Archive for the 'DIY magazine' Category
Catch a liar with a homemade polygraph test
A polygraph or lie detector test records a subjects physiological responses while reply a series of questions. Do they tell necessesarily whether somebody is lying? No. They do however inform the tester when the pers…
10 ways to be the perfect house guest
Filed under: seasonal, entertainingIf you are planning on spending some instance at someone’s house that Christmas as their guest, there are a few things that you should know before you decide to form yourself at home in their house. The Frugal Law Student has compiled a list of 10 ways to be an exc…
Flooring selection a snap with virtual design tools
Filed under: home decor, flooring, remodeling
Choosing new flooring? Experiencing painful indecision? Well, I sympathize. In fact, I just about tore my hair out last spring while trying to decide what should replace the disgusting cheapo vinyl in our kitchen. Here’s why it’s so stressful: a new floo…
Take your curtains from ho-hum to hip
Filed under: home decor, art, sewingWe had a pair of taupe tab-top curtains in out office/craft room that were bland to say the least. To jazz them up a little, I figured I’d take a little inspiration from the current wall decal trend. Less than 2 hours later, we had some pretty hip curtains without…
No snow in your neck of the woods? Fry yourself a Texas snowflake
Filed under: food, in the kitchenI happen to live in a part of the country where we experience the winter season to the fullest. that means cold weather by mid-October, snow by Halloween and always a white Christmas. A warm holiday is something i have never experienced and can’t imagine seeing. Neve…
Build your own MacBook stand - For free
Filed under: household hacks, computers and internetLaptops can get very hot sitting on a desk all day. You don’t really need much elevation, just decent for the air to circulate. There are a lot of laptop stands available for about $30. That’s not too expensive, but why put out the money for a read…
Holiday Gift Guide: Classic gifts for wood workers
Filed under: fix-it, household hacks, preventative maintenance, recreation, crafts, wood working, DIY: InspirationsWood workers are special citizens and that’s why they deserve special gifts. Most of us wood workers are earthy types and hands on citizens who thrive on creating things of beauty and u…
