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Many years ago we had that lethal device that enabled us to cut our own hair, remember that? a sort of comb with blades you dragged through the hair, cutting as you went. I certainly remember my Mother attacking me with one. Strictly speaking they should be tried once then thrown away immediately, otherwise you stumble across it one day having forgotten the ordeal of last time and decide to give it another go, then you end up looking like Arthur Scargill.
I digress, well now the DIYer can experiment with another innovation in home grooming, as we know, NHS dentists are getting harder to find, and the cost of private treatment is prohibitive for most of us, thankfully there is an alternative.
Now you can pin your child down, poke about and find something in the kitchen cupboards to mix up to use as filling paste-Smash maybe? or sit in front of the mirror and do your own descaling and extractions.
Hmmm, I was thinking of a career change, £2.99 for a set of tools, and I've got some pliers in the boot of the car, bottle of Vodka / Gin for anesthetic and a 12v vacuum cleaner, maybe a little van..
Designing and building a high power amplifier capable of driving low impedance (as low as 2 Ohm’s @ 50 Vpp) loads.
www.diyaudio.com/ see alias FdW
History of DIY audio
Audio DIY came to prominence in the 50s to 60s, as audio reproduction was relatively new and the technology "complex," audio reproduction equipment, and in particular high performance equipment, was not offered at the retail level. Kits and designs were available for consumers to build their own equipment. Famous vacuum tube kits from Dynaco, Heathkit, and McIntosh, as well as solid state (transistor) kits from Hafler allowed for consumers to build their own hi fidelity systems. Books and magazines were published which explained new concepts regarding the design and operation of vacuum tube and (later) transistor circuits.
While audio equipment has become easily accessible in the current day and age, there still exists an interest in building one's own equipment, including amplifiers, speakers, preamplifiers, and even CD players and turntables. Today, a network of companies, parts vendors, and on-line communities exist to foster this interest. DIY is especially active in loudspeaker and in tube amplification. Both are relatively simple to design and fabricate without access to sophisticated industrial equipment. Both enable the builder to pick and choose between various available parts, on matters of price as well as quality, allow for extensive experimentation, and offer the chance to use exotic or highly labor-intensive solutions, which would be expensive for a manufacturer to implement, but only require personal labor by the DIYer, which is a source of satisfaction to them.
1/ I am a biologist at heart
2/ An accountant by training
3/ An atheist by belief
4/ A sex machine of course
5/ A cook because I love cooking
6/ A photographer always
7/ A Hotelier by trade
8/ A DIYer by default
9/ A proud father of 4
10/ An introvert (if it is ok with you)
11/ A lover of rain forest
12/ A birder but not a good one
13/ Mad keen on macro pictures
14/ A Spike Milligan fan forever
15/ A husband of a superior photographer......
16/ A frustrated eco warrior (at the moment)
If you are nice enough to comment, I may just tag you.....
A briefer version of Japanese Tourism.
Not only when on holiday, but also when having fun as a child, the Japanese like to collect symbols. They are modern totemists, they "bricole."
Levi-Strauss in one of his last formulations defined those "primities" that have a "savage mind" -- the "bricoleurs", the botching, DIYers, that think with signs-they-have-to-hand (Levi-Strauss, 1966) -- as those that do not have writing.
"The way of thinking among people we call, usually and wrongly, ‘primitive’—let’s describe them rather as ‘without writing,’ because I think this is really the discriminatory factor between them and us" (Levi-Strauss, 1978, 5)
What he meant to say was that they do not have an alphabetic writing (see the brilliant paper by Chad Hansen, 1993, "It started with Phoneticians").
The important point is not the natural constraint that Levi-Strauss proposes that "savages" face. Like the Japanese, even the totemists in totemistic societies that Levi-Strauss himself reported, had started to create their own totems (e.g. gourds, mythical animals) and are not constrained by nature.
The important point, that Derrida stress(1998), is that the "savages" remain aware of the corporeality of the sign, aware of the "trace," they remain forever "post-modern," even more so than Derrida who claims phonocentrism is inevitable, and unable to believe in "presence" of meaning, of voice as thought. The "savage" (or perhaps savant) is aware that the sign is external.
They, the Japanese, are happy to travel, to the shrine, to the local toy shop, to the "named place" (meisho) abroad to collect external signs.
Derrida, J. (1998). Of grammatology. (G. C. Spivak, Trans.). JHU Press.
Hansen, C. (1993). Chinese Ideographs and Western Ideas. The Journal of Asian Studies, 52(02), 373–399. doi:10.2307/2059652
Levi-Strauss, C. (1978). Myth and Meaning. Routledge.
Lévi-Strauss, C. (1966). The science of the concrete. In G. Weidenfield (Trans.), The Savage Mind. University Of Chicago Press. Retrieved from homepage.mac.com/allanmcnyc/textpdfs/levistrauss.pdf
We watched Bellflower for the first time last night. The movie was released in 2011, made for less than $500k and won a Sundance award. I loved the story line of two guys building crazy apocalyptic flame throwers and vehicles. The main characters were totally obsessed with the humongous from Mad Max (the guy who wore bikini bottoms and a metal hockey mask). The best part was their DIY abilities. The firm director/writer/star actually built the car with crazy flame effects and modifications as well as the diesel flame thrower. They even built their own camera to make the movie. If you like fire, burningman or crazy apocalyptic stuff see this film. Note, not for children.
Staying on top of regular home maintenance can save you a lot of money. By checking for gaps in caulking and repairing save money is a simple project most DIYers can do.
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Whether you intend to sell your home in the near future or stay put for the long haul, house improvements can increase the value of your property. But if you shudder at the thought of wasting your time on labor-intensive projects that may or may not add equity, you’re not alone.
Luckily, you don’t have to spend your entire savings—and every weekend from here to eternity—to keep your house up to date. We found a slew of smart projects that are relatively simple, will cost you no more than $500, and will be catnip to future buyers—or just make your everyday life a bit brighter.
Before you begin your house improvements…
We’ll offer this pre-project tip that will make your life a lot easier: declutter.
