Measure High Voltage

When working with high voltage, it is always nice to know just how much power you have. In this simple tutorial we will make a device that allows you to read high voltage on a multimeter. Materials This is incredibly simple and involves only two parts! 1x1ohm resistor 1x1000ohm resistor T...
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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Measure-High-Voltage/

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Water Drops Square Glass Vessel Sink Stands out

When you're shopping for vessel sinks, you'll probably be surprised with all the variety. There are so many cool designs that it can be hard to narrow it down and pick one for a permanent home in your bathroom. This...

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

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Site Excavation Suggestions

Excavating a new home lot must be carefully planned. Foundation holes have to be the proper depth and not too big. Your site excavation plans needs to consider sidewalks, driveways and the trees you want to save.

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4 Different Types of Attic Fans

4 Different Types of Attic Fans

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Easy Flames

This is how to paint easy flames.
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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Flames/

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The Typewriter Lives On (Through Crafts)

Filed under: Crafts, Crafts & Celebrations

This week, the last standing typewriter factory in the world closed up shop. But you can still keep the spirit alive with these craft ideas.

I'll admit, it was a blow to hear that that no new typewriters will be produced -- after all, they have a special nostalgic place in my heart next to Polaroid film. But it's not fair to get too hung up over the news: If nothing else, it's highly hypocritical, considering I'm typing this on a computer.

But while you can't expect companies to continue to produce typewriters when the sales have plummeted, you can count on the crafters on Etsy to produce beautiful tributes to the typewriter. As we take a moment of silence, check out the work of these brilliant DIYers.

Clockwise from top left: CuteAbility; NoteTrunk, virginiakraljevic, MeadowTea, iloveinkling, MrPS.

Clockwise from top left:

Typewriter Necklace 18K Gold Plated Brass, $24, CuteAbility

Self Inking Custom Ribber Address Stamp, $28, NoteTrunk

Olivetti Green Fine Art Archival Print, $15, virginiakraljevic

Retro Type Set, $25 for 4, MeadowTea

Just My Type Pillow, $22, iloveinkling

Background: Proper Coffee tea towel, $14.25, MrPS

Looking to create your own typewriter crafts? Check out sites like Oriental Trading and Rubber Nation to buy antique typewriter keys to make your own projects (and don't forget to share them on Facebook!)

 

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Source: http://www.diylife.com/2011/09/07/typewriter-crafts/

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Natural Gas Hanging Patio Heater Warms Outdoor Living Space

As soon as the snow melts, you'll probably start thinking of spring and summer and outdoor living spaces again. You can start the grilling and lounging-around-the-deck season a littler earlier with a patio heater. There are quite a few models...

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

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