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Broken Water Heater: Useful Steps understand
By: Info Du An Ha Noi
Tags: DIY

Now that your older, broken or leaking water heater is removed you will now have to handle the reverse and install the newer device. Is basically identical shoes procedure as removing that old one, only in stop.

Don’t forget about the big baby dolls. Because smaller toys wind up on ground level and in mouths very often, complete to give some thought to washing it. Larger toys, such as exersaucers, gyms, etc, are often neglected. These toys could be just as germ-laden once the smaller toys and also require to be sanitized occasionally. Some larger plastic toys can be used outside and washed with soapy water and a garden house. Will be easier, however, is just to use the majority of people surface sanitizing spray on the toys typical basis.

That day when we took bids from the contractors (and we had already spent the associated with our money the grading and nha vuon pandora foundation) — plus came in over 3 x the amount that we budgeted, my girlfriend turned if you and said “you’re framework.” I had a sort of sinking feeling from my chest. My thoughts went to those days in school and I thought about shop, beginning woodworking: the importance of working along with a good involving plans. In the victorian era a class I never took.

A gate is great if you wouldn’t want to crate or make use of a leash to contain doggy. To get you going there here are the reasons why you should purchase and install gates.

Cedar siding is cheaper to install while getting the traditional and also feel onto it. With regular maintenance and painting existence of cedar siding can be 30 years or a good deal. A key to extending the life expecting of cedar is keep it away from water. Don’t allow the above gutters to drip on the base of the house or splash on a siding.

Measure your puppy from its nose to the rump when its lying down. Add another 4 to 6 inches to discover the proper length within the best pre-built dog coop.

Now is often a good time clean the medial of your shed and just before purchasing ready for that new gardening season. Traverse all of your tools and equipment and give them all a good cleaning and oiling in planning for incorporate. If any of one’s tools are broken beyond repair, may be a good time to throw them away and replace them. Rearrange your tools in such a way that are to be able to find to have to whenever you need him.

Garfield Park Conservatory is open every day from 9am to 5pm but have particular late hours on Wednesdays and stay open until 8pm. Admission is free which is unquestionably a wonderful thing but additionally do ask that you’re making a payment. There is a parking lot right next to the building which usually is also no charge. So, really, what are you using? Money for gas and road fat free popcorn. Not bad. Oh, unless you get hooked in gift shop, then there’s no telling what kind of money you’ll spend. Those places and zoos seem to have cornered business when you’re really funky and cool gift shop trinkets.
Wedding Trends for 2020
By: Ivy Summer
Tags: Wedding Planning, Weddings, DIY, Wedding Planner, Wedding Trends

Wedding Trends for 2020

I’m super excited to explore the trendiest wedding ideas as we approach the new year (& I know you are, too). The cool thing about trends is that you can make them your own; it’s fun inspiration that you can make unique to you.

1. Seating charts printed on mirrors

This is a really beautiful, trendy approproach to creating a seating chart. It’s attractive to couples who love the DIY look (or LLWDIO, which is what I call “looks like we did it ourselves) because you can either DIY or get it printed by a vendor for pick-up or shipped right to your home.

2. Undeniably unique wedding invitations

When you reach a certain stage in your life, it’s totally possible to receive a dozen wedding invitations in a single year. If you’re getting married, how do you differentiate your wedding invitations from everyone else’s? It’s the very first impression your guests get of what your wedding might be like. It’s the beginning of the story you’re going to tell about your love & how you want to celebrate it. Take into account what trinkets, items or styles that make you & your partner marvel, excited & in part, describe who you are.

3. Dark mood/style (emerald, maroon, dark blue)

There are so many colors to consider, but don’t forget the many dark shades that can bring in bold vibes to your wedding aesthetic. It doesn’t matter if it’s spring or summer — even one dark color in your palette can make your style pop & they pair especially well with silver, gold or copper accents.

4. Alternatives to guest books (bucket list book)

Take it a step further by taking a picture of yourselves doing the bucket list items, share them with your guests & don’t be afraid to keeping using your wedding day hashtag! Celebration is my favorite way to waltz through life & I hope you find a bit of inspiration for your wedding day in these trends.

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Why You Shouldn’t Drive On Old Tyres
By: Lachlan
Tags: Mechanic, Mobile Mechanic, DIY, Advice, Tyres

Tyres are a one of those few things about vehicle ownership that you almost never want to leave to chance but, we spend so much time talking about how much tread is left on a tyre while ignoring the other important things to keep in mind.

Much the same as ogres, tyres are like onions; they have a lot of layers. These layers consist of a bunch of different components and materials including canvas, steel and most importantly, rubber. Even though there are many different layers, the rubber layers are the reason that older tyres are more prone to failure.

As rubber ages it becomes harder and more brittle, which leads to a couple of dangerous downsides. As the rubber is harder, it often doesn’t have as much grip, meaning it takes longer for you to stop and turn, which is dangerous in an emergency situation.

