seized car auctions can get you a car for a great price. However, there are serious downsides to buying cars this way that you need to be aware of pre-purchase: Often there are no warranties on the… -
How to Find Glitches
17 May 2013 | 6:00 pmGlitches are bugs in a game (computer, video, app, etc.) that cause strange things to happen that are not supposed to form part of the game. For example, perhaps you find an enemy and he runs away when he's not meant to or maybe your enemies have turned into holograms and can't attack you. Usually glitches are a nuisance or something to avoid. Sometimes though, glitches can actually help your gameplay or they're just fun and in this instance, you may actually want to find them––happy bug hunting! Edit Steps Identifying Glitches Notice things happening in the game that aren't supposed to… -
How to Make a Skinnygirl Margarita
17 May 2013 | 2:00 pmSweetening the basic margarita with agave nectar in place of simple syrup cuts down on the calories. The frozen strawberry version utilizes a packet of low calorie drink mix to add guilt-free flavor. Edit Ingredients Servings: 2 Lime wedge 1/2 cup kosher salt 3 oz. (90 ml) tequila 1 oz. (30 ml) lime juice, freshly squeezed 1 oz. (30 ml) agave nectar Ice Edit Steps Salting the glass rim This is optional. The salt rim on the glass will bring out the sweetness in the beverage. Place the flesh of the lime wedge against the rim of a margarita glass. Rub the lime around the rim of the glass so that…
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Design Features That Can Improve Security
13 May 2013 | 11:52 amDesign Features That Can Improve Security is a post from the Home Renovation Guide Blog. If you've enjoyed this post be sure to check out HomeRenovationGuide.com. Home security is a big issue these days and more and more people are beginning to take it a lot more seriously than they have ever done before. In these tough financial times, the crime rate often soars as more people struggle to survive and that is why burglary and home intrusion rates often peak during periods of austerity. There are however, some simple and fairly inexpensive ways in which you can protect your property as well as… -
Spring Cleaning Checklist
2 May 2013 | 11:08 amSpring Cleaning Checklist is a post from the Home Renovation Guide Blog. If you've enjoyed this post be sure to check out HomeRenovationGuide.com. By Carson Arthur, TV Show Host and Outdoor Expert When the warm weather arrives, every homeowner has an inventory of outside chores: cutting the lawn, weeding the garden, washing windows and cleaning the eaves are at the top of every list, including mine. This year however, I’m adding some new ‘must-do’ items to make the outdoors more enjoyable. Top dress the lawn. I’m taking top-dressing a step further and reseeding my entire lawn… -
7 ideas for dining room lighting design
29 Apr 2013 | 8:17 am7 ideas for dining room lighting design is a post from the Home Renovation Guide Blog. If you've enjoyed this post be sure to check out HomeRenovationGuide.com. A dining room is a personal space, radiating warmth, intimacy and positive vibes, especially at mealtimes. Lighting design plays a major role in transforming a normal room with a dining table, sideboard and cabinets into an elegant environment that balances function with aesthetics. The modern-day dining room is a multifunctional space; the lighting therefore, must be well-planned to suit the specific requirements of each function. A… -
Large Chandeliers: Adding Life to Your Living Space
29 Mar 2013 | 4:00 amLarge Chandeliers: Adding Life to Your Living Space is a post from the Home Renovation Guide Blog. If you've enjoyed this post be sure to check out HomeRenovationGuide.com. From GoldenAgeUSA.com Chandeliers signify elegance and create an incredible sense of style in the room where they are hung. The surroundings are instantly beautified in their presence and the decorations also look more stunning. Chandeliers are also capable of throwing pleasant light effects in the entire room, which seem to soothe the eye and pleasantly affect the mind. However, if you do not choose a chandelier… -
Chandeliers that Beautify your Dining Room
28 Mar 2013 | 12:28 pmChandeliers that Beautify your Dining Room is a post from the Home Renovation Guide Blog. If you've enjoyed this post be sure to check out HomeRenovationGuide.com. From GoldenageUSA.com The dining room is one of the most important rooms in the house. Every time you have guests over, they are likely to be seated there. The beauty of the dining room matters a lot. It shows that you are modern and sophisticated. Creating a good first impression is vital for maintaining a positive image in society. It also gives your home a refreshing feel. But how do you select the perfect chandelier? One…
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Cosentino Materials For Kitchen And Bath - It's More Than Silestone!
13 May 2013 | 12:51 pmLast week I went to the latest Cosentino Center opening in Westchester. It was a good reminder that Cosentino, a name so often synonymous with Silestone, offers so many more materials than engineered stone. I mean, did you know that Cosentino offers soapstone? Luxury marbles and granites? And much, much more. And did you even know that Cosentino has 20 centers around the U.S. with material in-stock? I did, but I rarely thought about it since there was not one near me, until I received the invitation to come to the opening in Westchester and was so impressed to see this facility and all… -
KBIS 2013 - Top Kitchen Trends
28 Apr 2013 | 2:24 pmThe kitchen and bath industry show, known as KBIS, just ended in beautiful New Orleans. I take this annual pilgrimage each year (maybe this was my 22nd or 23rd annual show) to see new products, learn new things, see friends and otherwise, just immerse myself in the world of kitchens for 4 days. While the kitchen show has decreased in size, there are always fantastic products to discover as well as trend dots to connect. After all, kitchen design IS fashion for the home! It's not work for me, it's all about discovery. I sat down after the show, this week, and went through my images (over 500)… -
Dining Tables & Chairs At AD Show 2013
25 Mar 2013 | 3:08 amAn important part of any kitchen design, both aesthetically and functionally, are the dining table and chairs. They assist in sending a message about the kitchen's style, formality, comfort level and more. As current trends continue to move toward an appreciation of natural materials and interesting textures, here is a collection of cool, new dining tables and chairs I spotted at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show. Important considerations when purchasing a dining table and chairs for the kitchen are: size and shape based on lifestyle needs (does it need to expand?) maintenance… -
Architectural Digest Home Design Show - BlueStar Range Colors
22 Mar 2013 | 4:56 amI've gone to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show since its inception and what a fantastic show it is. Here's the thing about the AD show: There is a fantastic mix of equal numbers, it seems, of small, medium, and large companies exhibiting at the show. Products range from one-of-a-kind handmade decorative works from small studios to uber-technologically advanced products from global companies which makes the show exciting and inspiring. The MADE section of the show consists solely of handmade decorative products. The design and technological innovation seen at this show is abundant. -
Modern Kitchen Backsplash Accessories
12 Mar 2013 | 9:41 amWritten By Kelly: With the floorplan for my kitchen renovation decided upon in terms of work flow and lifestyle considerations, it was time to take a close look at an important functional aspect of the entire design - countertop prep space. My old kitchen countertop with all the charming kitchen objects in place, allowing, maybe 9-10" of prep space front to back! While, to me, my kitchen is a decent size having come from shoebox apartment kitchens in Manhattan, at 190 square feet, it is still small for suburbia. It was very important to both me and my mom/Susan/kitchen designer (all in one)…
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Transform the Feel of Your Room with an Electronic Dimmer
18 May 2013 | 3:29 amAdding a dimmer to a wall light switch is easy and can transform the feel of a room. Today's controlled electronic dimmers are beautiful, energy efficient and easy to use. These thin profile elegant dimmers extend the life of your bulbs, save electricity and provide the elegance of mood lighting....Read Full Post -
Your One Stop Shop for Garbage Disposal Repair and Information
13 May 2013 | 8:43 amWe all appreciate the convenience of the garbage disposal although we may take it for granted until the disposal stops working. And what happens when it stops working? You may think you have a major repair bill coming or be tempted to just go out and buy a new unit. But did you know that in many cases the disposal can be easily fixed? One of my most popular tutorials is how to troubleshoot and repair a garbage disposal which can save you hundreds of dollars!...Read Full Post -
Composite Decking From Fiberon is a Great Alternative to Wood Decking
7 May 2013 | 11:00 amDecking material can come in natural wood or composite plastic material. With natural decking you may run into problems with the boards cupping. If you put the wrong side of the deck board facing down, the board may cup....Read Full Post -
Refinishing a Wood Deck
5 May 2013 | 1:40 pmMemorial Day is fast approaching and that means backyard BBQ on the deck. But is that wood deck of yours is looking a little tired? Refinishing a wood deck is a great summer project that will improve your outdoor living space and extend the life of your deck. And your deck is a significant investment in your home....Read Full Post -
Install Shelving that Does Not Sag
28 Apr 2013 | 3:08 amOK, so you have an area of wall in your home or apartment and you want to install a shelf. Sounds simple, right? Shelf installation is a popular home repair project that seems simple until you try to install one that won't sag. In order to avoid sagging shelves you need to know the span limitations of different shelving materials. Also, installing a wall shelf to support heavy items will require an installation designed to support the weight of what's being hung....Read Full Post
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Help Your Plants Pick You!
18 May 2013 | 1:00 amDo you pick your plants or do they pick you? It's a little of both, really. Oh sure, you're the one that drives to the garden center, where you "ooh" and "ah" at the specimens that impress you. And you're the one who shells out the money, loads the plants in the car and brings them home for planting. ...Read Full Post -
Stars of the Yard For May, 2013
17 May 2013 | 1:01 amAs a baseball fan, I sometimes have mixed feelings about a game that my team is winning by a lopsided margin. One side of me revels in the joys of the moment, but the other side of me wishes that we could somehow "save some of those runs" for the next game, when every run might well turn out to be precious. ...Read Full Post -
Fritillaria: Bold Bulb
16 May 2013 | 1:11 amSome plants are an acquired taste. Their small stature and toned-down colors aren't inherently exciting. They will never be appreciated by those who crave only bold plants that scream out, "Notice me!" If it's bold you want (and there's nothing wrong with that), try Fritillaria imperialis, commonly known as "crown imperial." ...Read Full Post -
Shade-Tolerant Roses
15 May 2013 | 1:03 am"Shade-tolerant roses" may seem oxymoronic to experienced gardeners. "However, if your garden doesn't quite get the 5-6 hours of full sun usually recommended for growing roses, you may still be able to grow select varieties of roses," states Marie Iannotti, About's Guide to Gardening. Find out about those varieties in this article on shade-tolerant roses. ...Read Full Post -
Picture of the Day: Bridalwreath Spirea Shrub
14 May 2013 | 1:11 amBridalwreath is just one of the wonderful flowering shrubs to which I look forward every year, as I await the emergence of their blossoms. Other spireas are Neon Flash and Gold Mound. ...Read Full Post
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Sunday Snapshot: Flowers for a Lady
12 May 2013 | 1:38 amA breathtaking field of Texas bluebonnets is a beautiful reminder that something as pure and simple as flowers will make the perfect gift for Mother's Day. It's never too late to buy something fresh and growing for your mother, grandma, your aunt, cousin, sister, neighbor or another woman who just happens to be a mother. Better yet, help her plant something in the garden -- even in a container on the deck or patio. She deserves it and will appreciate more than you'll ever know. Happy Mother's Day! Photo copyright Robyn Raggio If this hasn't convinced you: more Mother's Day gift ideas. -
Mother's Day Gift Ideas: Do Something Now
6 May 2013 | 1:50 amI speak on behalf of all women when I remind you that this coming Sunday is Mother's Day. It's early in the week, still giving you enough time to look at this list of Mother's Day gift suggestions for some of the top pool and patio Mother's Day gifts. Women love to spend time in their outdoor living spaces, and with the warmer weather and lure of outdoor activities and entertaining, it makes Mother's Day the perfect time to buy the ladies in your life a little something to make time spent in their favorite spaces all the more enjoyable. Some of my personal favorites on this list are the… -
Wordless Wednesday: Cinco de Mayo en el Patio
5 May 2013 | 8:49 amFeliz Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate with a small fiesta on your patio - with tortillas, salsa and guacamole. Fire up the grill for some tasty south-of-the-border cuisine! Photo of patio courtyard in Ajijic, Mexico, by Lisa Hallett Taylor More Outdoor Privacy Screen Ideas Join Pool and Patio on Facebook! Express Yourself in the Forum -
Treat Mom to a BBQ That You Do
4 May 2013 | 8:53 pmDepending on the weather forecast, you might want to honor mum with an outdoor feast next weekend. Just make sure she sits back, relaxes, and has absolutely nothing to do with the preparations or cleanup -- just eating the savory meal you have planned and made for her. We've come up with a list of favorite grill and barbecue recipes from About.com's many chefs and culinary experts. Whether the queen for the day is a vegetarian, seafood lover or a traditional burger gal, there are new recipes and side dishes for a complete feast that will make her proud. And of course she deserves to be… -
Earth Day Starts in Your Own Backyard
21 Apr 2013 | 6:38 pmHappy Earth Day to all of us! While Earth Day is a global celebration that raises awareness and support of environmental issues, you can perform an extremely important service to our planet by participating right in your own backyard. Involve your children, friends and neighbors. Even the simplest efforts can make an impact on people, who will hopefully "pay it forward" - inspire others to go forth and do good things that could improve the world. So, what can you do? Plant a tree. If your outdoor space is limited, plant a tree in a container. Use less water inside and outside. Stop using…
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Becoming The Leader Of The Home Improvement Industry Now
4 May 2013 | 5:00 pmThe home improvement industry can be a very lucrative one, and getting involved in this industry now is a great way to build the career and business that you have always wanted. Although you might not think that now is the right time to get involved due to a suffering economy, you should know that a lot of people are pulling out of the business now. This doesn’t change the fact that people still need to make improvements to their homes, however, making now a great time to take your place as a leader in the industry. In order to establish yourself as a leader of the home improvement… -
Increase Your Home’s Insulation and Beauty With Great Windows
2 May 2013 | 5:00 pmWhen someone looks at a home, it’s very likely that the home’s windows are seen before any other feature. There are several advantages to equipping a home with great windows. Many homeowners use new windows to completely transform an older home. A new set of windows can add a modern touch to a home that is decades old. Better Insulation The heating and cooling energy inside of a home is what keeps homeowners comfortable. On a hot day, the cool air inside a home makes it comfortable, and on a cold night, heat from the furnace makes all of the difference. A very large percentage… -
Seek Expert Guidance Before Starting a Home Improvement Project
1 May 2013 | 5:00 pmSpring may beckon many home enthusiasts and tempt them with possible DIY projects and plans. Before initiating major home improvements or making renovations, it is wise to consult with a professional or contractor that can share insight or warn of potential risks of specific projects, saving the homeowner effort, time, and resources. When considering renovation projects in the home, start by sketching an accurate depiction of the room or space on graph paper and take precise measurements- remembering windows, doorways, thresholds, or other features that can alter the exact size and shape of… -
Make The Exterior Of Your Home Sparkle With Remodeling
29 Apr 2013 | 5:00 pmWhen most people think about remodeling, they think of their homes’ interiors. However, it is often easier to focus on the exterior of your home. There are number of routes to choose from when remodeling your home’s exterior; here are a few common places to start. Perhaps the easiest way to transform the exterior of your home is to paint it. Painting can be accomplished quickly, and choosing the right shade can allow you to transform how your home looks. Most people are advised to hire expert painters as improper technique can make a repaint necessary. Fortunately, professional… -
The Best Source Of Remodeling Ideas For Home Owners
27 Apr 2013 | 5:00 pmRemodels are tremendously popular, and the right remodel can allow you to transform how your home looks. However, it can be difficult to know where to begin, and many homeowners have difficulty finding ideas for their remodels. Here are three places to consider looking. First, there are number of magazines that focus on home design. While these magazines often focus on expensive homes, many also provide tips and ideas for homes of all sizes. The large photographs used in these magazines can be inspirational, and the experts who write for them can provide invaluable insight. Another option is…
