Thursday, 30 June 2011

Goofus & Grumpus Comic book contest

I hope you guys like this short comic. I also uploadet a PDF file with this but I can't see it. If someone could tell me how to upload a file I would be very gratefull.
By: ZoDo

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Goofus-Grumpus-Comic-book-contest/

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Driftwood Lamp

Build an easy hanging light fixture from driftwood and spare parts.
By: kazmataz

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Driftwood-Lamp/

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Rube Goldberg machine

Let me explain the machine is not only a concept but also reinvention of past technology to accomplish a new task . In our chain reaction machine, we have the Arduino controller to power a motor that moves a candle next to a string. The candle burns the string that lets the weights on the other s...
By: BooKooDesigns

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Rube-Goldberg-machine/

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Finally! A Cool Use For Dead Batteries

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�If you're like me, you save your spent batteries in some container. When the container threatens to overflow, you take it to a recycling center or a store that has a recycling drop off. Right? Now we have a reason… Continue reading on Curbly.com

Source: http://www.curbly.com/diy-maven/posts/10483-finally-a-cool-use-for-dead-batteries

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changeable character template whiteboard

one of the hardest things about writing/ drawing comics has to be character creation, a dodgy nose here and a bad hair cut there can make a budding comic book enthusiast, head desk over and over again. this problem usually sees people adopt pencils to draw there characters which leads to mistakes wi...
By: drac5290

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/changeable-character-template-whiteboard/

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Password protected Secret Telling Arduino!

I was fooling around with my Arduino UNO and started making some cool things. One of them was a password protected secret telling Arduino! You don't need anything but a computer and an Arduino! Programming This is the code I used! void setup() { pinMode(13, OUTPUT);   Serial.begin(9600); ...
By: simonfrfr

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Password-protected-Secret-Telling-Arduino/

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Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Bosch Hammer Drill Driver Video

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Tim Carter demonstrates the new Bosch Hammer Drill Driver. He shows how fast it can drill 3 inches into solid concrete.

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

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Reclaimed Barnwood Ceiling Warms up Study

For those of you fascinated with the idea of implementing recycled or "reclaimed" wood into your home, here's another use for old barnwood: Put it on the ceiling. A wood ceiling can add warmth and coziness to a room (and...

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

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Testing: 8 Odd Ways to Get Rid of Ants

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The summer months can often mean an influx of unwelcome guests. No, we're not talking about visiting relatives...we're talking about ants. And if you're not into chemical sprays (which rarely seem to work anyway), it might be time to try a homemade approach. Here are 8 ways to get rid of ants using common items available right in your cupboards.

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In my old apartment, I lived below a frat guy who never had time to clean his place. I didn't really discover this until I had to ask him for a flashlight one day. When he opened his door, an empty bag of potato chips rolled across the floor like a tumbleweed. He was living in a wild west of his own bachelorhood.

The big problem came when he moved out. The ants that had been feeding in his apartment, now without a food source, started to crawl in through the odd crack in the ceiling, the tops of the windows...really anywhere they could. So, I had an ant problem. Chemical sprays seemed to work for a little while, but were a temporary fix. It would kill the immediate invasion of ants, but not the second and third fronts. I also didn't like the idea of my house carrying the scent of eu de Raid (or the idea of my pets or guests breathing in the fumes).

I kept a list of the different natural methods I used to get rid of ants, all culled from internet message boards and advice-giving friends. Here's what worked...and what didn't:

- Mint leaves. Did you know that an ant can carry up to 50 times its own weight? Oh yeah, they can totally carry crushed mint leaves too. The thinking here is that the ants object to the mint's scent compounds...but maybe mine wanted to make mojitos in their little ant colony? I don't know.
- Cayenne pepper. The capsaicin in cayenne pepper is an irritant to ants, making them stay away. So, I sprinkled cayenne pepper around a particularly active spot near the floorboards. This worked for a day, but then Roscoe (my cat) tried to "clean up" the pepper. I had to stop this little experiment.
- Baby powder. The cornstarch in baby powder (I generally don't buy the kind that contain talc) is another irritant to ants. Like the cayenne pepper, I sprinkled it around a particularly active area and waited. The ants did appear to go away, but at least two guests had thought I had spilled flour and tried to helpfully sweep it up.
- Cornmeal. This is going to sound a bit gruesome: Cornmeal makes ants explode. They take the grains home, eat them and then presumably drink some water. The grains expand inside the ant, and then boom, tiny fireworks. Did I see this happen? No. There was remarkably less cornmeal by the end of the first day, but the ants kept returning to bring home more cornmeal. I had effectively made an ant feeding trough. Forget this idea.
- Cinnamon. The ants walked around any area that had been dusted with cinnamon, but didn't avoid the area entirely. (My house did smell lovely, though.) Many people swear by this one, so I'm wondering if they're using a really strong, fresh batch of ground cinnamon. But for me, no dice.
- Bay leaves. Like the issue I ran into with cinnamon, the ants walked around any area that had a crushed bay leaf near it, but ultimately did not avoid the area entirely. Again, I'm wondering if fresh bay leaves would be more effective (since they do smell stronger, and ants allegedly hate their scent) than dried.
- Vodka. A 3-to-1 ratio of vodka to water, poured into a spray bottle, was recommended to me by a friend. I sprayed this all over the kitchen. While it did kill the ants, the kitchen also smelled of vodka, giving guests the wrong impression.
- Dish liquid and water mix. This is, hands-down, the most effective way to get rid of ants. I used about two tablespoons' worth diluted in a pint of water. Transfer the solution into a spray bottle. Spritz near windows, doors and cracks, but don't wipe it away. This apparently destroys the scent trail that alerts more ants to come on down. Then, spray any roaming ants with this solution to, well, kill them (and okay, then wipe the ants away). It works surprisingly fast.

Want more tips for getting rid of household pests? Check out...
The Daily Fix: Get Rid of Aphids Naturally
The Daily Fix: Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Mosquito Prevention: The 10 Most Bizarre Tips

Have an outdoor ant problem? Watch this video on how to use citrus oil to take back your garden...

 

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Using Bt for Organic Caterpillar Control in Your Garden

Grape leaffolder caterpillars munching away on our young vineyard.
If caterpillars are devouring your garden, one safe and effective way to get rid of them is by applying Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), a naturally occurring, organic bacteria that can be applied as a liquid or powder. Read on to find out more.


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Sack truck knapsack sprayer back saver mod

This is how I modified a knapsack sprayer and a sack truck into a back saving wheeled sprayer. I have a back problem that is aggravated by using a knapsack sprayer, the weeds still grow and need to be sprayed but my back is not capable of the weight of 20kg of water plus having to carry it around...
By: Dr Qui

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Sack-truck-knapsack-sprayer-back-saver-mod/

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Using Bt for Organic Caterpillar Control in Your Garden

Grape leaffolder caterpillars munching away on our young vineyard.
If caterpillars are devouring your garden, one safe and effective way to get rid of them is by applying Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), a naturally occurring, organic bacteria that can be applied as a liquid or powder. Read on to find out more.


Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/danny-lipford/~3/tBgQ30I_Dn8/

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Alternative to Stud Finders

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In cases where stud finders don't work, or if you don't have a stud detector, you can locate framing studs the old fashion way. Wall studs can be found using a nail, a hammer and a little observation.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/888_Alternative_to_Stud_Finders.shtml

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Fun Looks for Teen Bedroom Doors

Teenagers can be very particular about the style of their bedroom decor. Not only does this influence the look of the room itself, but it also impacts the decor on their bedroom door.

Source: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/fun-looks-teen-bedroom-doors

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Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Marble Floor Repair and Cleaning

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There are several possible causes of cracks in your marble floors. Using wall grout, you can do floor repairs and hide those cracks. Oxygen bleach makes a great marble floor cleaner.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/881_Marble_Floor_Repair_and_Cleaning.shtml

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Rock Your Little One to Sleep Nerd Style

You know that drink holder that came with your computer that says "CD ROM" on it? Turn out it can be used for more than just a beverage shelf. With this simple script, you can program it to open and close endlessly. Tie it to a baby rocker and you've just got yourself a few precious hours of freedom from being a parent. [via]


Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Diyhappy/~3/S56T-oe79JA/rock-your-little-one-to-sleep-nerd-style

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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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my pull pin grenade

my bomb this is what you need get this start with this look very close at what i do and add this put 8 yellow pieces on it like so then make this make it like the first one but with green pieces this is the hard part if it falls apart its now the pin make this now its bomb time pu...
By: birch8

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/my-pull-pin-grenade/

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How 2 Roast Your Chicken With a Chicken Plug Roaster!