By far the more dangerous outcome of rubber aging is tyre failure. This occurs due to the brittle nature of old rubber which cracks and can allow the layers of the tyre to separate. Once these layers separate, it is quite common for them to split apart completely while driving around.

So how can you tell if your tyre is too old?

There’s a couple of ways but, the easiest by far is to check the date of manufacture on the tyre. This little oval shaped stamp on the side of the tyre is 4 digits and is read left to right with the first 2 numbers being the week of manufacture and the last 2 being the year. You can see this below.

This is a really simple process and you should be able to check this while checking your tyre pressures. The general rule is the 5 years is the limit of life for most tyres.

The other thing to check is for cracking on the shoulder or sidewall of the tyre. This cracking is the rubber becoming brittle in front of your eyes and, once it is bad enough that you can tell, it may be time to get new tyres.

Remember though, you can always ask one of our friendly Kashy mechanics if you need more help.
How to polish wooden furniture at home?
By: Kanza Imran
Tags: Furniture, Wood, DIY, Home, Living Room

Now that you know enough about polishes, let's get to the real process. The process is divided into the following steps:

Prepare the polish

If you are using natural polish, you have to make the solution by mixing an equal amount of both ingredients. For example, in vinegar and lemon juice solution, both ingredients could be 1/2 cup in quantity.

It should be made just before polishing and should not be stored for a longer time. Spray bottles can be used for storing the polish. If you are using chemical polish, you don't need to do much preparation.

Clean the furniture

Cleaning the furniture before polish is a must. If we do not clean the furniture, the dust and debris will become part of the polish. To avoid this inconvenience, clean the furniture with a damp cloth first. Then wipe it with a dry cloth. The cloth used must be made up of microfiber.

Solutions, either store-bought or homemade, can be used to clean the white spots on the furniture. Drying of the furniture must not be delayed because the remaining moisture can damage the wood.

Removing of wax

To remove wax, damp the cloth with wax remover and rub on the surface of the furniture. Wipe it with a dry cloth when the surface has dried. Remember, always try the remover in a small spot on furniture beforehand. If wax is left behind, it can damage the furniture.

Homemade wax remover can also be used such as vinegar and water solution.

How to apply the polish?

Here comes the part when you actually polish the furniture.

First of all divide the furniture into different sections. Then damp the cloth slightly with polish and try on a small patch. If the polish is okay, move forward to applying it to all the sections. Use as much polish as you need shine in your furniture. Pay special attention to corners or crevices.

Repeat the process until you get the look you want. Regularly polish the surface of furniture to keep it new. Remember, wax remover should only be used when you have applied wax on the surface of furniture, otherwise, skip the step.
How I Remodeled My House Cheaply With No Training and Only a Handful of Tools
By: Mary Devries
Tags: Self Improvement, This Happened To Me, Frugal, Home Improvement, DIY

Originally I wanted to carpet the basement family room. But the $1000 estimate for even cheap carpeting was breaking the bank with all the other work needed. We stopped at Home Depot on the way back from the discount carpet store. There was a closeout on decent-looking cheap peel and stick linoleum tiles.

“It won’t last of course, but it will do to cover the broken up asbestos flooring until we can afford to carpet,” my spouse suggested. For under $50 we had a temporary solution that looked and worked great. Eight years later it is still holding strong and we haven’t needed to do anything else.

I wanted to do a full-up bathroom remodels but not only was the cost prohibitive but I also couldn’t imagine the disruption of the average four weeks for each bathroom. We had three kids adjusting to life back in the states and I couldn’t see throwing that level of remodeling chaos into the mix.

But every time we used either of the upstairs bathrooms it rained in the basement so doing nothing wasn’t an option either. We called a plumber in for the basic repairs needed to stop the rain. Structural issues dealt with it was time for cosmetic concerns.

We hired Miracle Method to resurface the tub and tile surround in one bathroom and the shower in the other bathroom. In only three days we went from a baby blue, tired-looking tub and walls to a beautiful professional-looking white in one room and from a highly dated pink shower to a modern clean looking speckled tan shower in the other.

Miracle Method guarantees their work for five years. We did have them come back once for a chip but otherwise, it’s been great and we are going on 8 years now. Like the basement carpet, we saw our choice as punting the problem to the future but the cheap option has stood the test of time.

I purchased a gorgeous pedestal sink for almost nothing from the ReStore and installed it myself using YouTube and google to guide the way. I also picked up a vanity and sink for the other bathroom which I refinished and then installed. We decided to go with new toilets to make use of the latest water-saving features.

Other projects we tackled ourselves involved replacing numerous light fixtures, installing medicine cabinets, repairing drywall holes, installing ceiling fans, and replacing most of the interior doors in the house.

The savings from our efforts allowed us to pay professionals to replace all the windows, redo the roof, and put up solar panels. Most importantly we were able to more quickly turn our house into a home where three children acclimated to life in the states and graduated from high school.