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GreenWerks
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Inviting Exteriors: A Blend Of Form And Function
17 May 2013 | 2:47 amOne of the more popular trends with home remodeling projects is to create outdoor living areas that accomplish both form and function. The days of underutilizing outdoor areas are long forgotten thanks in large part to creative contractors and willing homeowners. Whether you want to create a space that is intimate and highly functional for your family or grand and beautiful to show off to your guests, you can now have it both. Below are a number of trends many homeowners are turning to when looking to create outdoor living space. Make a checklist When you begin thinking about how to create… -
Garage Door Repair- All You Can Ask About
17 May 2013 | 2:34 amGarages have become very important parts of almost all the houses nowadays. A garage is not just a place to park vehicles but it also serves as an entry and exit point of the home. These doors are to be kept perfect at all the times as they can create lots of problems for the homeowners if not kept in check. Even the slightest of the problems with these doors can make homeowners face big troubles. Moreover, it’s not necessary that if a problem seems to be simple, it can be fixed easily. Some garage door problems require professional skills. However, there are some simple things which should… -
Style Begins With The Sofa
16 May 2013 | 9:33 pmWhen you find your dream home or apartment, the enjoyable part of having your own living space begins. You can furnish your new area with pieces that show your personal preferences for color, decor, and style. Your furniture, linens, flooring, specially constructed features, and lighting all combine into the ambiance that you design with your own flavor of what’s stylish and attractive; the elements will work together to give an overall feeling that makes your home comfortable and pleasing to you and your guests. One of the most important pieces of furniture that you’ll select will be… -
How To Get In Touch With Nature In A City
16 May 2013 | 9:15 pmAre you tired of the concrete jungle? How many times have you wished you could see more greenery than just the trees on the sidewalk? We don’t have to move out to the forest and live in log cabins to experience nature. There are plenty of opportunities to make our lives just a little greener without sacrificing the modern convenience of our cities, even if we are surrounded by tall, ugly buildings. Mother Nature can appear even in the meanest of urban sprawls. Go For a Stroll Take weekly walks in parks to recharge your batteries. If your city is big enough to be far away from real nature it… -
Turn Your Garage Into A Warm Weather Performance Space
16 May 2013 | 8:51 pmAs temperatures drop and winter storms become mere memories, it becomes time to get your car out of the garage and look forward to breezy drives with the windows rolled down. But what can you do with your garage space during months when it’s no longer necessary to keep your car stowed to protect it against snow and ice? Take inspiration from one church music minister in Charlottesville, Virginia who turned an unused garage into a performance space that’s now a community favorite. A Worthwhile Venture A few years ago, musician Sam Bush launched his garage-turned-performance space…
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Home Construction Improvement
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Planning A Home Addition – Ten Tips To Consider
5 May 2013 | 5:03 pmAdding Living Space with an Addition Every year thousands of home owners decide to add an addition to their home for increased living space, more functionality or simply a new look to their home. Before jumping ... Home Construction & Improvement published by: The post Planning A Home Addition... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Delta 14 Inch Band Saw Review – Model 28-400
14 Apr 2013 | 1:50 pmDelta Model 28-400, 14 Inch, 1 HP Band Saw Delta recently introduced an all new band saw in their model 28-400 which replaces an older 28-280. 14 inch band saws are probably the most popular size ... Home Construction & Improvement published by: The post Delta 14 Inch Band Saw Review –... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Rockler 9″ Quick Release Bench Vise Review
26 Mar 2013 | 3:36 pmRockler 9″ Quick Release Workbench Vise Every workshop and woodshop must have a good workbench vise! As part of my continued outfitting of the new woodshop I built a large workbench/outfeed table. The new workbench was ... Home Construction & Improvement published by: The post Rockler... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
How To Remove Rust from Cast Iron Table Tops
25 Mar 2013 | 3:19 pmRemoving Rust from Cast Iron Table Tops Like Table Saws, Router Tables and Other Woodworking Equipment Anyone that owns woodworking equipment for their shop knows that rust is inevitable on the cast iron table tops. Let ... Home Construction & Improvement published by: The post How To Remove... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Farmers Porch On Colonial Style House
6 Mar 2013 | 3:00 amFarmers Porch When I designed our new house my wife only had a couple of must haves. The biggest wish on her list was a full length farmers porch. I was skeptical at first because I ... Home Construction & Improvement published by: The post Farmers Porch On Colonial Style House appeared first... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Rambling Renovators
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The Love List
17 May 2013 | 4:30 amSerena's gorgeous farmhouse kitchen is almost done. Videos not made for kids that the kids should see. I like the one about Oliver Jeffers and Chloe was fascinated by the one about balance. A fascinating history of typography. Free vintage posters, just the thing to brighten up that bare wall. I bought this and its my new favourite outfit. I love one piece dressing. The sweetest little nursery. The most brilliant kitchen sink drawer. I saw this bench at the West Elm summer preview. I think it would look so cute at the foot of Chloe's new bed. This is my favourite part of Holly's latest house… -
A Little Girl's Room {In Progress}
16 May 2013 | 4:20 amHopefully, that's what we'll have soon enough. We finally had the wallpaper installed in Chloe's bedroom and I love love love love it! I've been crushing on this Nina Campbell Swan Lake wallpaper for a long time but I didn't want to use it unless Chloe loved it as much as I did. Luckily, the girl shares mama's taste and picked it out of a pile of 20 wallpaper samples. That's my girl! I really love this colourway. The trees and swans are a pale silver, their shimmery quality only visible when you see the wallpaper from an angle and light hits it. We've paired the wallpaper with a light aqua… -
Relaxed Roman Blinds
15 May 2013 | 4:20 amDo you ever have design roadblocks? With me, it's draperies. I love love love getting fabric samples and dreaming up looks... but when it comes time to actually decide on draperies, I can be so indecisive. Hence, that's why it has taken months for me to decide on window coverings for the basement. I knew the feel I wanted - something more casual, relaxed. But our whitewashed plank walls are so neutral, I had limitless options: bold florals, geometrics, solids, striped. Most anything could work. It was like standing in the grocery aisle and trying to decide between 42 flavours of ice cream. -
What To Wear For A Family Photo
13 May 2013 | 8:30 amDid all you moms have a good Mother's Day? I was spoiled with a delicious breakfast and a sweet paper mache bowl and hand-drawn card. Melt my heart it did! So fun too to see everyone's Mother's Day photos on my instagram feed. In my old apartment, I used to have photos displayed everywhere. Maybe it was because I was living alone at the time, but I loved being surrounded by photos of family and friends and special moments, in frames on shelves or hung on the walls. But in this house, we have very few photos. The ones we do have are mostly of Chloe and hardly any of us as a family. We're… -
All Kinds of Mothers
12 May 2013 | 5:00 amThis post is a little more personal. Feel free to skip it. I've had this post rolling around in my head for a while now and when these thoughts and ideas linger, you need to let them out, right? On Mother's Day, we celebrate our mothers, and rightly so. They are the ones who wiped our noses, who kissed our boo-boos. The ones who stayed up late at night sewing us costumes for the school play, who would let us sleep us in their beds when the monsters got the best of us. Mom was there at the first gymnastics competition and the last day of University. One day is not enough to be thankful…
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DIYdiva
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How To Build a Kickass Chicken Coop
14 May 2013 | 5:57 pmSo, a few weeks ago I set out with the intention of building temporary housing for the Nuggets– a FEMA trailer of the poultry world, if you will– and instead my little flock ended up in a penthouse chicken suite. I may have gotten a little carried away. And that might be the understatement of the year. But really, why go to the trouble of making all that sawdust if you’re not going to build something that’s at least a little awesome? The chickens concur. The Nugget Barn isn’t 100% complete, but it’s close enough to give you a look at how I built this baby… -
DIY Fun: Rustic Beer Flight
13 May 2013 | 8:03 pmI mean really, if there’s anything better than having a tall glass of homebrew in front of you, it’s having four small mason jars with a variety of beer sitting in front of you. I have some friends that have brewed up some pretty impressive beers, and if there’s one thing every homebrewer needs (other then their own kegerator, of course, and been-there-done-that) it’s a fancy-ass beer flight with which to bestow their beautiful hoppy creations on us commoners. And by “fancy-ass” I mean, I pulled a couple of pieces of old barnwood off of my pile and drilled… -
Empty House, Full Nugget Barn
9 May 2013 | 5:05 amWell, the Liberty House is officially down half a dozen feathered chattering roomates. The girls have reached that all important transition in a chicken’s live when it’s time to move out of the nest, uh, spare bedroom, and head into the big wide world on their own. Or, in this case, go out to the luxury super-coop built specifically to cater to their every whim and chicken fancy. Like pretty much everything else on this property, the Nugget Barn isn’t “finished” yet, but it’s habitable, which is what counts. I’ve still got to finish a little siding on… -
How Does Your Garden Grow?
7 May 2013 | 6:14 amFor the last four years (and two houses) I’ve had dreams of a glorious vegetable garden. Raised beds, gravel paths, trellises and fences. You’ll note that what I’m actually dreaming of is building things for a garden. When it comes to planting and nurturing and harvesting… I just kind of stand around with my hammer. Blinking. What do you mean I don’t need my hammer to garden? Well, this is crap. But seeing as how I’ve already got a load of gravel in my driveway and four raised beds built… I guess I’m in for the planting and nurturing thing. -
Things I Did This Weekend
5 May 2013 | 7:39 pmTyping is a bit difficult for me at the moment for reasons that will become clear about half way through this post (on a scale of 1 to “crime scene photo” it’s about at a 3… if you’re squeemish you might want to stop here) so instead of waxing philosopic about everything I did this weekend, here’s the less-wordy version: I spent a lot of time cutting barnwood. It went here. I also spent time cutting corrugated metal roofing… Which graciously returned the favor, and almost took one of my fingertips with it in the process. Protip: When working with…
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I'm an Organizing Junkie
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Organize Summer Fun Stations + Homemade Bubbles Recipe
17 May 2013 | 10:02 pmThe following is a guest post from regular contributor, Sharon at Mom of 6. Hi everyone! I’m so glad to be back today at Org Junkie talking to you about how to set up some summer fun stations in your garage! You and your kids are going to be spending a lot of time outside in your yard this summer, and it would be really great if your kids could access the toys and games that they want to play with without having to come and find you to help get something down from a high shelf, or help them dig out their bike from the depths of an overcrowded garage, or help them locate their favorite… -
My 3M Command Hook Fix
17 May 2013 | 11:06 amSo if you follow me on Facebook and Instagram then you already know that last week I shared how Target is now finally in Canada (!!) and how excited I was to go check out the store last Friday. It’s not in the same town as I am but in the city a couple of hours away. I wrote that I was most excited to check out the 3M Command hook display as I had a feeling it was going to be amazing after having visited a US Target last fall. But first I have to tell you how beyond shocked I was to discover, after putting my Facebook status up, that there are STILL people out there that do not know… -
Taming Secret Hoarding Habits
15 May 2013 | 6:47 pmThe following is a guest post from regular contributor, Angie at Echoes of Laughter. This post ties in so nicely with my hairspray hoarding situation and now it’s Angie’s turn to share what item she has an abundance of. See I told you we all have our downfalls :) Shhh! I have a secret hoarding habit. I must confess. If you have visited me at Echoes of Laughter, then you would also know that I LOVE to organize and I have written some really popular organizing posts here, here and here. In fact, one of the reasons that Laura chose me to contribute here at IMAOJ is because of our… -
Become an OpenSky Merchant
15 May 2013 | 6:31 amMany of you will know that I work with a company called OpenSky. OpenSky is a online social commerce site that provides a fun way to shop for unique finds with your friends, anytime and anywhere. Three years ago OpenSky contacted me about working together to bring my readers a store front full of my favorite organizing goodies. There was something about that email that made me follow up by email and then eventually to speaking with them directly over the phone. I loved their concept and knew immediately that I wanted to work with them. They were a brand new company just starting out… -
Scarf Organizing Solution for Busy Gals
14 May 2013 | 7:07 amThe following is a guest post from Deana at Your Happy Stuff. I am so happy to be here at Organizing Junkie sharing my super simple scarf solution. As with you, Laura has been a huge organizing inspiration to me. If you’ve begun the process of packing away your seasonal clothes, you are probably updating some of your organizing systems as well. I did this last month and when I got to my scarves I knew I needed to create something better. I’m a gal who doesn’t feel her outfit is complete without a light scarf. I love them! I’m a busy working mom who loves to have fun with my fam on the…
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This Old House: How-To And Repair
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How to Line a Cedar Closet
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How to Install a Butcher-Block Countertop
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How to Build a Toy Chest
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How to Build a Christmas Tree Box
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How to Tile a Hearth
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Handyguys Podcast - Home Improvement and DIY Advice
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Soil pH Test video
1 May 2013 | 12:15 pmHandyguy Brian saw an interesting DIY Soil pH Test (pH is a measure of acidity) test described on Facebook. We try it out and also try a commercially available DIY Soil pH Test kit on this episode of The Handyguys Podcast. Here is the graphic from Homesteading / Survivalism on Facebook. You can also just purchase a home soil pH est kit. They aren’t very expensive and also test for nutrients. The post Soil pH Test video appeared first on The Handyguys Podcast. -
Led Bulbs
9 Apr 2013 | 7:01 amLED bulbs are the next generation of “green” lighting technology. The Handyguys talk about how LED Bulbs compare to CFLs and whether they are really friendly to the environment. What is an LED bulb? LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. LEDs have been around for a long time but only recently have become effective in lightbulbs. They use little electricity and can last a very long time. LEDs (the diodes) are very small elements that must be combined to produce one bulb that has an equivalent light output needed for a bulb. In addition to the diodes there must be… -
How to Unclog a Toilet
26 Mar 2013 | 7:13 amIn the latest episode The Handyguys discuss several ways to unclog a toilet. Yes, you can use a typical plunger if you have a clogged toilet. It works most of the time. What do you do if the plunger fails? Don’t despair, try one of the other techniques discussed in this video. Plungers A plunger is the most common method. Toilet Augers A toilet auger can assist when you have a really tough load. Other Methods Well… just watch the video. The post How to Unclog a Toilet appeared first on The Handyguys Podcast. -
E15 Ethanol Mandate
12 Mar 2013 | 1:14 pmThe Handyguys talk about ethanol mandates with Institute for Energy Research expert Daniel Simmons. We discuss the negative impacts of ethanol on our vehicles, small engines, the environment and food supplies. Background on Ethanol Mandate Daniel Simmons is IER’s Director of Regulatory and State Affairs. The Federal government mandated certain ethanol production increases for 2013 and beyond. That additional production of ethanol additive led the EPA to approve an E15 blend for automobiles (15% mixture of ethanol). Various consumer groups have come out against the new mandates. AAA… -
Hammer Drills: When to use them and why?