Ingredients1 Whole 3-5lb chicken 1/2 tablespoon Lemon pepper1/2 tablespoon Kosher salt 1/2 tablespoon Poultry seasoning1/2 tablespoon Dill 3-4 Garlic cloves1/2 Onion 1 Sprig of fresh rosemary1/2 bottle local microbrew (IPA or Amber for more flavor) Directions:Prepare Chicken Plug Roaster-...
By: The Big Plugowski

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Roast-Your-Chicken-With-a-Chicken-Plug-Roas/

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The Ultimate Vehicle

This build is not for the faint of heart as it is very involved and my take up to a half hour to complete. Gather your parts Chassis: 3x 1x2 flat 1x 2x2 flat 5x 2x3 flat 2x 2x4 flat 3x 2x6 flat 3x 2x8 flat 3x 2x4 axle 2x 1x2 white grates See picture 1 1x 1x2 single stud See ...
By: TheKnerd

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Vehicle/

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TinyDice LED die (Arduino compatible)

I used an ATtiny25 to control some LEDs, it generates a number randomly and displays it as a die. It first displays light sequence, then the random number and it finally goes to sleep, consuming less than 0.1uA untill someone presses the button and wakes it up to start again, battery will last a...
By: emihackr97

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-die-Arduino-compatible/

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Knex Model 24 Stick Grenade

Intro This is my Knex model 24 stick grenade. I give credit to knexxpro for the warhead, although I got the idea from TheMoonMaster's essential guide to Knex grenades.When I saw the first one, I thought I could make that look like a stick grenade's warhead. He did say it was Mykailo's grenade, so ...
By: stryker3

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Model-24-Stick-Grenade/

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Monday, 27 June 2011

Twi_X10 - The synergy of Twitter and X10

The goal of this Instructable is to show you how to automate your home lighting (or appliances) with X10, setup your computer to control the devices, and then get Twitter to do the control. Experience with Python, the Linux command line, and Twitter's dev api will help make this Instructable easier ...
By: kivid

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/TwiX10-The-synergy-of-Twitter-and-X10/

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The Ultimate Cash, Credit or Debit Shopping Quiz

With so many things to buy in today?s consumer-oriented world, shoppers have a variety of ways to pay for their purchases. Each mode of payment has its distinct advantages and disadvantages.


Source: http://feeds.howstuffworks.com/~r/DailyStuff/~3/oLhY_Bh_De8/cash-credit-or-debit-shopping-quiz.htm

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Vinyl Tiles - A Practical Kitchen Choice

Looking to upgrade your kitchen but you're on a tight budget? One alternative you might want to consider is giving your new kitchen a new vinyl tile floor.

Source: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/vinyl-tiles-practical-choice

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Mega Roundup: 20 Modern Gardens to Delight and Inspire!

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It's 95 degrees today and all I can think about is retreating to a lush garden with a cold drink and a good book. �If that garden happens to have a pool, all the better. �Instead, the reality of my yard is a rectangle of semi-alive grass surrounded by vinyl fencing. �It's boring and drab, but after drooling over these modern gardens, I'm starting to see some serious potential. �If your yard is in a similar state, it's time to hop on board the inspiration train! �Here are over 20 modern gardens that are sure to delight the eye and get those creative juices flowing. � … Continue reading on Curbly.com

Source: http://www.curbly.com/capreek/posts/10470-mega-roundup-20-modern-gardens-to-delight-and-inspire

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Time Lapse Batch Image Manipulation Using Python

I recently found a cool Time Lapse app for my phone, but the files needed to be rotated and touched up a bit to make them into a movie. I wrote a Python script to do that, and am sharing that with you here. Gather Images I'm using an app called T...
By: aspro648

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-Lapse-Batch-Image-Manipulation-Using-Python/

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How to Replace a Single Pole Wall Switch

How to Replace a Single Pole Wall Switch
Replacing a standard, single pole wall light switch is an easy DIY project that only requires a few tools and a little know how. Read this article to find out how to replace a light switch in your home.


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