Blogs Posts on "Do It Yourself"
Look Closer: $10 DIY Microscope Uses Cell Phone Camera by Gajitz | Tech with a Twist on Nov 21, 2009We all know how handy a cell phone can be when we’re stranded on the side of the road or late for a meeting. And far from just making phone calls, cell phones let us take pictures, send text messages, and even watch movies. But now a UCLA engin...
Simple Homemade Gifts: Healthy Salad Dressings and More by Kitchen Stewardship on Nov 19, 2009The first time I met my future mother-in-law, she gave me a gift. I was a freshman in college and her son’s first girlfriend (we’d been dating about a week at the time). It was near Valentine’s Day, which was cause enough for a gift bag, so...
Shave and a Haircut: Secret Knock Opens DIY Door Lock by Gajitz | Tech with a Twist on Nov 16, 2009Anyone who spent any time being a kid can probably remember having a clubhouse, or building forts, or just really wanting a secret hideout. And of course, every secret hideout requires a good secret knock. Well, now that you’re all grown up, yo...
Get Off Grid and Make Your Own Alternative Energy Power by Solar Kits on Nov 16, 2009The present economic scenario and the ever-shrinking state of the global oil reserves is not good news for everyone. But on a positive note it makes us investigate for alternative energy sources that is become the solution of cutting down present and...
Bench Top Router Table Review, Video by The Router Maniac on Nov 16, 2009This is the follow up for the router table that I reviewed here. I think that you will find that having a video can help you get a better idea of the features of the table and give you some more information. The fence turned out to be an interestin...
Doors of Welcome (Part two) by Arts and Herbs on Nov 15, 2009Today is the second part of Doors of Welcome, hosted by Karen (Some days are diamonds). It's all about Thanksgiving. Of course, we don't have thanksgiving in Belgium. But I wanted to join this event anyway (how else can I show off with my new p...
Recipe Connection: Lazy French Fries or Potato Chips in Beef Tallow or Coconut Oil by Kitchen Stewardship on Nov 13, 2009I’ve got a touch of obsessive-compulsive disorder at times. For example: as a child, every week during the 45-minute drive on the way back from dance class , I would consume a small order of McDonald’s French fries. (That’s no...
Before And After! by Spit and Glue on Nov 13, 2009Amazing how much good a little paint will do for almost any surface. The small room we just finished used to house this white, high-boy dresser (below to the right) a not-so-good before photo. Sis painted it black, added new hardware and we moved it...
Recipe Connection: How to Make Meatloaf/Meatballs by Kitchen Stewardship on Nov 10, 2009Meatloaf is more of a “choose your own adventure” than a recipe, I’m afraid. If you’re a by-the-book kind of cook, you may want to skip this post. If you can handle a little flexibility, let’s talk meat. Loaf. And balls. My mom’s me...
The squares on my walls. by Thrifty Decor Chick on Nov 8, 2009I hope you had a wonderful weekend! We had a great one -- full of marching band. ;) I swear I feel like I have 300 more children every weekend, I am so proud when I watch them perform. Sniff.Today I'm not feeling so great -- no fever thank goodness,...