4 Mar 2013 | 8:10 amA Hammer drill, when equipped with a masonry bit, are designed for drilling into stone, concrete, brick or mortar. When a hammer drill operates it rotates like a normal drill as well as has a forward, hammering, type action. Watch or Listen to The Handyguys discuss when and why to use them. Types of hammer drills You can buy a dedicated hammer drill such as the big rig Hilti Rotary Hammer that Handyguy Paul shows on the video. More commonly people will use a drill that has a hammer setting. These multi purpose drills are available corded and cordless. Dedicated hammer drill A…
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One Project Closer
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Rust-Oleum Deck Restore Review
17 May 2013 | 4:00 amEarly this year Jocie and I attended a Rust-Oleum media event. They shared information about several products, and the one that really piqued my interest was the Rust-Oleum Deck Restore. They described it as a thick coating that fills gouges and cracks and buries splinters. It also hides imperfections, and the textured surface is slip resistant. In short, Rust-Oleum Deck Restore sounded like the perfect product for my old, weathered deck. When Jocie and I purchased our home, the deck was already a bit neglected. It was bad enough that you’d easily get splinters, and subsequently we… -
Giveaway Extravaganza!
15 May 2013 | 7:15 amIt’s been a little quiet around OPC recently. That’s partly because we’re in-between Pro-Follows and partly because we’re working on improving the site. We recently had a site evaluation, and now we’re working to implement many of the suggestions so expect to see some changes in the coming days. If you have a site design suggestion, we’d love to hear it. The best way to do that is email me with the details. Just this morning I restocked the Rewards Center, and there are lots of good items especially with Father’s Day rapidly approaching. If… -
13″ Ridgid Thickness Planer Review
9 May 2013 | 4:00 amThe 13″ Ridgid thickness planer is a new addition to the OPC workshop, and it fills a huge void in our tool arsenal. This planer enables me to process rough-cut boards and true-up lumber before starting a woodworking project. It can handle stock up to 13″ wide and 6-1/8″ thick, and the resulting finish requires very little sanding afterward. Best of all, it’s about $100 – $200 cheaper than comparable models! Ridgid provided the R4331 Thickness planer for review, and I’ve already put it to good use for some small projects. So far I really like this planer,… -
How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
7 May 2013 | 4:00 amWelcome back to our latest Pro-Follow series focused on how to refinish hardwood floors. Refinishing a hardwood floor is a great way to bring new life to a floor that is showing too much wear and tear or if the finish is no longer protecting the floor. It’s also a necessary part of extending an existing hardwood floor like we showcase here. All of our Pro-Follow articles are the result of shadowing expert, professional contractors on actual job sites. There’s no better way to learn about home improvement than straight from the guys working in the field with decades of experience… -
Refinishing a Hardwood Floor, Part 2
3 May 2013 | 4:00 amIf you read my most recent Pro-Follow, you know that I’m working with a new-to-OPC hardwood flooring contractor named Danny Riter. Danny is the owner of Signature Hardwood Floors Inc., and he and his crew are in the process of refinishing an existing hardwood floor and extending it throughout the kitchen. You can read more about laying the new floor and weaving it in with the old here: Refinishing a Hardwood Floor, Part 1 What’s even more exciting than the new floor is seeing Danny and his crew refinish the existing hardwood floor to make it look like new again. Today’s…
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Renovate Australia
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Should I Install A Home Solar Power System?
30 Apr 2013 | 5:59 amSince moving back to Australia I have noticed a huge trend of homes installing home solar power systems. As it turns out 10% of homes actually have solar power systems installed, and they are producing about 1% of the nation’s power. At the end of 2012 the rebate from the Australian government dropped by half of what it was. The funny thing is though that the price of systems has not changed significantly based on the flyers that I had from December 2012 and one from March 2013. One benefit of having solar power is the electricity feed in tariff. Here in South Australia there are two… -
3-Steps to Prevent DIY Injuries
12 Mar 2013 | 7:49 pmInjuries suffered during DIY renovations and repairs is becoming increasingly common, especially in connection with sedentary life styles. There are a few things that we can do however to lower the chance of injury. After spending a week on crutches after I pulled my iliopsoas / hip flexor I started thinking about how common DIY injuries are and what I could do to prevent them in the future … Below are three simple things that you can do to help prevent injuries during DIY projects: Stretch before starting your work Get help when needed Don’t work beyond your ability Links from… -
Photos of our Old Backyard
1 Feb 2013 | 3:45 pmIt’s a bit strange to find one of our old houses on-line and up for rent, but my wife found our old Queenslander in Townsville up for rent. It was up for rent for $650 per week, which is quite a bit really! The inside of the house looks pretty much the same. They actually used some of the photos from when we sold our house for the online advertisement for renting our house this time. That was kind of weird … Here are some photos of the backyard and the rear deck. They put a lot of work into the backyard including: New pool Back Deck Storage Shed (under deck) Removed all the trees… -
Should You Tile Under Bathroom Vanities or Kitchen Cabinets?
31 Jan 2013 | 4:41 pmLike many issues that we have come up with during our home improvements there seems to be no clear cut “correct” way to do this. A lot of it comes down to personal preference. When the kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities were installed in our house they were installed first, and then the flooring was installed. While this is a common way to do it, there are some disadvantages that are inherent to this type of cabinet and tile installation. In our kitchen the dishwasher was installed in a cabinet space that used to be a cupboard. Because it was not tiled under the cabinet you… -
Should I Install my Floor Tile or my Baseboard Trim First?
25 Jan 2013 | 12:16 amWhich is right, and which do you prefer? We discuss this in the latest Renovate Australia podcast … Builders prefer to do the baseboards first and then bring the tile right up to the tile. Home-owners generally prefer the look of doing the tile first and then installing the baseboard trim. If it is installed with the tile up to the baseboard trim then you should leave about a 1/8″ gap that you should fill will caulking. Our gap was unfortunately filled with grout, which is now cracking because of movement of the walls and floors. Problems I have found with doing the baseboard…
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How-To Geek
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Linux Users Have a Choice: 8 Linux Desktop Environments
18 May 2013 | 3:40 amThere’s no one true desktop environment for Linux. Unlike competing operating systems like Windows, Linux users have a choice of many different desktop environments, all with their own styles and strengths. You can install one of these desktop environments after installing your Linux distribution and switch between desktop environments from the login screen. You can also choose to install a Linux distribution that comes with the desktop environment. For example, you can get Ubuntu in many different flavors. -
Desktop Fun: Views of Earth Wallpaper Collection Series 2
18 May 2013 | 2:12 amLast year we shared a beautiful collection of Earth view wallpapers with you and today we are back with more. Send your desktop into near-Earth orbit with the second in our series of ‘Views of Earth’ Wallpaper collections. Special Note: We were lucky enough to find two mini-sets (3 each) that show Earth at different points in its rotation. Both are back-to-back in the second half of this week’s collection. -
Test Your Puzzle Solving Skills with Amazing Stick’s Puzzles HD
17 May 2013 | 1:04 pmDo you have what it takes to solve wicked shape-based puzzles? Then get ready to test your puzzle solving skills with Amazing Stick’s Puzzles HD. This matchstick based game will definitely make you think, and quite possibly scratch your head in frustration as you work to find the solutions to each level! The game currently has four sets of puzzles with a total of 176 levels, so there is plenty of puzzle solving fun to keep you busy for quite some time. Even better is that more sets are due to be added in the future! The game has some basic rules that need to be kept in mind while… -
Geek Trivia: If You’ve Written A Typo Undetectable By Spellcheck, You’ve Created What?
17 May 2013 | 10:37 amIf You’ve Written A Typo Undetectable By Spellcheck, You’ve Created What?1) An Atomic Typo2) An Orwell 3) A Typetacular4) A NumptyThink you know the answer? -
What if You were Born in Space?
17 May 2013 | 10:20 amDid you know that there has been an ‘uninterrupted’ human presence in space ever since November of 2001? That is rather awesome when you think about it, but all of the people who have spent time in space were born and grew up on Earth. What would things be like for a person who was conceived and born in space though? Vsauce discusses the impact this would have on human physiology in this terrific video. What if You Were Born in Space? [YouTube]
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Shelterrific
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real life test kitchen: white macaroni & cheese
16 May 2013 | 4:33 amA couple of months ago, Melissa Clark wrote a fantastic column for the NYTimes Dining section that helps thousands of moms (me included) feel better better about their finicky kids. If a foodie like Clark has trouble getting her daughter to consume anything that isn’t beige, what help do the rest of us have? Her answer: Embrace the beige. And she does so with gusto, sharing three sumptuous recipes, including one for a decadent macaroni and cheese that I just had to try. Even though it has four kinds of cheese, you don’t need cream or milk. This is pasta and cheese at its purist. I… -
dog poop composting — yes or no? a topic revisited
14 May 2013 | 4:35 amWe share great recipes, muse about building the best playsets for our children, and delight in objects that add a little beauty to our days. But what post from more than five years ago is still getting regular comments from readers? Dog poop composting! With that kind of interest, we decided it was high time to revisit the topic. My dog poop composter: no longer in business First, my update: we stopped using our DIY dog poop composter after a few months. (If you’re not the DIY type, you can purchase dog waste composters, too.) Reader comments had tipped me off to some potential hazards… -
our favorite 70-year-old eames chair gets an update
13 May 2013 | 4:27 amNearly every day, I look into our dining room and smile. Our bright tomato red Eames Eiffel Tower chairs always make me happy. I loved them forever and now they are ours. But after seeing the newest DWR catalog, and its stunning cover subject, I am restless with new possibilities. You see, they’ve updated they’re classic using modern 3-D veneer technology. Now the graceful molded chair comes in new wooden forms: ash, palisander and walnut. The wood is sliced into spaghetti thin strips and the glued back together. It allows the materials to bend and curve perfectly. The thick… -
post off: what’s your take on backyard firepits?
10 May 2013 | 4:38 amLast Sunday our neighbors hollered over the fences and invited us to come sit around their fire pit in the backyard. It was a chilly but gorgeous, evening with glowing skies. The kids romped around, occasionally swinging by for warming laptop pit-stops, while us grownups nursed a few beers and savored the last few hours of the weekend. Later back home, I loved the smoky smell that clung to my clothes, and I suddenly realized, fires aren’t just for winter anymore! Before we rush out to HomeDepot to pick up one of our own, or invest in something as stunning as the Daze ($689 from… -
real life test kitchen: julia child’s garlic soup
8 May 2013 | 4:37 amI never thought that garlic soup sounded too exciting. Boiled garlic? How is that satisfying? Give it to me roasted, or sauteed with some olive oil and red pepper flakes. At least, that is what I used to think! The other night, my friend Jenn said she wanted to make Julia Child‘s garlic soup (Aigo Bouido) from one of her classic cookbooks. With two preschoolers and a toddler running around the house, I can safely that say that two cooks are better than one, so I rolled up my sleeves and started peeling garlic cloves. Making the soup is incredibly easy, and the ingredients are things you…
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Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos
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How to Make a DIY Cut Bucket
17 May 2013 | 6:00 amFind out how to turn an ordinary 5-gallon plastic bucket into a DIY cut bucket that’s perfect for holding everything from pipe to lumber for easy cutting. Watch this video to find out how. -
Delta Corrente Toilet with SmartFit Connections
16 May 2013 | 6:00 amWatch this video to find out about the Delta Corrente toilet which has a SmartFit tank to bowl connection and factory installed supply line to reduce the chance of leaks. -
How to Properly Vent a Bathroom Exhaust Fan in an Attic
15 May 2013 | 8:04 amFind out how to vent a bathroom exhaust fan properly to prevent the formation of mold and mildew in your attic. Watch this video to find out more. -
Tips for Laying a Paver Patio
14 May 2013 | 7:31 amLaying a paver patio can make a great DIY project, but it’s important to be sure the ground under it is prepared properly. Watch this video to find out how. -
How to DIY Install Resilient Vinyl Flooring in Your Home
13 May 2013 | 12:15 pmResilient tongue and groove vinyl flooring can be installed easily without power tools, making it a great DIY project for homeowners. Watch this video to find out how.
