Category Archives: diy

How To: Build a RFID Fridge

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This post is dedicated to all those guys who love their beer! At the Hacked Gadgets blog, a video has been posted which gives tips on how to install  a RFID lock in you’re bar fridge. “RFID, or Radio Frequency ID, is everywhere: key cards in office buildings, electronic tollbooths and even passports. But how do you take that technology and use it for something a little more personal? Today on Sy

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How To: Remove Stakes

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Those who have planted trees in their lifetime have also faced the problem of removing the support stakes, once the job is done. Here is an excerpt from an interesting post, which gives tips on removing a stake or a fencepost. “The first technique I learned from a local was fairly ingenious, in fact I remember believing it was bullshit when it was explained to me until I actually saw it work. My brother and I later used this technique to pull a basketball hoop pole straight out of the ground at our house i

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How To: Remove Stains from Granite

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Granite looks great in the house but maintaining it is a whole another story. Here is an easy way to remove stains and all you need are the following ingredients:

* 1 cup of bleached flour * 2 to 3 tablespoons of dishwashing liquid * enough water to create a paste similar to cake batter

“Mix the poltice thoroughly and then apply it directly to the stain. Make sure to apply the mixture 1/4″ to 1/2″ thick. Cover the poltice with plastic wrap and tape it to the countertop to c

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How To Build A Sunroom

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It’s always a good idea to get some Vitamin D and hence adding a sunroom makes sense. For any good sunroom, there are some pre-requisites like an airy room, large windows and electricity.

“First find out where the best place for the sunroom will be. You will want lots of sun exposure this will be important the placement of the sunroom.

Size of the sunroom how large do you want the room and what will your budget allow. Once you feel you have dimensions of the sunroom you will want to g

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DIY: Electrical Outlets

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Adding electrical outlets is always tricky (and might we add risky) business. However there is very informative post on Howsed, which gives the reader step by step instructions on how to install an electric outlet without electrocuting yourself.

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How To Build A Staggered Stud Wall

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Audiophiles and videophiles will love this DIY tutorial from DIY Home Theatre Design. The blog has posted a post on how to build staggered stud walls, which prevent sound from getting out of your HT setup.

“In a regular stud wall, sound waves hit one side of the drywall, travel through the stud and into the drywall on the other side. Since the stud connects the two sheets of drywall, the sound has a solid path to travel through. The trick is to separate both sides of the wall.”

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