The moral of the story is you can do a lot more than you think if you take time to research and are willing to try. Settling for good enough frees you up to move on with life and invest in other priorities. Sometimes professionals are absolutely necessary and you should plan to pay them what they are worth.

And most importantly, there is a YouTube tutorial for every situation.
Scrappy Saturday: Peel & Stick Wallpaper Brings Joy!
By: Bernice Radle
Tags: Wallpaper, Incremental Development, Rénovation, DIY, Home Renovation

I renovate a lot of buildings and I cannot recommend peel and stick wallpaper enough — it is affordable, easy to install and has a high likelihood to bring joy.

Here in this bathroom, we decided to spark some smile action by adding the Chasing Paper Lipstick wallpaper to the back of the original medicine cabinet. Each time a person needs to get in there — BAM, there is funny lipstick in their face. With Chasing Paper selling this at $40 a sheet, it was a simple, affordable and super cute way to bring positive energy to the space. Because we aim to reduce costs in order to provide affordable homes to people, it is a small but important cost to the budget.

I am sharing this idea first because with COVID-19 keeping us more in our homes, doing something like this can lift spirits and jazz up a place. Have a home office that is boring you? A blank wall that should be a statement wall? This is not a Chasing Paper ad — you can use any company you’d like. We try to take a creative angle to all our projects here at Buffalove Development and thought that showing off our scrappy, DIY ideas would be fun to share with the Medium community.
Adjusting Driving Position for the Cockpit with FANATEC Podium DD1
Tags: DIY, Fanatec

Adjusting Driving Position for the Cockpit with FANATEC Podium DD1 MASKiracing Follow Feb 20 · 4 min read

The Motivation for the adjustment

Nowadays, I changed from FANATEC CSW V2.5 to FANATEC Podium DD1 and I felt pain in my wrist due to the strong FFB.

After considering and investigating the reason, I found that my body and the steering wheel were too near. When I turn the corner and I tilt the steering by over 90 degrees, I found the bottom wrist got pain. For example, I feel pain in my right wrist.

Though the DD1’s shaft is longer than the CSW V2.5, I just settle the DD1 by using the same holes on the cockpit. This makes the distance between the body and steering closer. Due to the high-torque motor which emits a max 20Nm torque, it’s bad for our body to continuously drive with an undesirable driving position.

Proper torque for a bolt of the real vehicle tire is about 100Nm. This DD1 can provide 1/5 of the torque.

By the way, when I stepped on the break, the front of the seat floated because the connection between the seat and frame is not appropriate. That had annoyed me.

The reason is the way of the usage of the L angle bracket. The below picture is from the back of the seat. The 4040 frame and the 4080 frame were connected with this one bracket. Though this bracket has the projection to fix the position of the bracket, it has a play. This caused the seat to float when I stepped on the brake. I had left this issue but I solved it together with the driving position issue. Please see the below sentences.

Before

These are the “before” pictures.

My Work for Proper Driving Position

I removed the seat one time.

I use this bracket like this.

I use 4040 frame like this as a bridge.

Nowadays, when I use VR with formula car, I felt the uncomfortable difference between my leg and the virtual driver’s leg position. So I made the height lower. As a result, the seat position went down by 4 cm.

I got two 4080 frames that had been used as the base of the seat.

Complete!

I feel comfortable with this driving position and the squeakiness vanished.

I use these gadgets in the picture.

The original design is here:

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Credit Gem: Billing Close Date
By: Citrine Credit Consultants
Tags: Credit, Mortgage, DIY, Loans

Hello Everyone!

In this post series “Credit Gems” I will be talking about techniques to increase your credit score! Today we will be taking a look at the billing close date and seeing how we can use it to increase our credit scores.

What Is A Billing Close Date

This date is the day that separates your account’s previous billing period from the upcoming one. When this happens the bank will issue you a bill showing your reward points and current balance owed which will be typically due between 21 and 25 days depending on the card.

How Can We Use This?

When your bill is generated this information is also sent to the credit bureaus to let them know your current balance that is expected to be paid. Understanding when your billing close date is can allow you to manipulate your credit score by adjusting your credit utilization which is 30% of your credit score.

Adjust Your Billing Close Date

Moving your billing close date is a little-known tactic that can help you give yourself a cushion to guarantee your utilization is always reported low. If you call your credit card company and let them know you want to change your due date for your bill it will also change the billing close date. This will allow you to pick any date allowing you to pick a day before an expense is needed to be paid. You can pay your credit card bill and have the lower utilization reported for that month then immediately use the same credit card to pay an expense that would normally increase your utilization.

Keep in mind before calling always make sure your account is in good standing!

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Google Photos goes physical. Got some old laptop lying around? Want…
By: Ivan Lesar
Tags: Software, IKEA, Hardware, DIY, LCD

Got some old laptop lying around? Want to throw it out but never managed to execute that step? Well, I suggest you learn to reuse your tech. With the “Right To Repair” swarming the global news pages, we should broaden our focus to cover all tech, and not just the phones and their manufacturers.