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moop :: handmade
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MOOPSUMMER sale!
14 May 2013 | 9:22 amWe are so anxious for summer! These freezing May days have us wishing for warm summer nights, campouts, pool side soirees and fireflies! We're hoping the release of our newly updated Backpack helps to nudge those warm days along. To celebrate our new bags (not only the Backpack...but, checkout the new orange Letter Clutch!!) please enjoy 10% off everything in our shop from now through the weekend with the code: MOOPSUMMER entered upon checkout. Fingers crossed it starts to warm up! xxo, Wendy p.s. sale code is valid only on moopshop.com or moop.etsy.com and is good from 3/14/2013… -
On dieting
10 May 2013 | 7:02 amI am a snob when it comes to diets...meaning: I don't diet. I eat right (whatever right means), we make most everything from scratch, we eat vegetables at every meal, we never ever eat fast food (this is true) and we exercise. We also eat out (never at fast food places), bake cookies, make cocktails, eat french fries and really thoroughly enjoy our eating habits, which in turn makes us enjoy life..we do stuff, we hang out, we make things. It's pretty great. But, give me a blog about a specific diet or a story of a person dieting and I will read it all the way through. Mainly… -
Good morning
9 May 2013 | 6:17 amWe are not completely moved in to the new house. But, several nights a week we've been staying up there. It's hard not to. We just love it so much. During the week when we stay up there, Parker and I get up at the awful hour of 5AM in order to get her to school on time (the new house is an hour north of where we currently live). This was the 5am scene this morning. It really turned awful into awfully beautiful. -
Moop + tvmichelle
7 May 2013 | 4:24 pmWe were so excited to have Michelle Wright from WTAE come by Moop today. She made this awesome video while we showed her around!! You get to see a glimpse of Gena making linings, Jessica's pretty red nails while she sews, Drew talking about straps, Clyde being rowdy, and me talking about Moop! Hope you love it as much as we do!! xxo, Wendy -
Gunmetal Gray Waxed Canvas
6 May 2013 | 6:50 amAll of our favorite bags, now available in our favorite, Gunmetal Gray Waxed Canvas. The Letter Bag Messenger no.3 and, Messenger no.2 (which we mentioned last week)
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Matt Cutts Talks 2013 Google Penguin Update
14 May 2013 | 1:33 pmGoogle will unleash a new Penguin update in the coming weeks. Matt Cutts, the head of webspam at Google, released a video telling webmasters what to expect with the new Penguin release. Cutts says it is called Penguin 2.0 internally at Google. He says it will target Black Hat webspam and will have more of an impact than the 2012 Penguin. Cutts also says it will look for advertorials that improperly flowing PageRank. Cutts also says Google is working on some more sophisticated link analysis tools. They are also busy working on hacked sites and improving these types of notifications to… -
Microsoft Extends Revenue Guarantee With Yahoo
7 May 2013 | 4:00 pmReuters reports that Microsoft has extended its revenue gaurantee with Yahoo for one year, starting April 1. The extension is the first between Yahoo and Microsoft since Marissa Mayer took over as CEO. The two companies began a 10-year deal in 2010 for Microsoft's Bing to provide search results on Yahoo and Microsoft advertising. A Wall Street Journal story says Yahoo has been trying to get out of the deal. It says Yahoo has made less money under the Microsoft deal than it made when it used its own search technology and ads. Yahoo did not comment on the rumors and issued the following… -
CERN to Recreate First Webpage
30 Apr 2013 | 12:00 pmCERN is planning to recreate the first webpage and first URL. Sir Tim Berners-Lee helped developed the web and the first website while he worked at CERN. CERN have posted details about the project here. For a start we would like to restore the first URL - put back the files that were there at their earliest possible iterations. Then we will look at the first web servers at CERN and see what assets from them we can preserve and share. We will also sift through documentation and try to restore machine names and IP addresses to their original state. Beyond this we want to make… -
1 GHz BeagleBone Black Linux Computer Costs $45
24 Apr 2013 | 7:15 pmBeagleBoard is offering a credit-card-sized open-sourced Linux computer for $45. The computer, called BeagleBone Black, includes credit-card-sized, Linux computer. It is based on the 1-GHz Sitara AM335x ARM Cortex A8 processor. BeagleBone Black also features 2GB of on-board storage to run pre-loaded Linux software, as well as a USB cable to power the board. It also has Ethernet and HDMI interfaces. You can find out more about the computer on Beagleboard.org. O'Reilly already has a book, Getting Started with BeagleBone, by Matt Richardson, out for BeagleBone. Here is Richardson talking about… -
Google Closing Google Affiliate Network
17 Apr 2013 | 1:00 pmGoogle has announced plans to end the Google Affiliate Network. The closure will be sad news for affiliate and merchants that have been using the network, but a plus for rivals like Commission Junction and Linkshare. Our goal with Google Affiliate Network has been to help advertisers and publishers improve their performance across the affiliate ecosystem. Cost-per-action (CPA) marketing has rapidly evolved in the last few years, and we've invested significantly in CPA tools like Product Listing Ads, remarketing and Conversion Optimizer. We're constantly evaluating our products to ensure that…
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Popular Science - DIY
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Super-Real Mario Kart
15 May 2013 | 7:03 amGeek Squad Hunter Smith of Waterloo Labs [second from left] helped four interns transform go-karts into interactive racers fit for a Super Nintendo game. Jeff Wilson A pack of hacked go-karts that re-creates a classic videogame. One summer, a young engineer walked into Austin's Park, an amusement center outside the Texas capital, and introduced himself to the manager as an intern from Waterloo Labs-a hacking collaborative sponsored by the engineering juggernaut National Instruments. He and his colleagues wanted to convert the go-kart track into a real-life, crash-happy version of the classic… -
Gene Machine
14 May 2013 | 1:57 pmGene Machine Greg Maxson A pipe that copies DNA using the heat of a lightbulb. Biology's equivalent of an office copier is a PCR machine. PCR, short for polymerase chain reaction, is now a staple in crime-scene forensics, heredity tests, and organism hijacking. It's a mind-boggling feat. Among billions of base pairs that make up DNA's genetic code, PCR finds exact sequences and, in a couple of hours, makes billions of copies-enough to decode or splice together useful combinations of genes. Professional machines cost about $10,000 dollars each, but Russell Durrett has devised one from PVC… -
Father's Day Gift Guide [SPONSORED POST]
13 May 2013 | 1:45 pmDeWalt - Father's Day Gift Guide It's that time of year again when we express our appreciation for dear old dad. If your father is like most, he can be difficult to shop for. But don't panic, DEWALT has your back with some great gift ideas that will make the most fastidious father jump for joy. Whether your dad is a licensed contractor or just likes to work on that old '66 Chevrolet Camaro, DEWALT's Father's Day lineup will equip him with the most professional tools on the block. Pear Head Ratchet(s) Drive Socket Set(s) Every self-respecting man needs a good ratchet and socket set. -
Barf Bag Phone Mount
9 May 2013 | 12:23 pmDIY: Phone Mount Son of Alan Become the envy of fellow passengers on TV-free airplanes On the streets of Manila, Flynn Jason Siy entertains himself with urban gymnastics. On airplanes, he avenges boredom with barf bags. During a budget flight to the resort island of Boracay-on a plane lacking TVs-Siy made a cradle for his smartphone from the metal closure tabs of several bags, allowing him to comfortably watch movies on the device. Here's how to engineer your own seat-back screen in a few minutes. 1 Take three barf bags from nearby seat pockets, and remove their pliable closure tabs. 2 Bend… -
Inventive Ink
9 May 2013 | 12:23 pmIt's Alive! Biohackers created microbial ink that glows in UV light [top] by engineering E. coli bacteria to produce green fluorescent protein only in the presence of arabinose sugar. Courtesy Patrik D'haeseleer/Biocurious Two DIY printers that would have impressed Gutenberg Now : Bioprinter If office printers can build images by spraying tiny blobs of ink onto paper, why couldn't they also print in living cells? The question compelled Patrik D'haeseleer and a few collaborators at Biocurious, a biohackerspace in Sunnyvale, California, to build a machine that prints patterns of bacteria…
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Videos
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Things I'm Awesome At
25 Apr 2013 | 8:10 amThings I'm Awesome At Hey hey marbles is gay and he loves boys so much and he wags his tail all excited when he sees the boy doggies and he gets his little nose all up in their pe... From: JennaMarbles Views: 2049714 59030 ratings Time: 06:03 More in Comedy -
What Are This?
4 Apr 2013 | 11:17 amWhat Are This? Really though, I only asked the question maybe a million times in my weird accent but does anybody know the answer to any of that? What are this? What are th... From: JennaMarbles Views: 4145116 153873 ratings Time: 02:22 More in Comedy -
Draw My Life- Jenna Marbles
28 Mar 2013 | 9:02 amDraw My Life- Jenna Marbles This video accidentally turned out kind of sad, ME SO SOWWY IT NOT POSED TO BE SAD WHO WANTS HUGS AND COOKIES? Also, FYI for anyone attempting this, it takes... From: JennaMarbles Views: 6073232 330734 ratings Time: 08:29 More in Film & Animation -
Junk Food Confessions
21 Mar 2013 | 12:31 pmJunk Food Confessions This video is so real life, let me tell you my sweet angel mouse. First of all, my underwear is legit getting too tight, does that ever happen to you? Like y... From: JennaMarbles Views: 3754063 106346 ratings Time: 08:07 More in Comedy -
Stacked Braids | Cute Girls Hairstyles
3 Feb 2013 | 5:30 pmStacked Braids | Cute Girls Hairstyles A few weeks ago we uploaded a video called the "Ladder Braid Side Ponytail", and it received a lot of positive feedback! In fact, one of our fans, Ceridwin, ... From: Cute Girls Hairstyles Views: 923070 12020 ratings Time: 06:35 More in Howto & Style
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Instructables: exploring - featured
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Fried Dessert Plantains a la Colombiana
17 May 2013 | 7:12 pmThis is the the story of two little brothers, who grew up together but had to walk separated paths. Now, they're travelling the world, looking for adventures, wonders and treasures. Both brothers are gifted: one inherited his mother's great culinary skills and learned how to cook tasty dishes. There...By: M.C. LangerContinue Reading » -
Deep Fried Mac & Cheese
17 May 2013 | 4:47 pmWhile it's not something you'd want to do all the time, if you have a hankerin' for deep frying or are attending a party where insanely rich foods are admired or worshipped, deep-fried mac and cheese may be for you. It's an extremely inexpensive dish, and one that is probably easier to make than you...By: superericContinue Reading » -
Put a Cylon in it!
17 May 2013 | 3:24 pmLast year the comedy sketch show 'Portlandia' made fun of an arts and craft trend, where craft artists would take ordinary items and 'put a bird on it'. I fell victim to a similar trend in the geek crowd: Take an ordinary silver item and add LEDs to 'put a cylon in it'. :) When I saw the Total C...By: ChrisKnightContinue Reading » -
Crispy Pig Ears
17 May 2013 | 1:33 pmI know what some of you are thinking! Ewww! That's what I thought the first time I realized pig ears were even edible. My husband and I were dining at one of our favorite restaurants in Oakland. We always go for the chefs tasting menu and sure enough, third course in we were presented with a pig ear...By: lmnopeasContinue Reading » -
Carrot Cranberry Salad
17 May 2013 | 10:10 amThe results of a new 10-year study from the Netherlands showed the intake of carrots and risk of cardiovascular disease. Participants who had the least carrot intake had the least amount of CVD risk reduction, even though they still received risk-reducing benefits from their carrot intake. However, ...By: savorthefoodContinue Reading »
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Instructables: exploring - outside - popular
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Road bike shift indicator using scrap packaging
16 May 2013 | 9:24 pmI really don't like to cross-chain. It's never been a problem before, since I've always had a pretty good sense of what rear cog I'm in. But when I got a bike with a compact double after riding 12 years with a triple, it seems like I'm shifting the front so often that now it's hard to keep track of ...By: acevh3Continue Reading » -
Enhancing the Bike-to-Work-Day experience
13 May 2013 | 9:30 pmIt's easy to be a bike to work day hero and to improve the ride for many bike commuters. On Bike to Work Day, I grab my bike pump, chain lube and a few simple adjustment tools and ride down to my local bike trail or energizer station. There, I join the fun and set up shop to do quick tire top-offs, ...By: WoodenbikesContinue Reading » -
Rope Tackle for Pioneering Use (Trucker's Hitch)
13 May 2013 | 8:24 pmWhen you want to lift or pull more than your own strength will permit, or when you want to make a heavy lifting job a little easier, the rope tackle is a device that can be used. The idea behind a rope tackle is similar to that of a tackle using blocks and pulleys. In a rope tackle, one lead (end) ...By: Larry GreenContinue Reading » -
Hummingbird Feeder Hanger And Perch (with Optional Ant Trap)
13 May 2013 | 7:47 amMy wife and I purchased a Perky Pet Antique Bottle Hummingbird Feeder. When we got home we brainstormed ways to hang it because it didn't come with a hanger or a chain that matched the metal hoop on the feeder. We came up with 3 or 4 lame ideas before my wife suggested we use the interwebz... Duh! S...By: jguy2Continue Reading » -
Light Cycle: Programmable RGB LED Strips on Bike Frame
13 May 2013 | 1:34 amI have already been working on similar projects, this one really is the next step of an earlier project. See: http://www.instructables.com/id/Inbedded-Bike-Rim-Lights/ And before we get started, we should have a demonstration of the finished effect (the video is when the bike wasn't yet covered). ...By: cstewart000Continue Reading »
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Instructables: exploring - play - featured
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Lego Wall Clock
16 May 2013 | 2:06 pmI wanted to make a Lego wall clock for my son's birthday. I did some quick looking on line thinking I could find one premade, but I couldn't - just Lego themed normal clocks. I wanted a clock made out of Legos - here's how I made it. Obtain Parts Here are the parts that I used for this project:...By: mattrix31Continue Reading » -
D & D Dice Bag
16 May 2013 | 6:16 amMy husband and I have recently started playing Dungeons and Dragons with a group of friends. We have been having lots of fun on our fantasy filled adventures. My husband asked me if I could make some sort of drawstring bag for his dice. I went into my own dungeon of crafts and in about an hour I cam...By: NerdCraftLibrarianContinue Reading » -
(CBG) Cigar Box Guitar......Fretting
15 May 2013 | 11:21 pmInstructable #2......Here goes !! So I recently at the beginning of the year 2013 got into learning and building CBG's or Cigar Box Guitars. I am relatively new to it, but when I try making something and only get minor knowledge from reading articles and such, I sometimes feel the need to search ou...By: gothycdesignsContinue Reading » -
How to Make a Fork and Spoon Appear to Levitate
15 May 2013 | 4:36 pmOk, I'll admit, this is sort of an elementary magic trick, however it will take some practice getting the silverware to balance. Materials You will need: 1 ROUND* Toothpick 1 Metal** Fork 1 Metal** Spoon 1 Glass*** Cup *Has to be round because a square toothpick is too easy to balance with...By: ptninjamonkeyContinue Reading » -
Make yourself a pair of simple spats or gaiters
13 May 2013 | 9:47 pmThis is a fairly comprehensive tutorial on how to make your own pair of spats or gaiters, complete with pattern drafting. This is made with people of a low to moderate skill range in mind and uses inexpensive materials found around the house. Please be aware that this is a graphic-intensive tutorial...By: partemisContinue Reading »
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Instructables: exploring - play - popular
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How To Solve The Rubik's Cube
17 May 2013 | 5:00 amThe Rubik's cube is the best selling toy in the U.S. some may think it is impossible to solve, even Erno Rubik didn't think there was a combination to there are 43,000,000,000,000,000,000 (that is 43 quintillion) possible combinations. So how can you solve the cube without memorizing 43 quintillion...By: smitty16Continue Reading » -
IRONMAN WAR MACHINE
16 May 2013 | 12:34 pmThis is my second attempt at an ironman helmet however ive learnt from my initial mistakes and thought i would share them so. . . . . . here we go. Step 1 was to buy a poly head, this can be brought from amazon, ebay etc for around £5. I then covered it in plasticine and cling film. This will a...By: lstcause1480Continue Reading » -
(CBG) Cigar Box Guitar......Fretting
15 May 2013 | 11:21 pmInstructable #2......Here goes !! So I recently at the beginning of the year 2013 got into learning and building CBG's or Cigar Box Guitars. I am relatively new to it, but when I try making something and only get minor knowledge from reading articles and such, I sometimes feel the need to search ou...By: gothycdesignsContinue Reading » -
How to Make a Fork and Spoon Appear to Levitate
15 May 2013 | 4:36 pmOk, I'll admit, this is sort of an elementary magic trick, however it will take some practice getting the silverware to balance. Materials You will need: 1 ROUND* Toothpick 1 Metal** Fork 1 Metal** Spoon 1 Glass*** Cup *Has to be round because a square toothpick is too easy to balance with...By: ptninjamonkeyContinue Reading » -
Steam Engine
15 May 2013 | 1:42 pmIm going to teach you how to make a steam engine Stuff Soda can Duct tape String or twine Something to make a hole with Something To Hang On You will want to bend the tab up and tie your string around the top hole of the tab and put a piece of tape around the knot Wrap In Tape I did this j...By: ipwnutwiceContinue Reading »
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Instructables: exploring - play
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Knex Starscream Transformer
18 May 2013 | 7:13 amBody Arms Weapons Head Legs Pulling It All Together Transforming By: 18efroeseContinue Reading » -
Minecraft Flat Seeds PE!!