“A common problem I see when I initially start working with a client is too much stuff that is not being used,” says Tracie Stoll, a DIYer, designer, and decorator who blogs at CleverlyInspired.com. “Declutter first—and in many cases, you can sell those extra items to make money to tackle home improvement projects.”
Now let’s get to the projects!
Make a splash in the bathroom
The bathroom is one of the most visited rooms in your home, and just a few changes can make it one of the most functional and stylish rooms as well. Simple touch-ups like regrouting and recaulking can instantly make the room look cleaner and newer.
Also, swapping out inefficient toilets, faucets, and shower heads for products that aid in water conservation can make a big difference. A low-flush toilet uses 20% less water than a standard toilet, and water-saving shower heads can help families save almost 3,000 gallons of water a year.
“Touchless water faucets are all the rage right now, especially if you have kids,” says remodeler and licensed contractor Mark Clement of MyFixItUpLife. “Touchless faucets are clean and easy, and there are literally thousands of fixture choices, including stainless steel, brushed nickel, chrome, and bronze.”
Just be sure to keep your fixture finishes consistent throughout the bathroom.
Create style underfoot
While updating your flooring is typically seen as an expensive project, it doesn’t have to be.
“If the carpet has seen better days, pull it up to see what is underneath,” says Stoll. “If it is concrete, that surface can be cleaned up and painted. Throw an inexpensive area rug down, and the room will be updated immediately.”
Tiling is another budget-friendly flooring update for your kitchen or bathroom.
“Porcelain and stone are very inexpensive,” says Alan Zielinski, owner and president of Better Kitchens in Niles, IL, who adds that linoleum floors are also very cost-effective, and come in several styles.
“[Porcelain] tiles are very strong, and they can mimic the look of stone and wood,” says Judy Mozen, designer and president of Homecrafted Homes in Atlanta.
Beware: Tearing out an existing floor can add significant labor costs, so if it’s at all possible, lay the new flooring on top of the existing one.
Customize your cabinets
Another inexpensive bathroom and kitchen update to tackle? Fix those cabinets. If they’re in good shape, you can simply clean, sand, and paint them.
“This is also an opportunity to provide a pop of color in the bathroom,” says Clement.
So, what color should you paint them?
“White is a popular color because it is clean, and it looks good with any style,” says Mozen. Black is another popular cabinet color.
Mozen advises homeowners to weigh the condition of the cabinet’s interior area. “If there’s water damage, it’s not worth it to repaint them—that’s like polishing an old shoe,” she says.
Both Clement and Mozen say that sometimes it may be just as cost-effective to purchase new stock cabinets from a big-box store such as Lowe’s or Home Depot.
You can also update your cabinets by simply replacing the hardware. New knobs, handles, and pulls in the kitchen and bathroom will make a huge difference.
Add architectural details
You can use wainscoting, shiplap, and crown molding to add craftsmanship to your home.
“I love wainscoting,” says Clement. “It takes a two-dimensional drywall surface and immediately makes it feel homey. And there are a lot of wainscoting choices ranging from wood to PVC.”
However, Clement warns against using trims made from medium-density fiberboard in a room with a lot of moisture, because this material cannot withstand water and will mold.
“Adding crown moldings to the ceiling of various rooms or adding shoe moldings to the floor is a great way to dress rooms up without major additions,” says Allen Shayanfekr, CEO and co-founder of Sharestates, a real estate investment company that focuses on fix-and-flip properties. “Working with a trim carpenter to have these added can do a lot aesthetically for the appearance of rooms and the overall value of a home.”
Light it up
Lighting is another way to update your home without spending a fortune.
“Adding inexpensive new lighting fixtures in areas with a lot of visibility in the house can have a large impact on a home’s value,” says Shayanfekr. “Adding a few sconces and possibly an inexpensive chandelier—something around the $300 price point—can make a huge difference in a hallway, living room, or kitchen,” he says.
Create the perfect palette
Perhaps the easiest way to transform a room is with paint.
“I would say paint is the No. 1 room changer with very little expense,” Stoll says. “And don’t forget the trim; that is the icing on the cake.”
The beauty of paint is that you can use it to update practically anything. You can paint the interior or the exterior of the home. You can paint the walls, the cabinets, and other furniture.
Stoll even recommends spray-painting your lamps and then buying new lampshades. On the outside, you can paint the front door and paint or stain your deck or wood fence. You can paint your outdoor furniture and, depending on the material, you can even paint your garage doors.
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Designing and building a high power amplifier capable of driving low impedance (as low as 2 Ohm’s @ 50 Vpp) loads.
www.diyaudio.com/ see alias FdW
History of DIY audio
Audio DIY came to prominence in the 50s to 60s, as audio reproduction was relatively new and the technology "complex," audio reproduction equipment, and in particular high performance equipment, was not offered at the retail level. Kits and designs were available for consumers to build their own equipment. Famous vacuum tube kits from Dynaco, Heathkit, and McIntosh, as well as solid state (transistor) kits from Hafler allowed for consumers to build their own hi fidelity systems. Books and magazines were published which explained new concepts regarding the design and operation of vacuum tube and (later) transistor circuits.
While audio equipment has become easily accessible in the current day and age, there still exists an interest in building one's own equipment, including amplifiers, speakers, preamplifiers, and even CD players and turntables. Today, a network of companies, parts vendors, and on-line communities exist to foster this interest. DIY is especially active in loudspeaker and in tube amplification. Both are relatively simple to design and fabricate without access to sophisticated industrial equipment. Both enable the builder to pick and choose between various available parts, on matters of price as well as quality, allow for extensive experimentation, and offer the chance to use exotic or highly labor-intensive solutions, which would be expensive for a manufacturer to implement, but only require personal labor by the DIYer, which is a source of satisfaction to them.
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We continue our series of interview with Andrea Fogleman from the blog www.scrapality.com/, she is one of our best contributors on 1001Pallets and she's making very creative works with wooden pallets. If you think you deserve to be featured in the next interview, please, drop us an email.
Tell us a little more about you? Who you are? Where are you from?
I'm a DIYer, crafter, cook and the author of Scrapality.com. I currently reside in Ohio with my husband, daughters and three furry children.