Requirements

Laptop

LCD Controller

Power Supply (12V 3A+)

Photo frame

Hobby drill

Assembly

1. Disassemble your laptop and take the LCD panel

2. Note the panel model usually written on a sticker on the back of the panel

3. Order a LCD controller for the noted model (Ebay, Aliexpress)

4. When delivered, connect the controller to the LCD panel

5. If everything works, try to fit the all of the components into a picture frame. I bought mine in IKEA because they had one with perfect fit dimensions.

6. Make sure to make alterations which are needed so the LCD panel fits the frame cutout perfectly. I had to take a chunk out of the back panel of the frame with a Dremel tool.

7. Test that everything works by attaching it to a device with a video output.

8. Assemble the frame back together by adding a back panel to cover all of the components.

9. That should be it. If none of the components are faulty, your screen will shine.

Putting it to good use

Since your new screen is not coupled with a piece of hardware which delivers the video signal, you can use it for whatever you want. I attached it to a Raspberry Pi Zero W which I had laying around.

I created a Google Photos smart photo album which adds all of my family member photos according to the faces which are appearing in photographs.

After that, whipped up a quick web app with a NodeJS backend which serves a random photo from that album.

Conclusion

I’m very pleased with couple of my latest creations because I stepped up my game and stopped making prototypes. The need for production ready, reliable and robust products just couldn’t be kept under the rug anymore.

You can expect more DIY tutorials in the future.

Share any worries that you might have about this build or improvements which you think I should consider.
Experience Leathercrafting with .Ar:ti
By: Weemigo Agency
Tags: Leather, Lifestyle, DIY, Leathercraft, Leatherworking

For a long time, leathercrafting was a hard-to-start hobby. Either you have to devote your life to it, have a workshop space, invest in tools and understand the right people, or live in the right area and attend specialized leather skills classes.

The passion for learning and making beautiful products is with Ar:ti|sans. They believe that education is self-confidence, that education is an exploration, and that education is DIY Education (Do It Yourself). By overcoming the barriers to the art of making, they hope to create a paradigm shift for many creative enthusiastic people around the world.

As more people become ancestral and traditional crafts as an antidote to modern life’s ever faster pace, Ar:ti|sans believes that her leathercraft kits will go a long way to improve skills and reassure you.

.Ar:ti|sans hopes that people enjoy their beautiful DIY leathercraft skills training, packaged in one compact box. This is the perfect base from which anyone who wants to learn and explore the rich legacy of leathercraft can find their way.

Join their cause and help spread the art and share your leathercraft projects with the world.

Experience the art of making.
Keeping Your Clothes In The Loop
Tags: Environment, Circulareconomy, DIY, Zero Waste, Clothing

By buying or selling pre-loved fashion on totel.ly you are already prolonging the life and value of a product. You are keeping it in the loop as it is re-loved, re-used and perhaps even repaired and re- fashioned by its new owner. It could be that you bump into it again during its future loops!

Reselling and swapping are definitely fun and important ways in which we can cut the waste out of the journey. Reducing waste like this will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the reliance on resources through manufacturing. The older the clothes, the less microfibre they wash into the waters. Instead, ‘waste’ has become an asset.

But, there will be a day when the circled item can loop no more.

There is no landfill in the natural world — instead materials flow. Once your product has been loved, and has exhausted its purpose; it can feedback into the cycle and serve as a nutrient to something new.

What can we do?

Here are a few tips to help us enjoy the product for as long as possible and ways in which we can keep it from landing in the landfill once we are done.
IOT Based Smart Parking System with Firebase Realtime Database
By: Up Short
Tags: Nodemcu, Arduino Projects, IoT, DIY, Arduino

IOT Based Smart Parking System with Firebase Realtime Database It is smart Parking system in which I Have used IR sensor (Infrared obstacle detection) to detect the incoming or outgoing cars in parking areas so, car owners are facing problems while searching parking in High Traffic Areas.

In This Project I used IR Sensors to detect incoming or outgoing cars in Parking as well as Servo motor is used to Open and Close the gate When any care come in or goes out of parking IR Sensor detect it and increase available slots by +1 or decrease available slots by -1. 16x2 LCD is used to display total Slots and Available slots. To make Anyone can check the available slots Far Away from a Parking Area I used Nodemcu ESP8266 to Upload Available Slots Data to Firebase Realtime Database and I make an android Application Which will Retrieve data from Firebase Realtime Database.

Hardware Required :

Software Required :

Arduino Library’s Used :

Servo

LiquidCrystal

SoftwareSerial

Firebase Arduino

ESP8266WiFi

Download Library’s & Android app AIA file :

click here

Note : Update Your Nodemcu and Arduino Board In Arduino IDE if not or it will Make Error While Compiling.

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Circuit Diagram :
Home charging on the cheap
By: E E News
Tags: Electric Car Charging, Roadtrip, Electric Vehicles, DIY, Electric Car

by Maxine Joselow and Kristi E. Swartz, E&E News reporters

A Home Depot employee helps Alan Shedd, center, and Kristi Swartz, left, pick out components for a home EV charging system. Maxine Joselow/E&E News

ATLANTA — We got a fascinating lesson in home charging yesterday.

