By DanStefan
Anyone have a kitchen business and using DIY’s interior design tool for his website? I mean about online interior design scripts like Homestyler, php Kitchen Planner, plannerWIZ, 20-20.
What is the best/affordable one?
Thanks
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Linux.com: In less than two years the Raspberry Pi has sold more than 1 million units and become widely used and adored among DIY hackers and embedded professionals alike.
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Linux Today
By Jiaying Gan
I will need to fit a
1. Queen Size White Hemnes: HEMNES Bed frame – Full – IKEA
2. Pax Wardrobe with 3 doors: PAX Wardrobe with 3 doors – Bergsbo frosted glass/white, white, 58 7/8×14 3/4×93 1/8 ” – IKEA
3. I have two table lamps and two side tables
4. A desk and chair (Haven’t got them yet)
So… 😮
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By libbyclark
In less than two years the Raspberry Pi has sold more than 1 million units and become widely used and adored among DIY hackers and embedded professionals alike. It began in 2006 as a modest idea to provide a low-cost educational computer for students to tinker with. Now the $25 Linux-based single-board computer is the basis for all kinds of gadgets from near-space cameras, to open source spy boxes, to the PiGate, a full-scale Stargate replica.
During that time the board’s creators have also gotten a fast education on open source software development and the process of collaboration, said Raspberry Pi Foundation Executive Director Eben Upton. He’ll share some of those valuable lessons during his keynote talk at LinuxCon and CloudOpen North America in New Orleans, Sept. 16-18, where he’s also planning a new demonstration of the Pi’s prowess.
Here, Upton talks about some of the open source projects the Pi Foundation is involved in; their choice of the Wayland display manager; their focus on media performance; their efforts to expand computer science education and literacy; and his favorite Pi projects.
Can you give us a preview of your LinuxCon keynote?
I’m not a natural open source guy. No one would mistake me for being a classic open source fan. I find it interesting to the extent it’s useful to me. So I’ve come to RasperryPi as a bit of a novice, with not so much experience in running a project that’s deeply intertwined with the open source community. I’ve made a lot of mistakes so I’ll talk about what I’ve learned.
I thought we could ship a platform that basically works and the open source community will take care of the rest. There are some areas they’ll do a great job, particularly things that have a lot of eyes on a problem and are able to attract the attention of a particular expert. The other things aren’t so great, particularly around desktop acceleration. We’ve had to go out and pay contractors who are able to move that stuff forward for us. It’s been a learning process of finding what those categories are — the things for the community and those for the foundation.
How is the Pi Foundation involved in open source projects?
We’ve been supporting a number of open source projects. We make a little money every time we sell a Pi and have a little pot of money we spend on things deemed important to the mission of the foundation.
There are some bits of Linux infrastructure not well optimized for our platform so there’s been a low level of work paying people to write fast implementations of audio codings, for example.
Higher level stuff we’ve been doing are things like Wayland, accelerated web browsing. Things that are tying us into the way the desktop experience is evolving under Linux.
What are you working on right now?
We’re pushing on support for Wayland. It’s the future of Linux desktop graphics. It’s a clean-break architecture. It’s obviously somewhat controversial, there’s a feeling that there’s …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Linux Foundation
By anvoice
Source: DoItYourself.com
ostatic: LittleBox is a DIY kit that allows you to transform your Raspberry Pi into a full-fledged all-in-one desktop computer.
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Linux Today
Filed under: Investing Basics, Books, Investing
For those who have had the pleasure of completing an undergraduate finance program, it is a mild surprise (to say the least) to find that the real world of finance and investing is quite different from the efficiency-laden lessons of academia.
While this is frustrating to those who paid the price in time an tuition, it should be encouraging to the average investor who has no formal education in the subject. The truth is, right now, retail stock pickers have the same tools and tricks available to them as the world’s most successful investors.
So, in the spirit of summertime leisure, here is a hot list of books for investors that will get you on par with the very best.
The Classic Text
To recommend “The Intelligent Investor” is by no means a novel idea (pun absolutely intended), but it is, by far, the greatest quick read on the subject of stock picking. Written by Warren Buffett‘s mentor, Benjamin Graham, “The Intelligent Investor” provides the mental lattice all investors would do well to cling to.
Sure, the book champions value investing, which is not the only way to invest, but it can help investors of all kinds — even those interested in the next big technology winner.
Graham spells out the difference between speculation and investing — a concept that is often cited but which few seem to truly espouse. The Columbia professor and investing guru uses the allegory of Mr. Market to describe the battiness of the public markets, and how you can use that to your advantage.
While academic finance touts Efficient Market Theory — the idea that securities are priced with near perfection at all times — Graham posits nearly the opposite: Stocks can fall out of favor for reasons that do little to reflect the intrinsic value of a company — creating a price rift. Graham, Buffett, and the majority of the world’s greatest stock pickers believe that stocks drift toward that intrinsic number over time. Their track records support the claim.