Why do you craft?
I craft for many reasons. I DIY to decorate or build something I need in my home, for the holidays or just for fun. I scrapbook to preserve my family memories. And, most importantly, to keep busy and help cut everyday stresses.
How did you learn?
I'm mostly self taught by reading, researching or just jumping in and hoping for the best. I find it a challenge to create the things I need. I find inspiration for a project, tweak it to fit my needs and jump in. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out.
Since when are you working with pallets?
I started working with pallets in 2012 after reading a pallet wall blog post. I had to have it! So far I've added three different style pallet walls in my home.
What are your can’t-live-without essentials?
I would have to say the miter saw. I've used them both to build so many projects over the last few years. I don't know what I would do without them.
How would you describe your style? Are there any crafters/artists/designers that you particularly look up to?
I've become more Eclectic in style. I love the freedom to mix and match. I follow a lot of fantastic bloggers. There is so much talent out there. Some of my favorite blogs are Funky Junk Interiors, The Cottage Market and 1001 Pallets.
How is your workspace, how do you make it inspiring?
It's a disaster, yet again! I clean it between projects but it never stays clean.
What sorts of things are inspiring you right now?
Pallets in the garden or outdoors. I love Pinterest and if you're a blogger or know anything about blogging, Pinterest is very important. I love to browse Pinterest to see what people are up to. I'm always blown away by so much talent. I have a mile long list of things I want to build for my home or my kids. My hubby tells me to stay off Pinterest.
When do you feel the most creative?
While at work. I'm a full-time prep-cook. While I'm slaving away I think about what's next, what do I need and how I'm going to make it work for me.
We live in such a mass-produced, buy-it-now society. Why should people continue to make things by hand?
That's a really great question. If a person takes the time to make something with their own hands they would appreciate it more. There's ownership and pride that comes from creating something from nothing. Plus, things you buy these days don't hold up.
What is your favorite medium to work in?
Paint! Nothing like a new color or a refreshed paint job.
What are your tips for people who'd like to start crafting?
Jump in! Research your interest and make the best of it!
What is your guilty pleasure?
Sweets, I'm have a major sweet tooth.
What is your favorite thing to do (other than crafting)?
Watching movies. I love action packed, suspense and horror movies. Nothing like a night spent cuddling on the couch with the hubby watching a really awesome movie.
What do you recommend that most people do in terms of cleaning pallets and prepping them to become something else?
It's best to know where they come from. If they look bad or covered in an unidentifiable substance don't use them. I like to use a cleaner and bleach mixture and give them quick sanding if I'm planning on using them indoors. For outdoor projects I sand them to remove splinters but otherwise leave them as is. It really depends on what kind of look I'm going for and what it's being used for.
To finish, we've seen that you have an active blog. Since how many times are you blogging? Is that a full time job or just a hobby to share your personal creations?
www.scrapality.com/ started out in 2009 as a place to share my creations with family and friends. I didn't post regularly at the beginning and it wasn't something I took seriously. But, over the last couple years I've started making a small income with hopes of turning it into something more full-time.
I currently host a linky party every Saturday called Scraptastic Saturdays. If you're unfamiliar with a linky party, It's an event held weekly for other bloggers or crafters to share their projects with other readers. You don't have to have a blog to link up (add your project), it supports other types of platforms. If you don't wish to link up, you can drop in and check out other people projects. It's a wonderful way to find other people with similar interests.
You can also follow along via Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. Just search for Scrapality.
Feel free to stop by and view projects with brief how-to's. I'm hoping to write more detailed instructions in the future and maybe revisit a few old projects to add more details.
To see all posts by Andrea:
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When it was time for Brandon to set his M416 trailer up for Tent Topped Camping, the natural choice for a DIYer was to use DIY No Weld Rack Towers.
Maaf walaupun tidak terlihat cover OT & Trafo2 lain, ini bukan sebuah PreAmp ataupun Hybrid Amp ataupun OTL Tube Amp, tetapi ini benar2 sebuah Tube Po Amp dengan semua trafo Slim design bersuara "HighEnd" terbukti mendapat posisi 2 dari 16 Tube Amp SingleEnded kelas Top DIYer pada BT IHEAC 18 April 2009 lalu...di tengah2 kepungan 300B Monoblok,2A3 Monoblok,6B4G,211,EL34 Siemens & PE06/40N Philips... Dewan juri yg terhormat (dari IHEAC,Audiolifestyle & Audio Video dll yg kredibilitas High End nya tidak perlu dipertanyakan) memberi nilai cukup tinggi bagi 2E24 untuk tampil sbg Runnerup. Setelah tahun lalu menduduki posisi 3 dari 35 PoAmp kelas bebas pada BT SAS , Tabung yg tidak populer di kalangan Audiophile ini kembali membuktikan kehebatannya pada event IHEAC ini.
Selain demi gengsi, bagi yg belum punya SE Amp masihkah memimpikan 300B & 2A3 yg mahal2 itu setelah bukti kedua 2E24 ini ?
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Although we can't see the OT & Power Transformer's cover, this isn't a Tube PreAmp or Hybryd Amp or OTL Tube Amp, but this one is a real Tube Power Amp 2E24 with slim design Transformers(OT & Power Transformers). The sound of this Tube Amp is incridible & already provent by occupied RunnerUp position from 16 participants in the IHEAC SingleEnded TopClass DIYer Blind Test last 2009, April 18. Surrounding by All serious SE Tube Amp such as Monoblok 300B,Monoblok 2A3,6B4G,211,EL34 Siemens & PE06/40N Philips... the most credible Judges from IHEAC,Audiolifestyle Magazine,AudioVideo Magazine etc have given the High total values to get Runnerup position on this event to 2E24(in Final sesion only followed by 3 PoAmps : 2 of them were 2A3 and one 2E24)).
After this Tube(2E24) won 3rd position from 35 PoAmp participants on last year Free For All National Blind test event at SAS, this "Unknown" DHP tube again show us the very Good sonic quality in IHEAC event this year.
