By way of maker muse Jeri Ellsworth comes this great project log site, 4HV.org, for those pursuing high-voltage projects. We've linked to a few projects from here over the years, but it's worth bringing it to the top again. Seen here is Marko's DRSSTC (Double Resonant Solid State Tesla Coil). [Thanks, Jeri!]
Read more »Everything but the kitchen sink.
Growing Potted Hydrangeas: {Tip Sheet}
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Soil: Mixture of two parts loam to one each of sand, leaf mold, dried cow manure; add a teaspoon of bone meal to each pot.
Water: Potted hydrangeas demand a lot of water; soak pots twice a day in growing season.
Workshop panorama
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I love this panoramic series of photos of Matthew Good's workshop. He describes the contents:
Read more »What Is a Squirrel Cage Furnace Blower?
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A squirrel cage furnace blower is a type of fans that is found in a furnace.
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Hobo Stove Cooking
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You can fix breakfast (lunch or dinner) in a matter of minutes on this portable, easy-to-construct tin-can stove.
Read more »In the Maker Shed: 54 Piece Bit Driver Kit
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Got some strange screws that need unscrewing? Want to get in there and modify some gear the manufacturer didn't trust you to open? Maybe you need to pick up the new 54 Piece Bit Driver Kit over in the Maker Shed.
This kit includes a magnetized driver with metal shaft, swivel top, and rubberized grip, a 60 mm extension, a 130 mm flexible extension, and 54 bits. By iFixit.
Read more »Do You Need a Fireplace Hood?
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Soot and smoke can ruin your wallpaper, paintings and walls when a fireplace hood must be replaced.
Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.
What Does an Expansion Tank Inlet Do in Electric Water Heaters?
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Many homes are now fitted with electric water heaters.
Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.
Weekend Project: Pinhole Panoramic Camera
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A sturdy, panoramic design pinhole camera that uses 120 film.
Thanks go to Ross Orr for the original article in MAKE Volume 09.
Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System Maintenance
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Reverse osmosis water purification systems are a great way to clean your home's water.
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Kindle for Mac - can't search your books
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Kindle for Mac beta is out today, I am trying to like my Kindle while an iPad is looming... but the Kindle for Mac app does not allow searching.
Read more »Cool Idea: Bannister ropes
How to Check a Dishwasher Drain Hose
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The purpose of a dishwasher drain hose is to remove the water used during the wash cycle and drain it to your plumbings drain system.
Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.
4 Basement Floor Insulation Safety Tips
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Basement floor insulation is considered to be a very good investment for any homeowner.
Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.
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