So far on the Electric Road Trip, we’ve mostly charged our Kia Niro electric vehicle at public charging stations owned by EVgo, Electrify America, Blink and other networks. But that’s not a typical experience. Eighty percent of charging happens at home, according to the Department of Energy.

So when we arrived in Atlanta, we saw the perfect window of opportunity to try out home charging for ourselves. After all, we were staying at Kristi’s house in East Atlanta rather than a hotel or Airbnb close to a public charging station.

Many people hire a company to install a Level 2 charger in their garage or driveway. The charger typically costs around $500 to $700, while the labor runs $1,200 to $2,000. But in the interest of saving money, we decided to configure our own home charging system.

We’re not the most tech-savvy people. (Maxine is embarrassed to admit she asks extremely basic questions of the E&E News tech team, such as how to access Microsoft Outlook on her phone.) So we enlisted the help of Alan Shedd, the director of sustainability at Oglethorpe Power Co., an electric utility. Alan has been driving a plug-in hybrid for years and is an expert on all things related to electric cars and the grid.

Alan Shedd of Oglethorpe Power Co. wires a charger together at the company office. Maxine Joselow/E&E News

Alan offered to take us to Home Depot, where he helped us pick out the right cables and outlet converters to configure a home charging system. At the checkout, we were surprised by the total on the receipt: $31.

With these inexpensive supplies in hand, we headed back to Oglethorpe, where Alan helped us assemble the charging system. As he worked, he cautioned that building this kind of system can be downright dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Touch the wrong wire, for example, and you’ll get a shock of 240 volts.

Thankfully, Alan knew what he was doing, and the system was configured in less than 15 minutes. We then hopped into our Kia and drove to Kristi’s house. There, we plugged the converter into the right outlet behind Kristi’s dryer to charge.

Alan, if you’re reading this, we can’t thank you enough for your help. To everyone else, as our company lawyer would like us to say, “Don’t try this at home.” And if you do try it, just be careful.
5 COMMON GARDENING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
By: Robin Everwood
Tags: Guides And Tutorials, DIY, Gardening, Plants, Flowers

Gardening can be very rewarding. If you take care of a plant, it will produce beautiful blooms, and berries! Here are some gardening questions and answers.

1. How much light does my plant need?

Most plants need indirect, or direct sunlight everyday. Indirect light is simply light that is diffused. This could be from plants casting shade in the surrounding area, or a sheer curtain over a window. Direct light is full sunlight with no diffusion. This for example, could be plants outside with no covering.

If a plant is not used to direct sunlight, it can obtain a sunburn on it’s leaves. It will also begin to wilt, and even change colors (from green to yellow or brown).

There are plants that can survive in conditions with less light. Low light is when there is really no sunlight. Places with little to no sunlight would be rooms without windows, or rooms with thick curtains.

Here are some plants that can survive in low light:

Zanzibar Gem

Snake Plant

Philodendron

2. Why are my plants dying?

This can happen for a number of reasons.

You are overwatering your plant. This is one the most common causes of dying plants. Overwatering a plant can cause root rot, and fungus growth. Root rot will slowly change the plant’s roots into mush, and it will no longer be able to take in water and minerals. Fungus will produce an odor, and appear in white or black patches. If you notice the fungus early enough, you can still save your plant with a few methods. One method is to use fungicide on the area. The wrong type of soil. Plants can be picky when it comes to soil drainage and type. Some plants thrive in dense soils, and others like sandy pebble mixes. The container you have it in is harming it. Yes, that is right, some plants are sensitive to the pots you plant them in. Metal containers should not be your first choice, as they can heat up in the sun. Once they heat up they can burn your plant, and reduce the amount of moisture in the soil.

3. Can you over-fertilize a plant?

Yes, this is a common mistake. Some plants do not need fertilizer, and others need it ever so often. Fertilizers contain salts, and when there is an excess amount of fertilizer it can cause the soil’s pH to become too acidic. It can also cause the plant to become weak, and susceptible to bugs.

When using plant fertilizer, it is best to use it sparingly.

4. When will my plant produce a flower?

Some plants take longer than others to gift you with flowers, and others may not even flower. Make sure you know what plant you have, including the species name. This way you can ask a local florist or check online to see if your plant will flower.

5. Are there any plants that can live indoors?

There are many plants that can live in apartments, and homes. Here are some plants that can live indoors:

Snake Plant

Ivies

Anthurium

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5 Upholstery Artist to follow on Instagram
By: Toni Lee
Tags: Furniture, Textile, Design, DIY, Upholstery

In 2013 my grandmother passed away after a short battle with stomach cancer. I loved my grandmother dearly and our relationship was like none other. After her passing my father gifted me with a few pieces of her furniture. A couch and two Wingback chairs to be exact. I was so happy that my father gave me those pieces, so I could always have a physical reminder of my grandmother and our time together. Having her furniture in my home brought back so many fond memories of the summers I spent with her when I was a child. Memories of me falling asleep on my grandmother’s couch while lying in her lap and our long conversations.