18 May 2013 | 4:29 amBy: ghoskiller27Continue Reading » -
My Server Arena Done!!
18 May 2013 | 4:16 amOkay so when I build something in my server I won't talk a lot Il just post pics and comment what else I should build. Just a quick one By: ghoskiller27Continue Reading » -
Here Is The App I'm Buying For The 5 Winners
18 May 2013 | 3:12 amHow to Enter You have to follow me and you type in thr comments:MC PRO and il choose 5 people By: ghoskiller27Continue Reading » -
Minecraft Survival Island Seed
18 May 2013 | 2:36 amOf course start the game and make a new world Seed Type in: the epic creepiness Spawn At the stone tower that's where you spawn Sugar Cane Ya what the titles says The Island Sorry if it isn't the best :/ just follow me and email me favorite this please. Thanks for reading this and ...By: ghoskiller27Continue Reading »
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Instructables: exploring - technology - featured
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Put a Cylon in it!
17 May 2013 | 3:24 pmLast year the comedy sketch show 'Portlandia' made fun of an arts and craft trend, where craft artists would take ordinary items and 'put a bird on it'. I fell victim to a similar trend in the geek crowd: Take an ordinary silver item and add LEDs to 'put a cylon in it'. :) When I saw the Total C...By: ChrisKnightContinue Reading » -
Physical Reconfiguration of Digital Anatomy
16 May 2013 | 10:53 pmThis project had its roots in my fascination with anatomy, and my own organs and internal processes. Due to various childhood surgeries, I've had to get a number of MRI's, and the resulting images are amazing. I love the concept of being able to see the complex internal organs through the barrier...By: katrussoContinue Reading » -
Solar Powered Heart Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry
16 May 2013 | 7:52 pmThis instructable is for solar powered heart with a pulsing red LED. It measures about 2" by 1.25", including the USB tab. It has one hole through the top of the board, making hanging easy. Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in a window. The possibilities are up to you, a...By: lumenjewelryContinue Reading » -
Resistor Color Code Clock
16 May 2013 | 4:53 pmCall me a huge nerd, but I recently decided it was necessary to memorize the color codes used to designate the values of different resistors. I've also recently become interested in making (relatively) large scale representations of electronic components, either in a semi-functional or purely artis...By: tconeContinue Reading » -
Estimate pi using conductive paint
16 May 2013 | 1:00 pmGiven an "infinite" 2D square grid of resistors with resistance R, the equivalent resistance across the diagonal of one square is 2R/pi [1,2]. Working out this solution theoretically has sniped many a nerd. Furthermore, it is prohibitively laborious for an amateur to attempt to verify this experimen...By: dwinstContinue Reading »
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Instructables: exploring - technology - popular
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Put a Cylon in it!
17 May 2013 | 3:24 pmLast year the comedy sketch show 'Portlandia' made fun of an arts and craft trend, where craft artists would take ordinary items and 'put a bird on it'. I fell victim to a similar trend in the geek crowd: Take an ordinary silver item and add LEDs to 'put a cylon in it'. :) When I saw the Total C...By: ChrisKnightContinue Reading » -
Physical Reconfiguration of Digital Anatomy
16 May 2013 | 10:53 pmThis project had its roots in my fascination with anatomy, and my own organs and internal processes. Due to various childhood surgeries, I've had to get a number of MRI's, and the resulting images are amazing. I love the concept of being able to see the complex internal organs through the barrier...By: katrussoContinue Reading » -
Solar Powered Heart Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry
16 May 2013 | 7:52 pmThis instructable is for solar powered heart with a pulsing red LED. It measures about 2" by 1.25", including the USB tab. It has one hole through the top of the board, making hanging easy. Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in a window. The possibilities are up to you, a...By: lumenjewelryContinue Reading » -
Resistor Color Code Clock
16 May 2013 | 4:53 pmCall me a huge nerd, but I recently decided it was necessary to memorize the color codes used to designate the values of different resistors. I've also recently become interested in making (relatively) large scale representations of electronic components, either in a semi-functional or purely artis...By: tconeContinue Reading » -
Estimate pi using conductive paint
16 May 2013 | 1:00 pmGiven an "infinite" 2D square grid of resistors with resistance R, the equivalent resistance across the diagonal of one square is 2R/pi [1,2]. Working out this solution theoretically has sniped many a nerd. Furthermore, it is prohibitively laborious for an amateur to attempt to verify this experimen...By: dwinstContinue Reading »
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Instructables: exploring - technology
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Puppet Green Screen Effect in Movie Time 6
18 May 2013 | 6:34 amWhen this puppet contest went live, I had just finished a foam-and-felt dog puppet that was made to look like my niece's English Bull Terrier and I wanted to make a movie titled "How Seamus Became a Real Dog" using green screen effects. For free or nearly free, of course. That meant I had to use Win...By: flyingpuppyContinue Reading » -
Indoor Environmental Quality station +Bluetooth +Thingspeak
18 May 2013 | 2:48 amThis Instructable desribes an station to measure Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). This is a measure of comfort that is impacted by several factors such as indoor weather including temperature, humidity (pressure would have been possible as well) noise level indoor air quality. The i...By: donmatitoContinue Reading » -
Laptop to gaming console the easy way
17 May 2013 | 7:58 pmMaterials a TV (optional) a laptop with a VGA or HDMI ports a Cd player if your laptop doesn't have one speakers (optional if you use hdmi) a lot of games a mouse a vga or hdmi cable connect your laptop your tv using vga or hdmi cable connect speakers to laptop connect cd player to laptop connect ...By: MukundanVChariarContinue Reading » -
Magnetic Separation Stand
17 May 2013 | 4:15 pmI was not pleased with the price for Promega and Millipore magnetic separation stands for protein purification ($45 to $377), so I set out to design my own. In this Instructable I will cover the process of making this simple $3 magnetic separation stand using a 3D printer (PLA) and cheap rare earth...By: NonDisjunctionContinue Reading » -
Candle Light Photography
17 May 2013 | 4:14 pmI'm a big believer in getting the most out of the photography gear you have. You don't need a fancy lighting setup to get awesome pictures of the things around you. Candle light is a simple light source that can provide a rather interesting touch to any subject whether small or large. Large subjec...By: david.beckContinue Reading »
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Instructables: exploring - workshop - featured
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Vertical Garden
16 May 2013 | 9:07 pmI moved from a house with a huge back yard to a place with a pretty nice sized balcony. As much as I love to garden, space was going to be a challenge as well as dealing with potted plants. I needed my herb garden (because, who doesn't NEED fresh herbs?) but I had no desire for little pots to be t...By: L.A.WomanContinue Reading » -
Book Light
16 May 2013 | 8:03 pmSo I recently saw the book light that Typerwriter Boneyard put together and really liked it... Except for the $140 price tag. So I decided to make my own. This was not a very technical build but was time consuming with getting the wiring channels cut out. Total cost was right around $35. $20 of ...By: scooterBContinue Reading » -
DIY SOLAR FOUNDRY
16 May 2013 | 7:13 amThe solar tracker keeps our target illuminated for 8 hours a day enabling build temperatures exceeding 2100Ú Celsius, a new personal record. By: GREENPOWERSCIENCEContinue Reading » -
Sprouting Chia and Other Small Seeds
15 May 2013 | 5:43 pmIn this Instructable I will show you how to sprout small mucilaginous seeds. Because these seeds form a mucilaginous coat when soaked in water they can't be sprouted using the usual mason jar method. These seeds are best grown on terracotta, clay or ceramic dishes or trays. If you are familiar with ...By: ChrysNContinue Reading » -
Redesigning an Old Bench into a Stylish Gold Beauty
15 May 2013 | 5:17 pmThis bench in front of our house was definitely dumpster worthy in the eyes of most, but with a little attention it came back to life with a new spin. The metal on the grid in the middle and the sides was an ugly mix of green and dark gray, and the wood had been painted a bright pink long ago and re...By: Mandy SpringContinue Reading »
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Instructables: exploring - workshop - popular
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Vertical Garden
16 May 2013 | 9:07 pmI moved from a house with a huge back yard to a place with a pretty nice sized balcony. As much as I love to garden, space was going to be a challenge as well as dealing with potted plants. I needed my herb garden (because, who doesn't NEED fresh herbs?) but I had no desire for little pots to be t...By: L.A.WomanContinue Reading » -
Book Light
16 May 2013 | 8:03 pmSo I recently saw the book light that Typerwriter Boneyard put together and really liked it... Except for the $140 price tag. So I decided to make my own. This was not a very technical build but was time consuming with getting the wiring channels cut out. Total cost was right around $35. $20 of ...By: scooterBContinue Reading » -
DIY SOLAR FOUNDRY
16 May 2013 | 7:13 amThe solar tracker keeps our target illuminated for 8 hours a day enabling build temperatures exceeding 2100Ú Celsius, a new personal record. By: GREENPOWERSCIENCEContinue Reading » -
Planted Woodland Chair (easy)
14 May 2013 | 8:03 pmThere is an area under my deck that doesn't get much sun so it was bare dirt for a long time; unfortunately it's the first thing you see when you come down the stairs into the yard. At one point I added fern, but I wanted more so I made this planted chair as a focal point. You could complete the...By: CityGirl6Continue Reading » -
Laser-cut Acrylic License Plate Frame
14 May 2013 | 3:16 pmFor years, my mother refused to go rafting, despite the fact that my dad, my brother, and I took at least a trip a year as we grew up. Finally, when both my brother and I became guides, she caved and, though apprehensive right up until we finally pushed off from the put-in beach and on edge for a g...By: tconeContinue Reading »
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Instructables: exploring - workshop
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Home made HD-720p Projector, under $200!!!