So, to anyone who still dreaming of 2A3 or 300B Amp which are very expensive, why don't you try this "Cheap & incredible" Tube that already got the honor position in every qualified Blind Test in country....
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The surprisingly simple way to use recycled wood pallets to mount and hang a fern as wall decor.
A great way to add a modern touch to your home is by updating your wall decor. Something as simple as adding a unique accessory to your wall can make a big difference in the look and feel of a room. You can try something simple such as changing frames or adding new photos. However if you’re feeling more adventurous you can attempt something a little bit more outside of the box. I’ve found an idea that is exactly that.
I created a great way to duplicate the look of the super trendy wall mounted Staghorn Fern and without all of the hassle. I absolutely love the look of those ferns hanging on walls but, they just don’t agree with the dry air in my house. They love a super humid, moist, rainforest-like environment and my home is drier than dry… I’m talkin’ Sahara desert dry. Yup, it’s pretty dry! Well I’ve found the perfect solution. Keep reading and I’ll show you exactly what I came up with….
The plant I chose to use for this project is called a Kangaroo Paw Fern or Microsorum diversifolium. This type of plant is an epiphyte. Epiphytes are plants that live harmlessly upon another plant and do not require soil to survive and grow. Orchids and Air Plants are both examples of plants that grow without the need for soil. These plants get all of their moisture and nutritional needs from the air and debris around them.
What I love about the Kangaroo Fern is it’s ability to thrive in dry air. Most ferns including the popular Staghorn fern, need very humid environments. This particular fern will thrive in medium to bright indoor light and the amount of humidity found in an average home.
If you plan on keeping your mounted fern outdoors there are a couple of facts to take into consideration. Make sure you keep the fern in a semi-shady to shady outdoor area. Once the weather starts to drop below 60F you’ll want to bring the fern indoors. If you live in a warmer climate you can keep it outside year long. Although native of Australia, the Kangaroo Fern will grow most places in the US outdoors in a USDA Hardiness zone 9 and above. Make sure it gets a heavy watering once a week but doesn’t remain wet. If you’re going to transplant it use a good orchid potting mix.
Wood pallets
Kangaroo Paw or other epiphytic fern (in plastic hanging basket)
Drill/Driver
Circular Saw
Sheet Moss
1″ Multi-purpose Wood Screws
Screw eyes and picture wire
PVA Glue (White Elmer’s glue)
There are several ways to disassemble a wood pallet. You might want to check out a previous post for a video and instructions before going at it full force. These suckers are a lot stronger than they look. Whether you use a reciprocating saw or hammer and crow bar, make sure to give yourself adequate time to take apart the pallets. The wood can easily crack split in half if you’re not careful.
You want three pieces 14½ inches in length for the front and an additional two boards 12½ inches wide to attach to the back.
To achieve a rustic look you’ll want to keep the metal nails intact. If you used a crowbar to disassemble the pallet you’ll be left with the nails poking through the boards. You can easily bend them back into the wood with your hammer. If you use a reciprocating saw you’ll want to file away any sharp pieces of metal.
Screw in eye hooks and attach picture wire to the back side of frame mount.
Remove the plastic hooks and wires from the hanging basket.
Dilute your white PVA glue with water to achieve a fluid brush-able consistency. Apply to the hanging basket in order to adhere the sheet moss. Use picture wire, if needed, to wrap the moss onto the basket.
Next it’s time to assemble and mount the fern basket onto the boards. But first, a little back story…
While I was working on this project I started noticing my drill wasn’t holding a charge as well as it used to. Anyone who’s had an older drill know what that’s like. It can get a little frustrating. Well, I was in the middle of this project when I was totally rescued by BLACK+DECKER. I swear they read my mind. They sent me this awesome new 20V Lithium Drill to try out and it couldn’t come at a better time. This was exactly what I needed; a super light weight, powerful drill. that was the perfect size for crafts and small DIY projects. I couldn’t be happier. This new drill is quickly becoming my new best friend. It’s even more powerful than my old drill and it’s literally have the size and weight!So with my new drill in hand I was ready to finish up the project.
Before directly screwing on the basket you’re going to want to pre-drill holes. Use a drill bit slightly smaller than the screws you’re using. A quick way to determine the size of the drill bit to use is to hold the bit in front of the screw. You should only be able to see the threads and not the shaft.
You want to pre-drill the holes in order to ensure the wood doesn’t split and the basket gets a tight fit. Next, carefully position the boards behind the fern basket. Screw right into the basket from behind the mount. I found that using two screws held the basket firmly in place.
After you have your basket secured you’re all set to hang it up. Since the ferns are usually sold growing in a soilless medium of lightweight peat moss, your piece should be fairly light. Use standard picture frame hooks to mount it on the wall.
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The blue carpet still is in the ahouse along with the mess as you can see. My house looks like a freakin bomb went off in it. Such chaos..Dan and I decided to become DIYer's and rip out two rooms of hideous, nasty blue carpet. I need to change the orders of the pics though...
High End Potentiomater bagi DIYer/Upgrade Signal Line gate dimana pada System Audio umumnya Signal audio harus melewati pengatur level Potentio/Stepped Attenuator. Diperlukan kualitas yg baik di posisi ini mengingat low level sonic dari CDP kelas atas yg dilewatkan dgn RCA interconnect Top Grade pun akan melewati komponen ini baik di posisi PreAmp ataupun pada Input Integrated Amp. Sering kali Potentio ini menjadi "pencekik" sonic sehingga performa TOP CDP & PreAmp menjadi sia-sia sebagian terbuang/terdegradasi di gate ini.
Seorang teman Audiophile Senior dari Bandung telah melakukan comparasi si Mungil vs Blue Valvet dgn harga5x & diakui Si Mungil tidak dibawah Blue Valvet , sayang dia barang NOS & discontinued produk ,juga pada BT SAS Free for All si Sexi ini ikut kontribusi dalam Integrated SE Tube Amp 2E24 yang berhasil naik podium di posisi 3 dari 35 peserta saat itu dimana beberapa diantaranya pake Stepped Att kelas atas.
Dengan konstruksi yg Sexi plus babas debu & @ hanya Rp50rb saja ...siap dikirim ke Indonesia...Maaf Stock terbatas First in first serve....Tks for reading...