Although I loved having her furniture in my home, it wasn’t quite my style and I needed to make it my own. I decided to have her furniture reupholstered. After researching the cost of having a couch and two Wingback chairs reupholstered, I quickly learned that it was a going to be a costly service. So, I came up with the wild idea of upholstering them myself (crazy right?). I knew nothing about upholstery and hadn’t had a clue where to start. I began looking on YouTube and bought every upholstery book I could find. Eventually I taught myself to upholster a Wingback chair after many failed attempts of course. I never even attempted to do the couch lol. Before I knew it, I had fallen in love with this dying art; impressed by how well I reupholstered the chairs I decided to start an upholstery business called Chair∙ish Upholstery.

It was around this time that I joined Instagram and quickly discovered a community of crazy talented upholsterers; whom I quickly became fans of. Here’s a list of my top 5 upholsterers on Instagram.

1. Jay & Co.(@jay_n_co) is owned and operated by Jay Blades in England. Jay’s skills are amazing but more impressive is his unique choice of fabrics and his ability to mix and match fabrics in order to create these one of kind pieces of furniture.

2. Chair Whimsy(@chairwhimsy)is furniture boutique own by the chair stylist herself Wendy Conklin. Wendy’s chairs are most certainly whimsical. Her style is a cross between farmhouse designs with an eclectic twist.

3. Enitan Vintage(@enitan_vintage)is Brooklyn based company that salvages and repurposes furniture with African fabrics in order create culturally conscious pieces.

4. Ray Clarke Upholstery & Design(@rayclarke72)is an artisan upholsterer in London who specializes in contemporary and traditional upholstery services. Ray Clarke is extremely talented, and his work speaks for itself.

5. Throne Upholstery(@throneupholstery)is a bold and unique custom furniture line. Throne’s use of custom textiles and eclectic designs proves they are a brand to be reckoned with.

These companies have vastly different design esthetics, however they all possess an extreme amount of skill. This dying art has been revived with the help of these 5 brands whose unique twist and nontraditional fabric choices have elevated and modernized the art of upholstery.
How to Make Inexpensive Decor For Fall
By: Alcides Segui
Tags: Fall, DIY, DIY Projects

Fall is the favorite time of year for many DIY-ers. It can be discouraging if you love to decorate but don’t have a ton of money to spend at the craft store. Here are some inexpensive projects you can make this fall that are also quick and easy.

Mason Jar “Candles”

Do you love the look of candles but don’t want to deal with the fire risk? Try putting some fake tea lights inside a mason jar. Before you do this, however, glue some fake leaves inside the jar. The result is an inexpensive, seasonal decoration that you’ll be able to use year after year.

Apple Candles

If you prefer to use real candles but don’t want to dish out the money, you can put tea light on top of apples. Simply scoop the top of the apple out to create a holder for your candle. If you want the apple to stay fresh, wash it with a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar. This decoration is (obviously) not one that will last until next year, but it’s a great way to decorate a table to a Fall party.

Fall Garland

Another project that you can create with minimal funds is a fall garland. Many dollar stores sell lights that you can wrap down staircases or place on mantels. To make these more festive, add some fake leaves — the more, the better.

Chalk Painted Pumpkins

If you want to decorate your home with pumpkins, but you’re sick of orange, try painting some plastic pumpkins. Chalk painted works the best. If you want to create a fun, “natural” effect, paint the pumpkin with a second coat that highlights it. The second coat isn’t meant to cover but, instead, to highlight the pumpkin. You can also do this with gourds.

Burlap Wreath

Fall is unofficially burlap season. You can create an entire wreath from burlap or tie a simple burlap ribbon on a grapevine wreath. If you want to spice it up, add some leaves or pinecones. You can also add some fake berries or anything else that reminds you of autumn.

There you have — simple, quick, and inexpensive ways to decorate this fall. Happy crafting!

This article was originally published on AlcidesSegui.net.
Budget Custom Desk Build
By: Nathaniel Todd
Tags: DIY

My desk has long been my refuge. It’s where I relax, research, study, create, and much more. I was lucky enough to get a large desk for free from a local office. However, as a college student who moved often, having a large desk was often a burden. The frame was large, heavy, oddly shaped, and always had a mess of wire accompanying it. Below, you can see the back of the desk before the modifications. (It’s the only picture I have showing the metal base.) As shown, I tried to keep the wires tidy but removing them for moving was time-consuming and messy. The metal base also prevented ideal wire routing and added unnecessary bulk to the desk.

After a few years of usage, it was obvious I needed to replace to the desk but searching for an affordable, quality desk proved difficult. Therefore, I decided to build my own! The tabletop from the desk I wanted to replace was large and sturdy so my goal was to remove the metal frame and modify the tabletop to make the desk more portable, functional, and organized while keeping the cost as low as possible.