18 May 2013 | 4:42 amHome made HD-720p Projector - My DIY Project.... !!! By: Jayasankar S KumarContinue Reading » -
Using Beeswax To Lubricate Zipper
18 May 2013 | 3:03 amIn this instructable I'm going to show you how to use a block of beeswax to lubricrate a zipper such as on a wetsuit or dry suit. Open The Zipper Use the Beeswax Rub the block along the top of the zip teeth. Use The Zipper Work the beeswax into the zipper by zipping it open and shut a few...By: jkdabrownContinue Reading » -
Chrome Plating of Car Headlights and Parts
18 May 2013 | 2:14 amI want to shear my experiense with Electroplating parts with, Copper,Nickel, and Chrome. I will update this Instructable with more photos, and more detailed instructions later. This shows the basic for it. If theres anyone interested, I will help out as good as I can. Before dismantling. Here y...By: kjegelanContinue Reading » -
Stuck Clock Button On A 2001 Accord
17 May 2013 | 4:38 pmThe Hour Adjust Button Is Stuck ! Very annoying, hour keeps advancing every second .... Pry Open The Clock Slip a small screw driver around the clock perimeter, gently pry open the tabs and slip out the clock. Disconnect The Electricals Squeeze the tabs down and pull out the connectors for...By: wongman2001Continue Reading » -
How to make a matching knife handle and sheath
17 May 2013 | 3:55 pmSo I got an old hand me down knife from a friend, and decided it needed some TLC. It's an old stainless steel blade and was a real pain to sharpen, but it all turned out pretty well. Most of the tools I used are not expensive, but it does take some skill and experience with power and hand tools. Rem...By: beucephalusContinue Reading »
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Graduation
17 May 2013 | 8:29 pmGraduation season is upon us! Whether the student in your life is moving up in the world from middle school, high school, college (or in my case, graduate school: my sister graduates on Monday!), we’ve got what you need to help celebrate. If you are throwing a party, a great project is this easy neon … The Crafts Dept. Graduation is a post from: PixieThisBlog.com -
What to Pack For Your Wedding Night
17 May 2013 | 8:10 pmNow that warmer temperatures are here, let’s heat things up by talking about your wedding night. Why? Let’s face it, ladies. Planning your wedding can become all-consuming. However, in all of your last minute preparations, it’s important to think ahead to what this was all ultimately leading to: the wedding night- the first night of the rest of your life. Did you know that 52% of couples don’t even have sex on their wedding night? Fifty two precent! It’s not surprising, because you are going to be exhausted and hungry afterwards, but that doesn’t mean you… -
Woodgrain Love
16 May 2013 | 3:46 pmGlitz has loads of fabulous woodgrain patterned goodies to work with for this week’s challenge. On this layout I used woodgrain patterned paper, washi tape and even a Peek a Boo transparency. I love how the light background and soft textures of the Sunshine in My Soul papers show off the woodgrain. The texture works perfectly for uniting masculine and feminine elements in a layout.I wanted to let you know about another Glitz giveaway that they are adding during the month in addition to the monthly blog hop. Leave comments on the Glitz Blog throughout the month (new projects are… -
City Harvest
16 May 2013 | 9:13 amThis week in the office we are participating in City Harvest’s “Skip Lunch, Fight Hunger” initiative. The program asks people to donate the amount of money they would typically spend on one lunch to help New York’s hungry children. It’s pretty remarkable how many can be touched by a single donation: · $ 10 helps feed … The Crafts Dept. City Harvest is a post from: PixieThisBlog.com -
The June Issue of Living!
15 May 2013 | 3:40 pmThe June issue of Living just hit newsstands (the poached stone fruit on the cover scream summer!). Within the issue you’ll find great gift ideas for grads and Dads: I love this unique approach to sending off the graduate in your life: a giving tree with notes from loved ones. Jodi brings us a few … The Crafts Dept. The June Issue of Living! is a post from: PixieThisBlog.com
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Thrift Core
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Damn, I Made it Look too Easy: Getting Real about Leaving the Day Job
17 May 2013 | 6:28 amEvery time I write a creative biz tip post I get at least one e-mail that looks a lot like this: I wrote a timeline to show people it was a slow, gradual process that took years. I'll break it down some more here. The basic answer: the brand I've built is the result of sleepless nights, HARD-ASS-WORK and perseverance over three years. 1) Passion: I started Thrift Core soon after I landed my copywriting job, I was ghost writing and wanted a space where I could write with my real voice. Early posts were BAD due to very limited time and lack of practice, but it was the necessary start. -
Thrifty Must-Have Kitchen Staples: My Essentials for Cleaning, Eats, & More
15 May 2013 | 6:00 amI remember reading articles about families that lived "trash free" by keeping only natural, whole/unprocessed product stocked in their pantries and making all their food and essentials from scratch. It was inspirational, but seemed impossible three years ago Now here I am living the same way, it was a natural evolution that came along with slowly switching to eating raw vegan and making my own personal and household cleaning concoctions: Keeping the following on hand I can make all of my favorite eats, body products, and household essentials. It's easy, effective, and cheap!: Baking… -
Thrift Haul: Barware, Magazines and Swinging Sixties Goodness Abounds
13 May 2013 | 6:13 amI was off to the nursery this weekend to pick out colorful succulents for my vintage pots, but I ended up stopping at four different yard sales along the way. My favorite two were held at historic homes shaded by gigantic trees dripping with Spanish moss. One sale was hosted by a mod collector and another by a reseller. I stayed too long and spent too much, but I love the mostly 1960s scores I came home with: First witness a find that was on my wish list, a matching set of mod lamps. I'd love any information on these lamps if you have them. You can use them three ways,… -
Ultimate Blogging FAQ: How to Get Readers, Traffic, Advertisers, & More!
9 May 2013 | 7:21 amI've written thousands of words to help small businesses and creatives. I'd say: Mission Accomplished! I'll report on breaking news in the field when I encounter them but until then, I'm wrapping up the small business series and focusing on inspiration. I'm finishing it off with a helpful FAQ Series, starting with the questions I get the most on blogging: 1. What's the #1 thing you did to get your blog to where it is now? Working hard on the content to make it as helpful and entertaining as possible for the reader. Content is paramount! When your content is good people will read, come… -
What I Didn't Buy at the Thrift Store: Funny Sexy Books and Retail-Thrift-Hatred
8 May 2013 | 7:29 amAfter a long, long break from Thrift Stores (Two months is FOREVER. Or was it one? Whatever. Too long.) I broke my fast, exploring local infamous Thrift superstore The Thrift Store, which I don't favor as houseware prices are steep. They've relocated to a retail setting that my hunter soul dislikes. You gotta admire the bold typography on the front of the store, you get what you're asking for. It's a Thrift Store. No bullshit in that title. Or...is it? When you walk in there's a line of shopping carts to the left, a huge shoe rack to the right, it reminds me of the sterile shopping…
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Creative Faux Panels
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Adventureland gets a Faux Panel Makeover
10 May 2013 | 9:30 amLocated just a few miles from the FauxPanels.com™ headquarters, Adventureland is nothing short of a Long Island institution. And now, fresh for the summer season, it’s received an awesome faux panel makeover! Long Island Institution Adventureland just got a faux panel makeover. A whole generation of Long Islanders grew up with memories of Adventureland – the fun-filled amusement park in Farmingdale, Long Island. Working there in the 1980s even served as inspiration for filmmaker Greg Mottola, who used it as inspiration for his 2009 movie of the same name (even though it was… -
Faux Panels Hit Broadway!
26 Apr 2013 | 9:30 amGeorge Benson sung: “The neon lights are always bright on Broadway.” All the better to see our Carlton Fieldstone faux stone panels with; as they’re now in a supporting role on 42nd Street! Our faux panels were used by talented set designer John Lee Beatty to recreate a Hollywood mansion. Written by Clifford Odets, the Roundabout Theatre Company production of ‘The Big Knife’ at the American Airlines Theater on 42nd street is a true spectacle in the most timeless Broadway tradition. Described as “a thrill” by David Cote of Time Out! New York and “A… -
All’s Fair with Faux Panels
19 Apr 2013 | 9:00 amThe Oklahoma State Fair is one of the most famous in America, and thrills thousands of visitors each September. One of the show operators, Thomas G., recently shared how our faux panels are making an appearance there; adorning the fair’s “In-FAIR-Mation” booths. The “InFairMation” booths for the OKC State Fair are finished using our faux panels. “Here are some before and after photos,” Thomas wrote to us, with some awesome pictures of the booths actually being made. ” They are the “Infairmation” booths for the OKC state fair”… -
Faux Stone Storefront at Stop & Shop
5 Apr 2013 | 10:00 amOur intrepid Faux Panels staff are always on the lookout to see our product being used “in the wild.” Here are some great snaps from team member Billy, who spotted our Wellington Drystack Earth Panels in a Stop & Shop supermarket. One of the faux stone accent walls. The light fixture could be built straight on. While we always love to see entire homes and buildings covered in our panels, we’re also fans of the motto “less is more.” That perfectly describes how this Stop & Shop store decided to use our faux stone panels in their design. The designers… -
Forget Game of Thrones – this is a faux panel “Throne of Games.”
29 Mar 2013 | 9:30 amFans of medieval adventure are looking forward to Game of Thrones returning to HBO this spring – which inspired us to share this incredible faux panel project designed with a medieval twist in mind. BEFORE and AFTER reveal Brent’s incredible medieval gaming room from concept to completion. We’re not sure if Brent from Burleson, TX is a fan of the sword and sorcery epic Game of Thrones; but it was the first thing we thought of when we saw his awesome games room; designed around a medieval theme and brought vividly to life with our Carlton Castle Rock stone veneer panels. He…
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Home Improvement Blog – The Apron by The Home Depot
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How to Build a Stone Medallion Garden Path
17 May 2013 | 1:00 amAdd a beautiful stone accent to an outdoor walkway. Here are the step-by-step instructions for this Stone Medallion Garden Path. We have printable instructions that you can download, too. Skill Level: Beginner Time: 2-4 hours Cost: $55-$65 for each medallion TOOLS & MATERIALS Landscape border project kit Leveling sand Polished pebbles Miter saw Hammer Tamper Hand trowel Broom Measuring tape Work gloves Step 1 This project is intended to be inserted into a pre-existing walkway, and the steps are for one medallion. Clear a spot for… -
How to Build Your Own Adirondack Chairs, with Ana White
16 May 2013 | 7:28 amAdirondack chairs have been around for over a century. This iconic piece of patio furniture is perfect for lounging around on breezy warm days at the beach, by the pool, or out on the deck or patio. The original version was made from a solid piece of wood cut into 12 pieces. Today Adirondack chairs are available in a wide variety of materials, including plastic as well as many types of wood. You can purchase one of these chairs, as you would any other patio furniture, and relax very comfortably in your decision. Or, you could easily build your own and experience the singular pleasure… -
Places: Outdoor Swing Sets
15 May 2013 | 1:25 amImage via Vintage Junky In a world where kids — little ones and big ones alike — spend far too much time indoors, passively gazing at the wonders of the digital universe, we’d like to lure them back into the real world to take a flight on the original playstation. No one knows for certain how long it’s been in existence, but the swing set has surely been around as long as there have been trees and vines and kids to swing from them. Think about it: Save the rubber ball, is there another object that has provided more fun to more kids than the swing? Well, if you’ve forgotten… -
Lawn Sprinklers 101
14 May 2013 | 1:51 amA lush, green, healthy lawn is the foundation for your home’s overall curb appeal. And, with the proper watering, feeding and maintenance, your lawn will surely attract many admirers. The right sprinkler or irrigation system will not only keep your lawn attractive and well-hydrated, you’ll also waste less water and help preserve one of our planet’s most vital resources. With the wide range of lawn sprinklers and irrigation systems currently available, we asked Coach Dave from The Home Depot Community Forums to give us a short video overview of some of the more popular… -
Inspired by the Patio Style Challenge: Outdoor Accessories
13 May 2013 | 1:17 amFor the last month, the Patio Style Challenge has brought you gorgeous outdoor spaces designed by some of our favorite design and DIY bloggers. Whether it’s a lovely DIY deck or a small-space spruce-up, we’ve been inspired by all of the helpful tips that our bloggers have provided. In this week’s Inspired board, we’ve pulled together some of the popular outdoor accessories and products that our Style Challenge participants used to create the outdoor space of their dreams! TOP TO BOTTOM: You may have seen the grilling station that blogger Whitney of The Curtis…
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Home Improvement Articles from Networx
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Tips for Finding the Right Roommate
14 May 2013 | 8:16 amRoommates are hard to find. Let me rephrase that. Good roommates are hard to find. It is very easy to find people who are renting out rooms in apartments. It is tempting to just take one of those rooms, just to get out of whatever crummy living situation you are in. See full article. -
12 Commercial Cleaning Products You Can Stop Buying Now
13 May 2013 | 1:41 pm1. Dishwasher Detergent: You will never have to buy commercial dishwasher detergent if you make this recipe, shared on Hometalk.com by The Seasoned Homemaker. Mix together 2 C. Borax, 2 C. Baking Soda, and 6 oz. LemiShine (available at Target, Walmart, and most grocery stores). See full article. -
Ideas for Remodeling a Small Kitchen
13 May 2013 | 7:18 amRemodeling a small kitchen is a challenge that quite a few of us face. Visions of wide open kitchens with multiple islands dance in our heads, but in reality we are remodeling our own small, perfectly imperfect kitchens.However, did you know that some professional cooks actually prefer small kitchens to large kitchens? When I interviewed chef Christina Pirello, host of the PBS series "Christina Cooks" and author of several popular cookbooks, she told me that inefficient, large kitchens are all too common, and that she prefers to cook in a kitchen in which the "work triangle" (the… -
Options for Refinishing Your Bathtub
13 May 2013 | 4:16 amDepending on the material that your bathtub is made of, you might have the option to refinish it rather than replace it. If your bathtub is made of porcelain, cast iron, or fiberglass, it can be refinished. The cost-effectiveness of refinishing versus replacing your tub depends on the cost of tub removal, dumping, and the cost of the new tub itself, as well as installation. See full article. -
How to Get a Ring Out of the Sink Drain
10 May 2013 | 8:02 amI woke up this morning at my sister's house in San Francisco. I flew here yesterday for a family reunion. I am used to my bathroom in Brooklyn, and I wasn't really mindful of what I was doing when I woke up and rolled into the bathroom. I pulled my wedding ring and my engagement ring off of my finger when I washed my hands, and experienced that moment of horror and disbelief when your diamond engagement ring slips out of your fingers and into the drain of an unfamiliar bathroom sink. See full article.