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8 Cool Things a Professional Electrician Can do to Modernize Your Home
Most every homeowner wants to improve their home at some point or another. In fact, it is now easier than ever for weekend warriors and DIYers to make significant improvements to their home without ever calling in the professionals.
When it comes to electrical work, though, this is a job best left to the experts. If you are looking to add something new and cool to your property and it involves electricity, you need to find a qualified electrician to get the job done safely and correctly.
When it comes to electronics and technology, there is tons of potential in the electrical world that can help you to enhance and modernize your home.
In this article we explore 8 cools things a professional electrician can do to modernize your home.
1. Install Home Security
Today, home security is an absolute essential. Home security systems are no longer only reserved for the rich and famous, millions of everyday Americans are adding home security measures to their homes every day, and the good news is that getting one of these systems is more affordable than ever.
Home security systems come in many forms; including, cameras, gates, monitors and more. When it comes to choosing a home security system, it is important to know exactly what you and your family need in order to feel safe in your home.
A professional electrician in Columbia SC can not only help you to install your system correctly, they can also give you advice on which components to choose and help you choose the features that best accommodate your security needs. Find out more at www.rytecelectric.com/
When it comes to your home, your safety and security are paramount. An electrician can help you have peace of mind that you and your family are safe while also adding value to your home by giving it this modern update.
2. Modernize Your Lighting
Lighting trends come and go just as much as fashion trends. Lighting fixtures that were considered modern and brilliant 20 years ago, now seem archaic and unsightly.
The good news is that an electrician can help you upgrade and modernize all the light fixtures in your home so that they reflect your style. In addition, they can install brighter and more efficient LED lights that not only look better, but they save you some money on your electrical bill.
The lighting in your home has the potential to change the look and feel of your entire home. Electricians can help you update your space and enjoy its comfort and beauty with fresh, new lighting.
3. Install Outdoor Entertainment
If you’re still dragging out an extension cord to get some outdoor lighting or play music during your outdoor gatherings, its time to call in an electrician to install outdoor wall outlets that make taking the party outdoors a breeze.
Installing outdoor outlets allows you to truly enjoy being outside. Whether you need an outlet to plug your vacuum in to clean out the car, or you need a place to charge your phone while you sunbathe and still have it be within earshot-outdoor electrical access will make your life so much easier.
4. Create a Home Theater
Including a home theatre in your home is a great way to add something fun to your home that will not only keep you and your family entertained, but it will make you the envy of all your neighbors.
There are lots of choices when it comes to entertainment systems and today’s technologies will blow you away. Once you choose what components you wish to include in your home theatre, you’ll need a professional electrician to make sure that everything is wired correctly and working properly.
Not to mention, a professional electrician know how to keep cords and wires looking neat and clean and out of sight. The end result is a beautiful home theatre that you and your family will enjoy for years to come.
5. Adding Electric to Your Addition
Adding on an addition to your home is an exciting time. Not only do you gain more useful space in your home, but it can also vastly improve your home’s value. Whether you added on an extra bedroom, office, or play room, it is essential that an electrician come in and make sure that the addition is safely fed with electricity.
Your electrician will make sure there is electric in your addition and install an adequate number of electrical outlets. They can also help install your new lighting and appliances so that you can rest assured that your new space is safe and beautiful.
6. Implementing Smart Thermostats
If your home has old, outdated thermostats, an professional can help you install new, innovative smart thermostats. Installing a smart thermostat can make your home much more efficient and help you save on energy bills and automate your home.
In order to make sure that your current electrical set up can handle a smart thermostat and that it is installed properly, an electrician should be hired to install it for you.
7. Install Smart Switches
Along the same lines as installing a smart thermostat, professionals can help you replace your old switches in your home with smart switches. Smart switches allow you to automate your lighting.
These switches are connected to your wi-fi and allow you to control them through an app or even with your voice, even if you are not home.
8. Install a Hot Tub
A hot tub can turn your back yard into your own personal spa. There is no better way to relax and unwind than a soak in your own hot tub after a long day.
Hot tubs require a professional electrician for installation so that your tub not only works properly, but so that it is also safe for use. A professional should always be called in when mixing electricity with water.
There are so many cool things that a professional electrician can do to help you improve and modernize your home. Certified electricians not only make sure that your new components are working properly, but that they are safe for use.
If you’re ready to add some modern electrical components to your home, give us a call today!
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Lexington, SC 29073
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If you are passionate about recycling, reducing landfill waste and saving our planet's precious natural resources, these are excellent qualities! But if you have your eye on a creative re-use for wooden pallets, it is imperative first to verify that your wooden pallets are safe to reuse.
Many people don't realize that it isn't always easy to tell whether a wooden pallet is safe or appropriate for reuse purposes just by looking at it. Perhaps now it is sitting in your garage, but where was it before it got to you? Some pallets even come from overseas, where manufacturing, shipping, and wood treatment processes and standards can be very different than what they are here stateside.
In this post, learn how to make sure your wooden pallets are safe to reuse before you start repurposing them!
1. Check for an IPPC logo or label somewhere on the pallet itself
If you can't find an IPPC code on the wooden pallet you want to use, it is best to steer clear and look for a pallet that does have this code. The code is what tells you how the pallet was prepared and treated. This is especially important for any reuse project that may involve the pallet being used by children or coming into contact with food.
For instance, an example code might look like this: US - 11187 - HT.
Here is how to read the example IPPC code:
2 letter country code. For instance, "US" means the pallet was constructed in the United States.
Unique number. This number identifies the producer or manufacturer of the pallet. The number is assigned by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO).
Other codes as applicable. HT stands for heat treated. DB stands for debarked. MB stands for methyl bromide treated. KD stands for kiln dried.
Now, if you see HT or DB code, the pallets are good - this means the pallet is safe to reuse. However, MB indicates it has been chemically treated, so you wouldn't want to reuse them for your pallet projects.
2. Look at the pallet itself for stains, spills or suspicious surface marks
No matter what the pallet was carrying when it came to you, there still is no way to know for certain what types of products or materials it may have been used to carry before your order arrived.