The metal frame was only held on by six screws so I removed it and started making modifications. I found some cheap metal legs and traced their mounting brackets onto the corner of the desk. Once I knew where the brackets would sit, I began mounting my keyboard tray and wire baskets. The keyboard tray sat upon four small pieces of wood I cut to size to give my hands some extra clearance. A wire basket mounted directly behind my keyboard would hold a USB hub and extra wire length. The second wire basket would hold my audio mixer and headphones. In the back, I mounted Panduit for routing my cables. I squared the Panduit to be parallel to the edges of the desk, marked the holes, pre-drilled all the mounting holes, and then screwed the Panduit pieces into place. I wanted an outlet on the side to easily plug in a laptop or phone charger and a switch on the front to turn off my speakers. I bought the supplies at my local hardware store and carefully followed the wiring diagrams to make the proper connections. I tested all the connections with my multimeter to make sure everything was properly connected.

Above was the final product of the first round of work. Unfortunately, I quickly discovered that the weight of the desk caused it to sag in the center (seen below) so I bought to reinforcing legs to support the middle.

Before Reinforcement

After Reinforcement

Build Reflection:

Going back, I probably would not have used the Panduit. Since the covers face straight down, it is very difficult to route wires without securing them with wire ties. However, wire ties are difficult to remove if a new wire needs to be run or the desk is being moved. In the future, I plan on replacing it with smaller, simpler trays for wire routing. This will help to make it easier to remove/add wires and move the desk.

Additionally, the basket holding my audio mixer was cubersome during transit and did not hold my mixer very well. I eventually replaced it with a mountable mixer as seen below.

Lastly, if interested here are more build pictures!
DIY (It’s in our DNA)
By: Edward Armstrong
Tags: Entrepreneurship, Business, DIY, Software

Photo by Jo Szczepanska on Unsplash

When we first started Lab3 (4 years ago! Time has flown…), we were a very different company to the one we are today. We had a lot of time on our hands, but, like many startups, cash flow was a problem. So, like many before us, we did a lot of the things a growing business needs ourselves. Accounts, branding, marketing and payroll were all figured out only as we needed them. Things weren’t efficient, but we had plenty of time, so this wasn’t a problem. At that early stage, it was important to be doing as much as possible without spending any money (a philosophy which has been hard to let go).

However as much as we would have liked to be able to keep doing everything ourselves, we got to a point where we realised we needed more experienced hands working on these things. As your company matures, you realise that you actually become more productive if you save your time to provide a better service to your client.

However, despite the fact that it makes more sense for our business today to not do everything ourselves, we learnt a lot from doing this in those early months and years. Learning about business processes outside of simply developing software for clients has had great benefits, and, in turn, these benefits improve our software development. Our struggle with managing our own accounts has informed our understanding of the way finances work in many small businesses. Our struggles with trying to develop our brand and our marketing strategy, before we brought in outside help, helps us empathise with clients who are anxious that the software we make for them represents their brand in the best light. Setting up our email servers and website hosting on a budget gave us a great understanding of setting up domain names, and mail for clients — and the value of not always going cheap. Learning these business functions helps us, as developers, to understand how our clients’ businesses work, and ultimately leads to us making better decisions about the software we are making for them. Which makes for a happy client.

Our journey into working these business services out ourselves has also been great for determining who will be a good provider of these services too. The rudimentary understanding we managed to pick up was great for realising that ‘okay, this person will do this a lot faster and a lot better’. We now realise that you can’t know or be good at everything, and that’s ok — there are other businesses who are good at those things. We focus on what we are good at — developing quality software.

The only long-term solution for company growth is to build process, to delegate and to trust others. Making yourself obsolete becomes the way to make progress, it frees you up to focus on the real issue of improving and growing your core business.
How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent
Tags: Clothing Care, Laundry, Laundry 101, Home Improvement, DIY

Before laundry detergent was commercially available, everyone made their own. Hard to believe there was a time before being able to get whatever you need at Target and Amazon, right? As supermarkets began to stock laundry detergent, DIY’ing fell out of fashion as most people chose the convenience of premade laundry detergent as opposed to the cost savings of making their own.

Today, families across the country are discovering just how much money they can save and just how much control they have over the ingredients they include in their homemade laundry soap. DIY’ing is coming back into favor.

To start, you’ll want to gather your ingredients. For this recipe you’ll need:

● 1-2 cups of Washing Soda (click here to see how you can turn baking soda into washing soda, as they are two different chemical compounds)

● 1-2 cups of Borax

● 1-2 bars of soap (preferably natural and unscented) or liquid soap if you want a more liquid formula

Next, you’ll need to grate the bar soap (or grind it using a food processor) until it is very finely ground. In a large mixing bowl or bucket, mix together one-part grated soap with two-parts Borax and two-parts washing soda. Often this comes out to about one bar of grated soap, one cup of borax and one cup of washing soap.