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Hack a Day
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North Street Labs try to spice up a game of Tic-Tac-Toe
18 May 2013 | 6:01 amThe team at North Street Labs really went all out with this Tic-Tack-Toe stomp box. At its most basic it’s a blinky version of the simple two-player game. But there’s always some added appeal when you make large manifestations of normally small items; the 10x Arduino is a good example of this. The project is NSL’s […] -
Reading Game Boy carts with I2C
17 May 2013 | 4:01 pmAfter seeing a Game Boy emulator for the first time, [Thijs] was amazed. A small box with just a handful of electronics that turns a Game Boy cartridge into a file able to be run on an emulator is simply magical. [Thijs] has learned a lot about GB and GBC cartridges in the mean time, […] -
LED retrofit for vintage edge-lit numeric display modules
17 May 2013 | 2:01 pmThis single digit display is an old edge-lit module that [Ty_Eeberfest] has been working with. The modules were built for General Radio Company and have a really huge PCB to control just one digit. [Ty's] modules didn’t come with that driver board, so he was left with the task of controlling an incandescent bulb for […] -
Android pen plotter snaps, processes, and prints pictures
17 May 2013 | 12:01 pmHere’s an Android powered pen plotter that does it all. It was built by [Ytai Ben-Tsvi] to take with him to Maker Faire. He’s the creator of IOIO, a hardware interface module designed to communicate with an Android device via USB (host or OTG are both supported). The physical hardware is simple enough. He draws […] -
Drinking games and digital logic
17 May 2013 | 10:01 amFor those of you who might have forgotten, let’s go over the rules of Centurion. The object of the game is for every minute, for 100 minutes, drink a shot of beer. It doesn’t sound like a lot, but after completing the challenge you’ll have had 3 liters of beer (or about eight and a […]
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Stain Removal Blog - A Mom's Guide To House Cleaning, Laundry And Stains
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Woolite Oxy Deep Carpet Stain Remover Reviews & Uses
17 May 2013 | 6:09 pmA reader, Nikki, shared how she removed crayon marks from her carpet caused by her two year old with rubbing alcohol plus carpet cleaner. Here's what she said (along with another review of Woolite Oxy Deep from another reader, since this was the exact carpet stain remover Nikki used). -
Biz Detergent Uses And What Stains It Removes
16 May 2013 | 8:42 amI've added even more Biz detergent reviews and uses, since readers keep sending them in. Here's some I've received so far. -
Purex Detergent Reviews: The Good & The Bad
15 May 2013 | 7:37 amHere are some Purex detergent reviews, for liquid and powder varieties, including the Natural Elements eco-friendly version, and the new detergent plus fabric softener with Crystals fragrance. Do you like this low cost detergent or not? -
Charlie's Soap Laundry Powder Reviews & Opinions
14 May 2013 | 7:31 amHere's a few Charlie's Soap laundry powder reviews and uses from readers. Have you ever used this eco-friendly laundry detergent or their cleaning products? If so, I'd love to hear what you think of them. -
Gain Dish Detergent Reviews & Experiences
13 May 2013 | 9:15 amHere's several reviews of Gain dish detergent, in a variety of scents. The laundry detergent is pretty good, but how does this brand do for washing dishes? Come find out.
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Alure Home Improvements
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LIBN’s Outstanding CEO Awards 2013
16 May 2013 | 5:04 amAlure’s President/CEO Sal Ferro was honored with the Long Island Business News (LIBN) CEO Awards on Thursday, May 9th. Ferro was recognized for navigating Alure Home Improvements through a tough economy and continuing to maintain Alure’s commitment to the community and delivering exceptional customer service for the Long Island community. His customer service attitude goes further -
How I Spent My Partner Points Vacation
23 Jan 2013 | 6:40 amWhen Alure says “We go to extremes to build your dreams,” that doesn’t just mean new kitchens, baths, siding, and basements. Alure also goes to extremes to create dream vacations: I know that for a fact, because my husband and I were among the 17 couples who went on the Partner Points trip to the Dominican Republic -
Alure’s 6th Annual Design & Planning Show
14 Jan 2013 | 1:58 pmAlure’s Design & Planning Show is back, January 19-21, 2013 from 11am to 5pm at our showroom- 1999 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, and this year is sure to be the biggest and best yet! Why? This year, we are pulling out all stops. We added a bunch of new products, new seminars and new -
Audio Video Invasion
14 Jan 2013 | 1:54 pmPanos Anassis: President, Audio Video Invasion Panos was born in Toronto, Canada, raised in Athens, Greece, and emigrated to the United States at the age of 18. Early careers in the Food & Beverage industry and Construction industry helped to develop a strong foundation in business and operations management. Moving into the world of Security, Surveillance -
JLC Landscape & Tree Services
14 Jan 2013 | 1:29 pmJoseph L. Cerbone, President, JLC Landscape & Tree Services JLC’s history started with one neighbor, one lawn, one mower, and one very ambitious young boy. In the early 1980’s, Joseph L. Cerbone, a neighborhood boy from Holbrook, started his business riding his bike to his neighbors’ houses to mow their lawns. The landscape industry quickly
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Pipe Gripes - HELP Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electric
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Easy Fix For A Leaky Toilet
14 May 2013 | 8:11 amDid you know?Leaking Toilets Cause More Water Waste Than Any Other Fixture in the Home! You know the sound. The one that sounds like your toilet is constantly running.... running your water bill way up that is! Did you know that your toilet could be leaking even when it’s not running? A silent toilet leak will waste from 30 to 500 gallons of water per day! Worse than this, the leak that you can hear will waste much more.Such wastage can normally be attributed to an incorrect water level adjustment or to a leaky flapper. What is a flapper? A flapper is a rubber mechanism in your toilet tank… -
Plumbing Facts You Didn't Know
28 Apr 2013 | 7:16 amA few interesting plumbing facts: Albert Einstein once said “If I had my life to live over again, I’d be a plumber.”In a typical American household, toilet flushing constitutes up to 38% of all water-use in the home.A tiny leaking faucet's not just a drip! A slight trickling faucet or shower head can waste up to 100 gallons of water or more in a week (depending on the size of the drip).Famous rockstar Ozzy Osbourne was a plumber’s apprentice before getting into the music industry!Now that you know a few facts (some fun, and some not so fun), make sure you take care of leaks in… -
The Inside Scoop On Water Consumption - And Waste - At Home
14 Apr 2013 | 7:10 amYou may be surprised to see how much water an average household uses. Most of us are guilty of wasting water, and we aren’t even aware of it. Take a look at a few plumbing numbers to get a better understanding: How much water do you think is wasted while leaving the water on in order to: Rinse off a plate in the kitchen sink? Brush your teeth? Shaving? Washing your hands? Washing the car? In a typical home, more than 9,000 gallons of water are wasted while running the faucet waiting for hot water. As much as 15% of your annual water heating costs can be wasted heating this… -
Home Plumbing Repairs: Remember To Shut Off The Water First!
20 Mar 2013 | 12:16 pmSo, you have finally carved out a little time to fix a faulty toilet or repair a leak in one of your sink faucets. You have the tools and the general know-how, so let’s get to work. But, aren’t you forgetting something? You are likely to have a mess on your hands if you inadvertently skip the all-important step of turning the water off to the area that you’ll be performing these plumbing repairs. Seems like an easy task. Simply find the hot and cold water shutoff valves underneath the bathroom sink, and twist them until the water is blocked off to the plumbing apparatus in question. -
Solving Hot Water Boiler Problems
13 Mar 2013 | 12:16 pmGot boiler problems? Cincinnati heating and cooling experts Thompson Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling are here to help. Hot water boilers are used in hydronic heating systems, in which hot water is distributed through a home’s pipes and delivered to rooms via a radiator or baseboards. These boilers may be powered by natural gas, fuel oil, or propane. While boilers are generally reliable, they have more parts than a forced air furnace and may experience problems related to the water circulator pump, expansion tank, or another component. Some common boiler problems and their…
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Violet LeBeaux- Cute Free Craft Tutorials
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FujiFilm Instax Mini 8 Review!
15 May 2013 | 3:00 amA little while ago I was offered the chance to try out some of FujiFilm’s new cameras including the Instax Mini 8. I’ll be reviewing the other models I tried out over the coming weeks as well so look out for them! I have wanted one of these cute little instant cameras forever! James even almost bought me one last Christmas but at the last minute decided on getting some of my old photos printed instead. They always look so damn fun when I see people online paying with them, so did it live up to the hype? The camera is basically snapshot oriented. It’s meant to be taken… -
What Are Your Tools Of The Trade? – Sew Fun!
12 May 2013 | 10:00 pmFirstly thank you to Karina for suggesting the adorable name, I love it! I’ll draw a pretty graphic for next week. I think it’s going to be best to take this in bite size chunks so we don’t get too far ahead and everyone has a chance to ask questions before we move on. Also keep in mind that I am telling you about the way *I* sew. Every seamstress has different techniques and favorite ways to do things, these are just mine! Ok so you want to learn how to sew? Awesome! Before you jump in and drop a couple of grand at your local sewing supply it’s important to know what… -
My Week In Vlogs May Week 2
11 May 2013 | 10:00 pmWeek 2 of the May V-Logs is over! It’s been a fun week, hope you’ve had a great week too! The post My Week In Vlogs May Week 2 appeared first on Violet LeBeaux- Cute Free Craft Tutorials. -
How To Make A Simple Tshirt Necklace/Scarf
9 May 2013 | 10:00 pmBefore we get deep into the sewing for next week’s tutorials I thought I would show you guys a very quick no-sew project! This is another super old idea which has been around the internet like crazy and I never thought I would actually make one until I recently realised I have very few big chunky necklaces. And so my version of the traditional tshirt scarf/necklace turned out like this: Sometime last year I used this shirt as an experiment to make a bleached gradient effect. There’s a tutorial for that over here. Since then it’s been sitting in my craft pile waiting… -
Retro Beach Friendly Hairstyle Video Tutorial
7 May 2013 | 8:30 pmIt’s been a while since I was able to put together a video tutorial but I finally got to do a new hair tutorial! I totally love this style because once it’s in place it’s not going anywhere no matter how windy it is! It was fun filming on the beach too! Hope you guys enjoyed it ^_^ The post Retro Beach Friendly Hairstyle Video Tutorial appeared first on Violet LeBeaux- Cute Free Craft Tutorials.
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StepbyStep | How to Guides to Do Things Yourself
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Difference Between Subsonic and Supersonic
18 May 2013 | 3:57 amSeeking thrill is one of the basic human needs. One tries to do things that are difficult and daring just to feel better. Seeking greater speed in the means of transportation is a practical matter but here too the element of thrill-seeking jumps in. Man has now achieved speed greater than the speed of sound and the next frontier is the speed of... -
Top 10 Most Valuable Education Degrees in the World
18 May 2013 | 2:54 amEducation is an important part of life, allowing a person to learn much about the various aspects of his or her life and surroundings. Education also plays an important role in the career development of a person and can make the difference between a so-so and a well paying career. Better paying careers certainly demand higher level of education... -
Top Afterschool Activities for Children in Dubai
17 May 2013 | 10:26 pmStudies have shown that afterschool programs encourage children to experience with different instruments, and activities while promoting continual stimulation of the mind. There are great benefits to enrolling your children in afterschool activities. Dubai is an emirate full of many possibilities, especially concerning the well being of... -
How to Find a Psychiatrist for Depression
17 May 2013 | 8:00 pmThere is no dearth of people who are suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders or any problem related to the brain. Finding the right psychiatrist for depression is imperative if you wish to get rid of your mental problems and stress. There are many psychiatrists who are helping others and making a great deal of money but remember that... -
Right Shoes to Wear With Wide Leg Jeans
17 May 2013 | 7:30 pmSkinny jeans are becoming very popular among young people almost everywhere in the world. However, wide jeans are a lot more versatile and allow you to experiment with your looks. Through wide leg jeans, you can enjoy a vintage feel and they are easy to accessorise. In order to wear the wide jeans in a more attractive and effective manner, you...
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gsmgaragedoors.com
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Garage Doors, Life after Garage Door Replacement
6 May 2013 | 2:56 pmOld Garage DoorGarage doors have been evolving over time, from basic wood garage doors to current styles made from insulated steel panels; you can feel and see the instant upgrade of garage door replacement. However, what happens to that old, beat up garage door once it has been replaced? Artistic types may want to use the old garage door for an art project. Do you have a youngster yearning to express himself or herself? Hand them a can of paint and have them go at it! That old, beat up garage door makes the perfect canvas. Stop by any flea market and you are bound to see an art project made… -
Entry Gates, inviting you into your Home with Beauty
29 Apr 2013 | 2:50 pmBeautiful Entry Gate Entry gates create an inviting entryway while providing security and privacy. A well-designed entry gate can keep the solicitors from interrupting your Saturday morning meditation or coffee break. When you think of entry gates most people think of castles or large mansions, however, entry gates are affordable for every home. Driveway gates, entrance gates and pathway gates are just a few of the entry gates available. All of which can be customized. Entry Gates Types Entry gates provide homeowners with added security and privacy, which, in today’s world is an unfortunate… -
Garage Door Openers do the Heavy Lifting So You Don’t Have To
25 Apr 2013 | 1:22 pmGarage Door Opener Garage door openers are one of the best inventions to happen to garage doors in many years. No one misses the days of having to get out of your car each and every time you open and close the garage door. Garage door openers have saved more than a few people from developing back problems too. Garage doors can be heavy, thanks to garage door openers, you no longer have to break your back lifting the garage door. Garage door openers have come a long way from their humble beginning. Garage Door Openers Types Garage door openers are available in three available styles. Each… -
Dog Runs – Keeping Dogs Happy One Run at a Time
22 Apr 2013 | 7:47 amDog RunDog runs can keep your dog happy when you do not have the time to walk your dog. Most dog runs are fenced-in areas in the yard where the dog can run freely without a leash. We know that dogs need a lot of exercise. Keeping dogs happy can be tough when you are not home. Instead of the dog digging holes trying to find the lost underground city, a dog run can keep the dogs mind off its next adventure to doggieland. Dogs are not too picky about the look of a dog run. However, the human dog owner may want its friend to have a fancy dog run. Dog runs do not have to be ugly. The dog fence you… -
Insulated Garage Doors: Energy Efficient Doors Save Money
18 Apr 2013 | 1:35 pmInsulated Garage DoorInsulated garage doors are energy efficient garage doors built with the latest advances in garage door construction. Insulated garage doors are energy efficient. Not only do energy efficient garage doors look great, they are built to reduce energy use and can save you money. To think Green is one thing, to act Green is even better. Green building practices today have incorporated energy efficient garage doors into the mix. Now, there are good reasons to own an energy efficient door. For one, if you have converted your garage into a spare room then an energy efficient…
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Nexus 21
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From Toddlers to Teens – Advantages of TV Lifts in Homes with Children
16 May 2013 | 9:00 amIf you have kids, odds are you have at least one TV in the house. This can raise some issues when it comes to safety and discipline! A TV lift can help ensure that your little ones are safe and that your almost-adults still abide by your television viewing rules! Safety There’s nothing safer than an in-ceiling TV lift when it comes to toddlers! A lift that extends down from the ceiling serves several purposes – it keeps your little viewers from mashing their noses against the screen until their eyes cross, and also eliminates any chance of them tugging a piece of furniture with a TV… -
Too Many TV Placement Options? A Swivel Lift Solves the Problem!
