Thursday 30 June 2011

How to Build and Install Window Boxes

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares quick tips for building beautiful window boxes

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Cutting Pex Tubing Video

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Tim Carter demonstrates the tools not to use to cut pex tubing. He then shows a wicked cool little cutter that does a perfect job in seconds.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/Cutting_Pex_Tubing_Video.shtml

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July 4th Craft Roundup

The 4th of July is just days away, but we still have time to get our patriotic craft on. I scoured the internets for some Curbly-worthy projects and narrowed it down to these five.

The wreath pictured above, is the most ambitious of all the projects featured here, but it does have impact. See how to make it at All You. Via.

These festive straw decorations and matchbook labels are templates, which you can download for free at Twig & Thistle.�

Source: http://www.curbly.com/diy-maven/posts/10489-july-4th-craft-roundup

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How Quantum Suicide Works

A man has a gun. But this is no ordinary man, and this is no ordinary gun. This isn't a setup for a sci-fi thriller. It's the premise for quantum suicide.


Source: http://feeds.howstuffworks.com/~r/DailyStuff/~3/S7GXKZOIwUQ/quantum-suicide.htm

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"Black Cow" Handblown Glass Doorknobs

Tired of the same old brass doorknobs that everybody in your subdivision has? Well, you could really stand out with a knob made from handblown glass. You'd stand out doubly if that knob was speckled with "black cow" spots. This...

Source: http://www.luxuryhousingtrends.com/archives/2009/01/black_cow_handb.php

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Modified Sine Wave Signal Generator.

I was inspired to design this circuit by thirteen, two thousand watt, industrial power inverter circuit boards; I bought for ten dollars. I took one circuit board apart to reverse engineer how it worked, and it did not have a signal generator. They are four-bank push pull mosfet driven inverters, be...
By: Josehf Murchison

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Modified-Sine-Wave-Signal-Generator/

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Wood & Glass Greenhouse Kits Offer Attractive Gardening Solution

With the prices of food heading north, gardening is becoming increasingly popular for folks with enough space to grow some fruits and veggies. Even if you have a short growing season (of if your favorite vegetables usually grow in warmer...

Source: http://www.luxuryhousingtrends.com/archives/2009/01/wood_glass_gree.php

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Wednesday 29 June 2011

Grabber

It uses 3 sensors .i.e. 1 SRF05 and 2 GP2D12 to detect objects and decide whether the object should be picked up or it should be avoided.GP2D12 were not stable enough so i soldered ..50uF capacitorsbetween the ground and Vcc.I used a 10 RPM Dc gear motor for the arm.It gives around 8-9 Kg of torque ...
By: kawal24

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Grabber/

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Synthetic Canvas Tool Bag

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Looking for a toolbox or tool bag to organize your tools? I have tried a lot of tool boxes over the years. The newer synthetic canvas tool bags are great way to keep your tools handy and easy to find.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/878_Synthetic_Canvas_Tool_Bag.shtml

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knex car door that locks and unlocks


By: blackboard

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/knex-car-door-that-locks-and-unlocks/

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By: bunnykill3

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/knex-xm8-1/

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Synthetic Canvas Tool Bag

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Looking for a toolbox or tool bag to organize your tools? I have tried a lot of tool boxes over the years. The newer synthetic canvas tool bags are great way to keep your tools handy and easy to find.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/878_Synthetic_Canvas_Tool_Bag.shtml

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Painting Polka Dots Room by Room

If you have never painted polka dots in a room before, it is easy to assume that there is only one style that will work for all decors. In actuality, there are many different types of polka dots and color combinations that can work in a variety of rooms.

Source: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/painting-polka-dots-room-by-room

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Fishing with altoids

I was looking at the altoids fishing device and decided to add a reel so it wouldn't take hundreds of turns to bring in the fishing line. To fit it in the tin, I had to drill the hole in the top instead of the side. Since I don't have a pole to attach to it I just use it for trolling because you...
By: A flyin muffin

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Fishing-with-altoids/

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Tuesday 28 June 2011

How to make your first robot using arduino

This is a step by step tutorial of making a obstacle avoiding robot using arduino. The original instructions are available at  http://www.communityofrobots.com /node/237 Materials needed 1 x Arduino uno/duemilanove. The Arduino Uno is a microcontroller board based on the ATme...
By: kawal24

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-first-robot-using-arduino/

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How Ninja Work

Secretive and silent, the ninja strikes fear into the hearts of peasants and emperors alike. Today, the ninja has become a legendary, cult-like figure, showing up in computer games, children's cartoons and martial-arts action films.


Source: http://feeds.howstuffworks.com/~r/DailyStuff/~3/k0QtV2SoXoY/ninja.htm

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How to Build and Install Window Boxes

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares quick tips for building beautiful window boxes

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Curbspotting: Vintage Lamps

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If you saw these vintage lamps on the curb, would you take them home? One talented designer did just that. See how she gave these lamps a decidedly modern update.