The very best way to try to determine if the pallet has ever been used to transport hazardous materials (examples might be oil, propane, solvents) is to do a surface scan.
In particular, look for areas where the wood is darker, degraded or seems slick or oily to the touch. If you find any such signs on your pallet, it may be best to choose a different wooden pallet to work with.
3. Steer clear of colored pallets in general
There are four major pallet companies that dye their pallets in distinctive colors. They are as follows:
Red pallets, pool LPR (of European origin).
Red pallets, pool PECO (originated in the USA).
Brown pallets, pool IPP (of European origin).
Blue pallets, pool CHEP (originated in Australia).
Because it is usually not possible to verify the dyes used to color these pallets, it is generally advisable not to use pre-colored pallets of any type for reuse projects.
The one exception can be PECO pallets since these fall under USA toxin laws and are each inspected prior to use, but in general, the safest type of pallet is one that is still natural wood and is free from dyes or stains.
4. Always practice safe crafting habits when using wooden pallets
Even if you are sure you have verified the origin and the overall safety of the wooden pallet you will be using for your crafting or reuse project, you should follow safe habits to avoid inadvertently breathing in any pollutants, particulate matter or fumes that may be trapped inside a wooden pallet.
Here are some key safety tips to follow when working with a used wooden pallet:
Wear a mask over your nose and mouth to block particulate matter and fumes.
Be especially cautious about choosing a pallet for use as a headboard, food preparation area, table, bed frame or another project where you will regularly come into close contact with the wood itself.
Do not ever burn wood taken from used wooden pallets in any way, even in an outdoor bonfire.
5. Always work with single use wooden pallets where possible
There are two main types of used wooden pallets, single use, and multiple uses. It is easy to grasp the health and safety benefits from opting to work with a wooden pallet that has only been used once before being discarded. There is less risk of contamination or degradation of the wood.
The best sources of single use wooden pallets include:
Furniture manufacturers and suppliers
Board manufacturers
White goods manufacturers
One exception to this is if your project requires extremely durable, strong wood.
This is because single-use pallets are typically made of cheaper softwoods, while multiple use pallets are made of more durable and long-lasting hardwoods. In this case, use the other tips listed here to determine whether the pallet is safe to use for your project.
And that’s it!
Choosing a safe wooden pallet for use in a craft or DIY project is not rocket science. You simply need to do a bit of advance sleuthing to find out where the pallet is and what it was used for before it showed up at your door.
As well, choosing to reuse a wooden pallet rather than consigning it to a landfill is a great gesture that can give the still-usable wood a useful second life. Every day, creative minds just like yours repurpose used wooden pallets into everything from headboards and bed frames to coffee tables and garden trellises. In the end, these ingenious DIYers get a fun home facelift for just pennies, and the wooden pallets are saved from a life spent decomposing in a landfill.
And if you are searching for more precise information on wooden pallets safety, we have an excellent article that will give you all the information about the different treatments applied on wooden pallets and with a summary of all the stamps you can find on wooden pallets: How To Tell If A Pallet Is Safe For Reuse?
see the stippling? Ryan guesses there to be about a million individual dots.
I have no idea. If you can measure it by shoulder pain, then yes, there
should be about 1 million dots. (someone actually figured out the count, based on square-inch and says that there is probably 250k dots)
update: 9/6/07 this table was featured as part of an article about DIYers in the NY Times: (read here), and included with it was this picture of lil' ol' me. (to see the whole slide show of all the Hackers, click here)
Mr Arkwright’s is a traditional hardware merchants and ironmongers. It is an Aladin’s cave of household and garden products, ideal for DIYers and builders. Mr Aekwight’s Tool Emporium opened in 2012 and is an independent shop situated at 2 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate
Abstract Series 184 - Katy Gunn at The Lizard Lounge
Genre: Indie
Members: Katy Gunn (Fiddle, vocal and keys), Fred Baker (beats, guitar, keys), Thea Beemer (voice), Bob DiGiacomo (Bass), Paul Sherrard (Drums)
Hometown: Brooklyn
Record Label: Katy Vs Evil Records
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Recipe for Katy Gunn: Pour equal parts of the following into large bowl: Ella Fitzgerald, Bettie Paige, Wonder Woman, Hip-Hop, pure joy, Brain-Dance, unrequited love, sinful debauchery, Idealism to a fault, and (quite a bit of) sarcasm.
Cook for any length of time to achieve varying results. All promise to be rich rich rich.
Katy Gunn - a DIYer with a vengeance, wrote and produced her solo EP - well equipped with rich vocal harmonies, soulful grooves and an intimate songwriter's sensibility. Sarcastically witty "exquisite pop" as quoted by her CD Baby review, Katy Gunn's music is all at once dark and blissful, daring and eclectic while maintaining accessibility as she always finds a way to lay down a hook with particular sophistication. To top it off, her voice is one you won't be forgetting anytime soon.
From the age of two, Katy routinely stole her brother's violin and practiced secretly in the broom closet. The path to a musical life seemed inevitable from that point on. Dropping out of high school to study classical violin at the Oberlin Conservatory, she performed at home and abroad as soloist and concert master, until eventually moving beyond the staid classical world to pursue her own musical language. Katy traveled restlessly between San Francisco, West Hollywood, Chicago, New York, Spain and Brazil before eventually settling in Williamsburg (Brooklyn), where she currently resides.
Nothing like your typical rock band, come to a show and you will find a seven piece group with three part vocal harmony, two violins (katy will dazzle you as she sings and plays the violin - both at the same time) and a complete rhythm section sure to please. Her self-released EP is a willing teaser for the upcoming album, "Beautiful Things," yet another DIY accomplishment to be released in the fall of 2010.
Artists We Also Like: Bjork, Tribe Called Quest, Portishead, Tori Amos, Dirty Projetors, Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Beastie Boys,
Influences: Bettie Paige, Ella Fitzgerald, Wonder Woman, Tori Amos, Bjork, 1, the everlasting mystery of the universe
Thoughts on 2011:
1. tackle home projects
2. travel
3. take better pictures
4. be more organized
5. have more dinner parties
6. make more friends
7. be less grumpy in the morning
8. be more patient
9. be less of a consumer, more of a DIYer
10. read...more
11. cook a lot
12. have another child
13. plant a garden
"Every plan is a tiny prayer to Father Time."