14 May 2013 | 8:00 amA TV lift could be the answer to a serious issue. Don’t believe us? Take in this possible scenario: You’ve just moved into your new home and the master bedroom is unbelievably massive. The bed goes against one wall, you’ve got room for a chaise lounge against another wall, and there’s even a spot in one corner for your exercise bike. There’s just one little problem. Where do you put the TV? A) Facing the chaise lounge for Sunday afternoon watching of Law and Order marathons. B) At the foot of the bed so you can snuggle up for the latest episode of Doctor Who. C) … -
Could a TV Lift in the Bedroom Save Your Marriage?
23 Apr 2013 | 9:00 amThe debate has raged for decades – should you have a TV in your bedroom or not? If you do, what are the effects it can have on your relationship with your significant other? Come to think – what happens when a diehard “always-falls- asleep-with-the-TV-on” person and a “no-TV-in-the-bedroom-period” person get together? Since over 85% of US households DO have a television in the master bedroom, a TV lift could help provide a way to compromise. If the TV is kept put away, and you have to activate the lift to bring it out, turning on the TV when you enter the room is less… -
How a TV Lift can be a Saving Grace
18 Apr 2013 | 1:15 pmEver seen a TV in a church? Of course if you’ve been to a mega church, you know plenty of congregations use television monitors to allow parishioners to get an up close and personal view of the pastor or choir even if they are far from the pulpit – and don’t forget Texas, where you can still go to church on SuperBowl Sunday and not miss the pre-game. Some more reasons a television might be a great addition to a place of worship would be to play video of the mission team doing work in a far country, or to display the lyrics to songs so everyone can follow along. However, some might… -
Spot the Hidden Doorway
11 Apr 2013 | 9:00 amWe thought we were pretty clever helping homeowners hide TVs in any room in the house. But the guys at Creative Home Engineering know how to hide a whole room! Check out the photo-rich article at Twisted Sifter showing 35 hidden passageways and compartments. We appreciate the creativity of hiding doorways in plain sight as well as the excellent craftsmanship involved. The concept used to conceal doors in stonework is a touch you could use for a floating lid on a TV lift as well. It would camouflage the lid even better than usual to have the edges follow the natural contours between the stones…
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Electrical Rough-in
16 May 2013 | 1:11 pmHow to Build a Home, Step 37 The electrical rough-in for your new home comes after the plumbing and ductwork are installed. Wiring can easily be run around these items…but not the other way around. Here we will show you the major items to review to make sure your electrician did a quality job. If [...] -
HVAC Rough-in
14 May 2013 | 1:28 pmHow to Build a Home, Step 36 For those who choose a forced air heating and cooling system for their new dream home, the installation begins with the ductwork. It’s important to get the HVAC installation right to maximize energy efficiency and comfort. Here in step 36 of our How to Build a Home series [...] -
Building Material Prices Continue to Rise
10 May 2013 | 2:49 pm. Building material prices continue to rise because of reduced manufacturing capacity and increased demand from new housing starts. Anyone thinking of building or remodeling needs to carefully consider their material choices as prices have gone up…dramatically in some cases. Here we’ll share with you some of the increases and discuss some possible ways to [...] -
Plumbing Rough-in
7 May 2013 | 11:13 amHow to Build a Home, Step 35 After framing your new dream home, it’s time to start the plumbing rough-in. This step in our how to build a home series of articles covers the schedule, preparation, and quality checks for the plumbing. There are some key items that professional builders use to get a quality [...] -
House Cost Per Square Foot
3 May 2013 | 1:07 pmMost builders try and stay away from using house cost per square foot estimates. There are some serious flaws to this type of cost estimating that can create false expectations. These estimates do however have a place in the new home planning process. Here we take a look at the good and bad elements of [...]
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Spring Dinner Menus Ebook {Finally!}
17 May 2013 | 7:00 amOh, dear readers, you can’t know how wonderful it is to get this monkey off my back and be able to tell you that the last installment in our seasonal dinner menu-planning ebook series is here! Thank you all for your patience, as our recent travels put this about a month behind schedule. Oh – and the link to download the ebook will be in the update that goes out to all of AOC’s loyal subscribers – unlike last time…woops. Like the last three seasonal menu ebooks (Summer, Autumn, & Winter) Spring Dinner Menus: Simple, Seasonal, and From Scratch has all the… -
Slow Cooker Honey Baked Beans {and Maple Variation}
16 May 2013 | 7:00 amI love making slow cooker baked beans! It’s an easy way to have flavorful beans ready for any party, BBQ, or even a simple family meal. And of course this recipe calls for homemade honey-sweetened ketchup and just a bit more honey (or maple syrup, for the Maple Baked Beans variation), so you know it’s going to be better than any canned stuff. We like our beans a little dryer (I just don’t like a ton of bean juice oozing over the whole plate!), but if you’d like yours juicier, it’s simple to add a bit more liquid in the form of water or broth. I hope you make… -
A Lesson From Kosovo Gardens {TGP}
14 May 2013 | 5:30 amI’m sure you guys will not be surprised to know that one of the things I do when visiting other places is to observe the gardens and take pictures – to be inspired and to learn from. You may even remember what I learned from a special Arizona garden last year (yes- even for a cold Northwesterner!). Well, it was no different in Kosovo and Greece – while Brian was snapping photos of strange and funny things (remind me to do a post on just these, they’ll crack you up!), I was scoping out the gardens. I’ll share the fun garden ideas I found in Athens next week, but…
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Creative Uses – Framed Nail Art Designs
17 May 2013 | 7:41 amNail art designs are a statement of your personality. Your statement of the moment stays with you for the next two weeks, ideally longer. You have to pick the right design. The proper method of display can make this choice a thousand times easier. In my experience, nail designs are listed in a binder or not at all. You either have to flip through pages, or give a description of what you want and pray it doesn’t look like a nondescript blob. So it was a pleasant surprise when I started going to a new nail salon and saw that each nail design was neatly displayed in a grid, within a frame,… -
5 Things You May Not Know About Game of Thrones
15 May 2013 | 4:55 amFor many who watch Game of Thrones, Sunday night has become an event. Each week, the hour long premiere of a new episode concludes in jaws dropped, frantic Facebook posts, and quickly typed texts as we can’t wait to talk about what happened. In light of our anticipation for each new episode, here are some facts you may not have known about the show. To maintain authenticity, many of the fabrics used in the Game of Thrones costumes are woven on a loom, on sight. If you’ve ever wondered how the show’s costume designer, Michele Clapton, manages to keep the costumes looking so… -
Leanne Laine – Wine Art to Admire
10 May 2013 | 1:45 amFinding new art that speaks to you is an irreplaceable moment. Each piece connects you to the stranger who created it, pouring their emotions onto a canvas for the world to view, hoping to achieve that connection. Knowing that your work speaks to someone you’ve never met is an unbelievable experience for every artist, but also for the person it connects them to. It’s the reason fine arts museums are regarded with respect and protected – to bring complete strangers together through a common love. Some would say that fine art and great wine should always go together. Painter… -
Sriracha, My Love
8 May 2013 | 8:00 amIt all started with a bag of Lays chips, Sriracha flavor. For weeks, my co-workers have been trying to explain the greatness that is Sriracha. For weeks, I was able to avoid temptation. A taste here and there, Sriracha on french fries or a sandwich. I wasn’t too impressed. Then came Sriracha potato chips. I’ll be honest, I mostly wanted a salty snack and didn’t care for what flavor. Mid afternoon crashes will do that to you. These however, are like the cool older brother to Ketchup chips (which are real, if you didn’t already know. Try them before Sriracha chips). One… -
Great Gatsbys!
3 May 2013 | 5:09 amThe Great Gatsby is one of the most anticipated movies of 2013. With it’s upcoming release on May 10th, we can’t keep ourselves from searching for new previews and pre-release reviews. Whether you’re looking forward to the movie for the stars (Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, and Tobey Maguire, anyone?), the infamous 1920′s flapper fashion, or the star-packed sound track (Florence and the Machine, Gotye, The xx, Lana Del Rey…), Warner Brothers has once again produced a film that we can’t wait to see. While searching for new news and trailers for The Great…
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How to make homemade butter
9 May 2013 | 5:40 pmLast week, our friend Say invited us over. We came with empty stomachs because he subscribes to the theory, “go big, or go home”. A fully stocked fridge, several loaves of banana bread, bacon and MORE is what we expect and have come to love. Italian was the theme this time. There was gourmet coffee, pasta with simple tomato sauce (also an interesting curry alfredo sauce), affogato, tiramisu, Italian waffles, G for Gelato…and bruschetta served on a baguette with homemade butter. I had to ask, “Say, you made butter?” Let’s get started! After 15-20 minutes… -
Sunday Dinner at Rock Lobster
6 May 2013 | 9:57 amI dare you to disagree with this statement: Ossington and Dundas (Little Italy/Portugal Village) is a hot bed of delicious eats. Because it’s true! A few restaurants that Cy and I have tried in that area include: The Saint, Salt Wine Bar and Pizzeria Libretto (all really good). Recently, we tried Rock Lobster. Our friends have been raving about this seafood restaurant because it is both amazing and affordable. Guess what is on Rock Lobster’s menu? We started at the bar with some drinks. Take a look at that drink; it’s not an ordinary Caesar. Look closely, and you’ll… -
#SXSWPostcards with @APGCan
3 May 2013 | 5:40 amEarlier this month, I caught up with my friend Roberto Faria over Timothy coffees. He has such a passion for his work, and it’s contagious. His work baby with Veronica Heringer is APG Canada. They “…are a group of account planners and strategists who want to leave a mark in the industry.” He kindly invited me to the very first APG Canada event, SXSW Postcards and it took place last week. It was an interactive panel of speakers, and they shared their personal highlights from SXSW (an annual music, interactive and film festival in Austin, Texas – it’s MASSIVE… -
Hadouken Meme
28 Apr 2013 | 7:47 pmMy 90′s childhood was made up of scrunchies, freezies and Street Fighter. Enter the Hadouken Meme, and Cy and I were ready to try this one out. So, who wins? Chose your own adventure time – who claims the K.O.?! Click here if you want CYBORG to win! Click here if you want JB to win! A special thank you to Arezou of Canan Photography for taking these fun pictures for us! She didn’t bat an eye when we explained to her what we had in mind. In fact, she was quick to give us pointers on how to jump and hadouken. Then, our pictures were in our hands within a week of shooting… -
Our Haul from Vaughan Mills
24 Apr 2013 | 1:17 pmFrom T-B, L-R: J. Crew Factory Men’s long-sleeve tee, J. Crew Women’s long-sleeve tee, Banana Republic Factory Men’s Houndtooth dress pants, J. Crew Women’s long-sleeve tee, Banana Republic Factory Women’s 3/4 Military Top, and Banana Republic Women’s 3/4 Wrap. Vaughan Mills has the American outlet stores, cheesy mall feel, and Purdy’s for that dipped ice cream bar snack. Some of the stores that Cy and I liked include: J. Crew, Banana Republic, Legoland (just the gift store, the admission is $), and Bass Pro Shops. We are not going to driving down to…
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Milk Kefir
10 May 2013 | 5:34 pmIf you have always wanted to make your own milk kefir, but haven’t because it seemed too complicated to do, you are in luck. We have distilled the kefir process down to the essential 4 steps. Enjoy! For those of you who like a more detailed set of instructions (still only 6 steps), look below the graphic. Place 1 tbs of milk kefir grains to 1 cup of milk in a clean glass jar. (Any type of milk is fine. We use raw cow or goat milk, but store bought milk will work too.) Loosely place lid onto the jar. This allows the carbon dioxide to escape. Set the jar out of the way and out of direct… -
Beekeeping: Adventures in Apiculture
22 Apr 2013 | 12:45 pm“It appears that perhaps one-third of our total diet is dependent, directly or indirectly, upon insect-pollinated plants.” – S.E. McGregor (source PDF) I’m not an economist, agriculturist, environmentalist or any other “ist” that would elevate me as an expert capable of laying out an argument about the importance of bees (and other insect pollinators) to our food supply and culture in general. I’m just a guy trying to understand where my food comes from and attempt to grow it, raise it or cultivate it as best I can, but all sources seem to be in agreement… -
Grow your own fresh air
17 Apr 2013 | 9:19 amIn 1989 NASA conducted a study of houseplants that filter the air. Their purpose was to see what plants could help the space shuttle filter air and create oxygen in a symbiotic relationship with the astronauts since they have to bring with them all the air they will need to stay alive. We spend a lot of time indoors, in our houses, which are not completely sealed but enough that many people have air purifiers on top of the HVAC systems we all have in our homes. The side benefit of this NASA study is that we can use the same reports to determine which are the best plants to have in our houses… -
Homemade Ketchup
11 Apr 2013 | 7:20 pmEvery parent knows that kids love ketchup! Most moms dread the stuff because depending in the brand it is loaded down with high fructose corn syrup, sugar and “spices” (which allows them to sneak in MSG or things that include gluten and artificial coloring). We take a healthy vegetable like a tomato, heavily process it until it becomes unhealthy. Well on a spur-of-the-moment one day, I decided to make my own ketchup from ingredients that I stock in my pantry. I modified these two recipes (In-A-Pinch Ketchup Recipe and Quick and Easy Ketchup Recipe) with the healthiest… -
Dresser Refinish Project
2 Apr 2013 | 7:06 amTiff’s dad brought down some old furniture for us to possibly use and we saw some potential in one dresser beneath the yellow laminate finish it currently had. Here is the process I followed to get this dresser sanded down, painted and distressed. It is my first refinishing project and I’m really proud of it, though I’m sure my process is not up to the quality standards of more experienced people. Here is a photo of what it looked like before. The pictures don’t really do the yellow laminate justice, but the handles being in various states and colors is clearly…