Finally, you’ll want to transfer your mixture to a closed container. You can use something as small as a mason jar or as large as a resealable bucket.

The last step of the process is using your homemade laundry detergent! When you use your laundry detergent, you’ll use it just as you would with any other detergent. Aim for about two tablespoons per regular-sized load of laundry, with a bit more for a large load. Remember, you’ll want to avoid over-doing it with laundry detergent to avoid any residue and unwanted odors.

As you get more experienced making your laundry detergent you can experiment with slightly different formulas and with adding scents to your mix. Lemon, orange, and eucalyptus essential oils all make for a clean, fresh scent. In time you’ll likely wonder why you ever bought laundry detergent in the first place!
How to make your own CBD Gummies
By: Josh Fuller
Tags: Do It Yourself, Cbd, DIY, Montkush, Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Figuring out a unique gift can be challenging. A usual go to for me is making some baked goods or candy. So, I wanted to do something I had never tried before and decided on gummies. But not just any gummies, MONTKUSH Mint CBD gummies. This minty recipe yields ~60 gummies, package them in packs of 10, and you’ve got a special hand-made wellness gift. These special treats can help smooth the edges. SO! Let’s go over what you’ll need to make these unique treats.

Gummies Check List

Decide on CBD Dosage

You’ll want to decide on the amount of CBD you’d like in each gummy. For my recipe, I used a full bottle of 1000mg mint CBD oil that yielded 60 CBD gummies — bringing the dose of each gummy to roughly 16mg of CBD. A whole bottle of 500mg would yield a gummy at roughly 8mg of CBD per gummy. You can also measure out 15ml to split the bottle amount in half. Check the chart for a better understanding of the dosage amount.

Directions

After you’ve decided on the amount of CBD you’d like to use, we can start cooking!

Spray your silicone candy molds with cooking oil. I used coconut cooking oil myself. Next, in a saucepan, add the powdered jello and gelatin, stirring till combined; once the powders are blended well, add the mojito mix or lime juice and stir. After the mixture is well combined, put it on the stove over medium heat and bring it to a low boil, stirring often. This should take around 10 minutes. Once the mixture is bubbling, remove it from the heat and stir for 2–3 minutes letting the mixture cool. Now it’s time to add the CBD, add in your MONTKUSH CBD oil and combine well, stirring for another 2–3 minutes. Continue to mix until everything is well combined Pour the mixture into the condiment squeeze bottle. Use the condiment squeeze bottle to fill the silicone candy molds as uniformly as possible. After you’ve filled all the molds, place them in the fridge for 30 minutes to cool. Pop them out of the mold and put them in a decorative mason jar.

And there you have it, a creative handcrafted minty treat for chilling out any time of year.
May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor
By: Leigh Johnson
Tags: Machine Learning, 3D Printing, Computer Vision, DIY, Entrepreneurship

May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor

20 Founding Memberships unlocked around 30 minutes ago. These spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Leigh Johnson Aug 9·3 min read

Hey! Leigh, creator of Print Nanny here.

I’ll keep this short: 20 Founding Memberships unlocked around 40 minutes ago. These spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This is a paid early access program with special perks like:

Unlimited Print Nanny monitoring. Connect all of your printers for 1 price.

Priority support, cool swag, #members-only Discord channel

I’m offering this with a 90-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not 100% satisfied with Print Nanny after 90 days, let me know! You’ll get a full refund (plus my undying gratitude for the feedback).

Click to get unlimited access now

Don’t miss your chance to become part of Print Nanny’s founding team! 1 spot was already taken while I wrote this email.

Follow the Journey

It’s been a heck of a ride so far, and I’m just getting started! You can read more about Print Nanny’s development in the newsletter archive (links below).

🔓20 Memberships unlock soon [Newsletter #6]

Print Nanny roadmap, stand-alone installation of Print Nanny, and 20 more Founding Memberships unlock August 9th.

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A New Chapter Begins 🌱🌳[Newsletter #5]

Hey y’all! Leigh, creator of Print Nanny here with an exciting announcement. I’m opening a limited number of spots to anyone interested in becoming a Founding Member of Print Nanny. Ten memberships will unlock on July 1st at 16:00 UTC (9:00 PDT) — first come, first served. This

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Thank you for supporting me 🙏[Newsletter #4]

Do you know that I wake up each morning, excited to read bug reports and support emails?

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Become Part of the Story!

We’re going to change the way people think about 3D printing. This won’t happen overnight, but like Print Nanny’s slow and steady development, we will soon look back and realize “wow, how far we’ve come.”

If you want to wait for a fully polished and finished product, I totally understand. Some folks buy Makerbot, other folks write their own firmware and source every last screw & ball-bearing themselves. There’s no one-size-fits-all.

For those of you who aren’t afraid of rough edges, a little DIY, and think outside the box — I need you on Print Nanny’s founding member team!

Click to become a Founding Member now!

Cheers,

Leigh 🌻