A sample of how RS1.0 are stabled in a fixture. Because all 6 LEDs are on a 9" aluminum PCB, the heat dissipation is pretty good even if some of the back surface may not be touching. What this means is that the craftsmanship of DIYer is not so demanding. :)
update: 9/6/07 this table was featured as part of an article about DIYers in the NY Times: (read here), and included with it was this picture of lil' ol' me. (to see the whole slide show of all the Hackers, click here)
Thanks to Tortuga Audio, it is easy to repair a broken Melos Pho-Tentiometer with another light dependent volume control, and not be forced into having to use a standard/stepped potentiometer for repair. This preserves the sound that made the SHA Gold special. My SHA Gold sat broken for two years, there were no repair parts available.
In the summer of 2013, Tortuga Audio made their LDR3X board available to the public. My SHA Gold is making music again!
I am not a big DIYer, but I was able to install the LDR3X board myself.
Made in Portugal, AJP is launching a perfectly scaled 175cc adventure motorcycle for the DIYers who prefer light and fast bikes: includes hard luggage, GPS, skid plates and all—we'll be writing up more of this on Overland Tech and Travel.
To help DIYer's.
For DIY drain & refill of groaning AWD Versatrak rear end.
May also be useful for other GM Versatrak rear ends.
Both are 8mm allen. Torque each to 23 foot pounds.
my family has always been big on handmade gifts. the past two years, however, my sister and i in particular have tried to give almost exclusively handmade items for christmas. there may be a couple "store bought" items in the mix, but overall, we're DIYers.
it makes for a hectic november/december, trying to get everything finished in time, but in the end, it's really very satisfying.
The advent garlands we make are a series of origami boxes on a garland. Each day you get to open a box in a count down to an event. A lot of people also use them from party favors/decorations at things like baby showers, weddings, and birthdays. There are so many DIYers out there that we started putting together kits for people to join in the fun of making these unique decorations.
We string the boxes on ribbon, floral garlands, and light strings. The boxes are little pyramid shapes that open up like a flower. We customize the tags, but mostly they are done countdown style with the numbers going from one to the end (most are 12 day and 24 days sets, but we also do 14 day ones for Valentines and such).
I love the origami, its really soothing and fun to do. I think next to the fairy wings we make the advent garlands are my favorite to make.
The advent garlands we make are a series of origami boxes on a garland. Each day you get to open a box in a count down to an event. A lot of people also use them from party favors/decorations at things like baby showers, weddings, and birthdays. There are so many DIYers out there that we started putting together kits for people to join in the fun of making these unique decorations.
We string the boxes on ribbon, floral garlands, and light strings. The boxes are little pyramid shapes that open up like a flower. We customize the tags, but mostly they are done countdown style with the numbers going from one to the end (most are 12 day and 24 days sets, but we also do 14 day ones for Valentines and such).
I love the origami, its really soothing and fun to do. I think next to the fairy wings we make the advent garlands are my favorite to make.
Build Your Own Dream Camper Van for less than £1000 - That’s including the cost of the van! by Matthew & Stuart Ball.
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- U380 is a kind of auto device for reading and erasing trouble code in vehicles, sometimes
called car reader
- Works with all 1996 and newer cars & trucks that are OBD II compliant
- Reads and clears generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and turns
off check engine light
- Supports multiple trouble code requests: generic codes, pending codes and manufacturer's
specific codes
- Easy-to-read crystal-clear backlit 2-line LCD display
- Stand-alone unit with no need for an additional laptop computer to operate
- Performs continuous DTC scan
- Safely communicates with the on-board computer
- No batteries needed-powered via detachable OBD II cable
- Specially designed for DIYers and car-owners
- User manual contains diagnostic trouble code definitions
The advent garlands we make are a series of origami boxes on a garland. Each day you get to open a box in a count down to an event. A lot of people also use them from party favors/decorations at things like baby showers, weddings, and birthdays. There are so many DIYers out there that we started putting together kits for people to join in the fun of making these unique decorations.
We string the boxes on ribbon, floral garlands, and light strings. The boxes are little pyramid shapes that open up like a flower. We customize the tags, but mostly they are done countdown style with the numbers going from one to the end (most are 12 day and 24 days sets, but we also do 14 day ones for Valentines and such).
I love the origami, its really soothing and fun to do. I think next to the fairy wings we make the advent garlands are my favorite to make.
The advent garlands we make are a series of origami boxes on a garland. Each day you get to open a box in a count down to an event. A lot of people also use them from party favors/decorations at things like baby showers, weddings, and birthdays. There are so many DIYers out there that we started putting together kits for people to join in the fun of making these unique decorations.
We string the boxes on ribbon, floral garlands, and light strings. The boxes are little pyramid shapes that open up like a flower. We customize the tags, but mostly they are done countdown style with the numbers going from one to the end (most are 12 day and 24 days sets, but we also do 14 day ones for Valentines and such).
I love the origami, its really soothing and fun to do. I think next to the fairy wings we make the advent garlands are my favorite to make.
as a poor-man's detachable interface, I'm using IC sockets and heatshrink tubing. you can see that this arrangement lets me remove the front panel entirely without having to unsolder. its an extra detail that many DIYers leave out but it really is worth the effort.
The advent garlands we make are a series of origami boxes on a garland. Each day you get to open a box in a count down to an event. A lot of people also use them from party favors/decorations at things like baby showers, weddings, and birthdays. There are so many DIYers out there that we started putting together kits for people to join in the fun of making these unique decorations.
We string the boxes on ribbon, floral garlands, and light strings. The boxes are little pyramid shapes that open up like a flower. We customize the tags, but mostly they are done countdown style with the numbers going from one to the end (most are 12 day and 24 days sets, but we also do 14 day ones for Valentines and such).