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I admit to a bias against the vintage lamps I find on the curb, at the flea market or thrift store. It's not that I think they don't have potential, but most of the time I feel like updating the lamp can be more trouble than it's worth. But Lia Fagan of Mod Pieces, a shop specializing in rescuing vintage lamps, is causing me to reconsider my stance. Here's how she transformed the outdated set.


She gave the bases a coat of periwinkle paint, and then covered the shades in an abstract paint-splatter print fabric. It's funny how painting the base in one color actually brings out the sculptural details (like the fern leaves) on the lamp base. To see more of Lia's vintage lamp makeovers, visit the Mod Pieces Flickr page.

Want more lamp makeover ideas? Check out...
How to add a faux antique finish to light fixtures
How to choose a lampshade
How to rewire a lamp

And to save your favorite lamp, watch this...

 

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Source: http://www.diylife.com/2011/06/21/curbspotting-vintage-lamps/

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Arduino & Visual Basic 6 (Light Controller)

This instructable is something like a tutorial for new VB users. It shows how to create a parser base VB6 program to interact with Arduino circuit. Basically, interaction is in the form of serial communication via the USB port. This is my practice after learning VB6 for 2 weeks and hopefully this po...
By: Daphne00Z

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Visual-Basic-6-Light-Controller/

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Bosch Multi Tool Video

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Tim Carter demonstrates the Bosch MX25E multi tool. He shows how quickly it can remove floor tile grout.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/Bosch_Multi_Tool_Video.shtml

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Designer Q&A: Your Questions, Answered

This week, Linsi from RedefineHome answers some of our best reader-submitted questions.

Happy Monday fellow design lovers. Last week, I put out a request for your design dilemmas and today I?m here to help.�

Thank you to everyone who submitted questions, I wish I could have answered them all, and so I hope we get to do this again sometime?

The first question is from dantimdad:

created at: 06/24/2011

My home is gradually being remodeled. �Since I love mid-century modern, it's being set back to it's 60's roots.�My question comes from a gift of 8 franciscan starburst salad plates. �I can't fathom paying the prices being asked for the rest of the set except for a few key serving pieces. �What currently available dishes would you think would coordinate well with this pattern and not break the bank?�BTW, �I will be building an MCM china cabinet soon to hold the dishes.

I?ve always believed in having a basic collection of white plates and servingware and playing it up with colorful, pattered dishes and linens. �I think this concept works perfectly with your Franciscan collection because you definitely want them to be the star (pardon the pun) of… Continue reading on Curbly.com

Source: http://www.curbly.com/redefinehome/posts/10471-designer-q-a-your-questions-answered

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halo helmet

have you ever wanted to a build life like halo mk vi helmet now you can materials 1.pepakura designer   2.printable cardstock  3.printer    4.spray paint of any color     5.scissors 6.and glue to download pepakura follow this linkhttp://www.tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/ ...
By: techgeek10

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/halo-helmet/

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Monday 27 June 2011

Walkie Talkie Camera Trigger

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Here's a great MacGyver tip on how to make a remote (very remote) camera trigger using a couple of walkie talkies. This idea came from the desire to take nature photography from a remote location and a unique viewpoint (although we're pretty sure by "nature" the inventor means "women's locker room").

Anyway - a very cool project. Putting together some simple electronics is required. Go find out how to make your own walkie-talkie camera trigger. [via]


Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Diyhappy/~3/iSTGsC_Ce6E/walkie-talkie-camera-trigger

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19 Beautiful Backyard Building Projects

Fun and functional outdoor furniture and accents for a sensational summer yard

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K-4DO The Action Figure of Yesteryear

Ladies and gentlemen, the toy of yesteryear, K-4DO.  An all metal robot toy built to entertain children.  K-4 has fully articulated arms and stands on its own two feet.  It is armed with a sword and shield (removable).  The robot's head is a brass bell, it has a steel body and arms, brass legs, and ...
By: Kaptain Kool

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/K-4DO-The-Action-Figure-of-Yesteryear/

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Wooden arbor - simple DIY project

Materials and tools Mitre saw is really usefull, though a fretsaw might be enough. Fretsaw is a must due to round cuts. Construction points and blueprints About the blueprints - it's made to print on 8 sheets of A4 paper. Once you print those, glue/tape them together. To aid in the pro...
By: skiedra

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-arbor-simple-DIY-project/

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Cheapskate Hall of Fame IV

From roadside-salvage pot racks to plastic-fruit finials—and for the fourth year running—our tightfisted readers bring new meaning to the term resourcefulness

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How to Remove Rust Stains from Concrete Naturally

How to Remove Rust Stains from Concrete Naturally
Ted asks, ?How can I remove rust stains from my concrete front porch??

Rust stains can be hard to remove from concrete, but here are a few ideas to try. Read on to find out more.


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