I love the origami, its really soothing and fun to do. I think next to the fairy wings we make the advent garlands are my favorite to make.
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This list is a collection of upcycling projects involving some of the most common or most accessible upcycling items available. If you’re a regular DIYer or just someone who wants to add an element of interest to your home, here are some well-liked ideas.
Ladders
Old ladders, especially when painted or stained, can transform into a few different pieces. One favorite is as a blanket holder in a cozy living room. Another is shelving created by connecting two ladders with matching pieces of wood.
Kitchen Islands from Dressers and Desks
Kitchen islands can be made of many re-purposed pieces of furniture such as a desk or dresser. Shabby chic is a popular finish, but you can stain it to match your cupboards as well. Applying some fixtures to it such as a towel rod on one end, hooks on its back side, and a new top in any material you see fit for your kitchen make the island optimally functional.
Bed Coverlet from Cast Off Tablecloth
Cloth tablecloths have unique patterns you might not find in the usual department store bedding sections. The thin material can offer a nice, thin option for summer time. You can also just use the tablecloth as end-of-bed cover where your shoe would lie if you were to wear them, just like a hotel.
Electrical/Plumbing Pipe Curtain Rods
Old electrical or plumbing pipe can make an unusually modern upgrade to a space. It can fit a variety of decorative styles including contemporary, cottage, and rustic. Aside from curtain rods, you can make an entirely divided space where there wasn’t already in a small space, offer a space privacy, or hide existing eye soar storage.
Bath Shelf
A wooden plank of any kind can be made into a bath shelf used to house a floral arrangement in a vase, reading materials, beverages, bubble bath or other bath accessories. This is one cute way to spruce up a bathroom, especially to add a pop of color to an otherwise plain colored or white bathroom. Having a focal point of a bathroom is one popular design trend. This could highlight a great bathtub if you have one.
Barn Doors
What would this listicle be without barn doors?! Barn doors make especially good options for places with minimal space because they free-up the space that would otherwise be the doorway. They provide a very aesthetically pleasing option for a strong barrier of privacy between the master bedroom and the rest of the house.
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CeCe Caldwell’s Paints began with the dream to find an earth- and people-friendly paint for furniture and home decor. Our self-priming mineral paints have no volatile organic compounds, contain no acrylic co-polymers, solvents, formaldehyde, ammonia, ethylene glycol or toxic heavy metals. The minerals are clay, porcelain clay, and chalk blended into a water-based solution. Our products are easy enough for a first time DIYer and perform well enough for use by professionals. www.cececaldwells.com
Photo by Justin Garner.
It is considered to be New York City's premiere rubber stamp shop. The shop is small but the selection is pretty great for those DIYers looking to create with ink and paper. It is located at 22 Eighth Avenue (between Jane & West 12th Streets).
This photo is a late grab as I've nothing in the can, but it illustrates this very interesting court judgement.
The judgement comes as no surprise at all, but it's a warning for all operators of domestic CCTV. With equipment and storage becoming cheaper every day, it's a piece of cake for anyone to install basic (or even complex) CCTV to their house, and products like the Ring door camera make it easier still.
With DIYers dipping in, they're often not even doing a basic check of the legislation (or even common sense!).
You can't point a camera into your neighbour's garden, anymore than you can point them into your neighbour's bathroom! Even more of a massive no-no is anything to do with audio.
This is all laid out in user friendly guidance issued by the ICO. Maybe a QR code should be printed on the boxes of all kit!
An infographic of the basic home improvement tools a beginner DIYer needs! Please credit with a link to www.partnersplumbers.co.uk/blog/basic-diy-tools if you use this image, thanks!
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- With a U480, you may quickly find out trouble causes (troubleshooter) of electronically
controlled systems on your car
- Works with all 1996 and newer cars & trucks that are OBD II compliant (including CAN protocol)
- Supports multiple trouble code requests: generic codes, pending codes and manufacturer's
specific codes
- Retrieves VIN (Vehicle Identification No.) on 2002 and newer vehicles that support mode 9
- Supports multiple trouble code requests: generic codes, pending codes and manufacturer’s
specific codes
- Easy-to-read crystal-clear backlit 2-line LCD display
- Stand-alone unit with no need for an additional laptop computer to operate
- No batteries needed-powered via detachable OBD II cable
- Specially designed for DIYers and car-owners
- User manual contains diagnostic trouble code definitions
- Support all VW, AUDI, SKODA, and SEAT. It matches all the functions of VAG1551/1552
- It works on all 1996 and newer cars & light trucks that are OBD II compliant (including the
VPW, PWM, ISO, KWP 2000 and CAN protocols)
- Reads and clears generic and manufacturer specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
- Reading freeze frame data
- Testing I/M reading status
- Reading vehicle info
- Oxygen sensor test
- Updatable via the internet using the included serial port cable
- Internal Power: 9v (1*6F22)
- External Power: 10.0 to 15.5 V provided via vehicle battery
- Specially designed for DIYers and car-owners
- Package included:
- 1 * U600 Memo scanner
- 1 * OBD II cable
- 1 * Serial port cable
- 1 * 6F22 battery
- 1 * User's manual
- 1 * Carrying case
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Our annual kitchen issue looks at three amazing transformations, offering inspiration for selecting details like appliances, lighting, tile, and more. We also spotlight 5 must-have saws for DIYers and tour a painstakingly restored Prairie-style house.
- Works on all VW, AUDI, SKODA, and SEAT vehicles. It can nearly do the same work as that of a
VAG1551/1552
- Works on all 1996 and newer cars & light trucks that are OBD II compliant (including the VPW,
PWM, ISO, KWP 2000 and CAN protocols)
- Reads and clears generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
- Reading freeze frame data
- Testing I/M reading status
- Reading vehicle info
- Updatable via the internet using the included serial port cable
- Internal Power: 9v (1*6F22)
- External Power: 10.0 to 15.5 V provided via vehicle battery
- Specially designed for DIYers and car-owners
- Package included:
- 1 * U585 Memo scanner
- 1 * OBD II cable
- 1 * Serial port cable
- 1 * 6F22 battery
- 1 * User's manual
- 1 * Carrying case
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