With clear explanations of concepts such as margin of safety and defensive investing, “The Intelligent Investor” should be No. 1 on every investor’s reading list.
The Everyman Investor’s Bible
Peter Lynch, vice chairman of Fidelity’s investment advisory and former manager of the Fidelity Magellan Fund — the strongest performer of its (and his) kind from 1977 to 1990 — is great at writing simple, actionable investment lessons.
“One Up on Wall Street” is the shining example on the subject of DIY investing.
Though “The Intelligent Investor” is itself a very readable, simple book, Lynch’s classic explains in plain language strategies you may already employ. For example, Lynch loves “buy what you know,” the art of walking down the street and observing which brands are moving fast and which stores have lines …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance
By Dan in VA
I purchased a house built in 1941. I want to replace the ceiling light in my bedroom with a paddle fan and light. I took off the light fixture and found this box, with a large threaded pipe in the center. Is this strong enough to hang a paddle fan on? I have no access to the box in the attic, due to duct work built over the top of the box. It sure looks sturdy, but I don’t want to sleep under it without knowing if it is a good idea or not! 😮
Here is a photo, showing the threaded pipe. Any thoughts and/or advice is appreciated!
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By arc2v
Got the Type S mortar mix, cuts and layout ready — just planning to get ready for when the temps drop down to the 80’s instead of the 90+ range.
So, for a Type S mortar used in the setting — rent a small concrete mixer? One wheelbarrow at a time?
For time reasons, I’m only looking at doing about 25 sqft at a time (and taking my time). But if the mixing is easier and keeps longer to let me work slower, then I’ll pursue it.
Thanks.
Source: DoItYourself.com
If you’re going to build yourself a water gun to cool down this summer, or maybe just a useful water pump, you’ll need some check valves. However, the most expensive parts of a water pump or DIY super soaker are usually the check valves. So, let’s make some from scratch for as little as $0.35 each.
Video: .
These should work for you PVC building enthusiasts!
WARNING
The pressure tests and claims made on these check-valves are based solely on my personal experiences with the ones demonstrated in the video. Individual results may vary, and caution and care should be taken when loading the… more
Source: Wonder How To
By lawrosa
I can golf on one side and monitor DIY on the other…..
Excellent…
Still finding new things everyday and I had this one a few months now……
And yes that a 26″ tv……
Life dont get any better then this…
:beers:
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By Roger2561
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By dagregster
My 3rd floor in my small stone twin has a cathedral ceiling with no attic or soffits to speak of. I have been looking at the Air King window fans but was also wondering if anyone here has tried building a DIY whole house window fan. My thought was to use something like an Air Vent Gable fan and mount it in a box with a screen, some sort of switch that can contol speeds, and of course, a screen. This would then git perfectly in my 25″ wide double hung window otherwise, I would have to go to great pains to retrofit the Air King.
Another way might be to have my roofer install a roof mounted type fan but they don’t seem to move as much air. My roof is asphalt on wood (1″ thick) with about 8 inches of insulation, then drywall.
I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on a way to proceed here. My goal is to pull as much air as possible through the house but also to have it be not too noisey as the 3rd floor is one big room and that is our family room. Is there a product that I should look at? What about my DIY fan idea?
Thanks so much!
Greg
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By smietana
Changed pressure switch with one from working system. Symptoms remain.
Changed air bladder with one from working system. Symptoms remain. (Pressure was set 2 pounds below cut-pressure of 30
Eliminated air bladder completely. Symptoms remain.
When off this system’s pressure remains steady for an extended period which eliminates a leak.
I am out of ideas and would appreciate feedback if anyone has experienced this.
It seems to me I have addressed the obvious, but I am only a pretty good DIY guy without a lot of well experience. thanks in advance.
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By Sharp Advice
Many threads on the subject posted in automotive forum. Many are old and some very outdated. Many original posting members long gone also…:( Oh Well…:rolleyes:
Had badly yellowed and cloudy plastic lens. Prior cleaning result only satisfactory and none lasted all that long…:thumbdn: Hopefully, product used today will last longer….:thumbup:
Product used, 3M Headlight Restoration Solutions. Completed kit purchased locally at the H/Freight store while shopping. Impulse purchased item!!!…:eek:
Final Results. Excellent….:thumbup:
Follow directions and not long after wards the DIY headlight restoration project is done.
Side Note:
Most products warn user not to over due or use excess product or excess process step(s). If you’re from the OLD school, you’ve likely heard the phrase, if some is good, more is better?!!!
Then you’ll love this product. Every step in the multiple sanding process of the first four/five steps instructions advise and encourage excessive sanding.
YEP! More is better!!!…:thumbup: And the instructions encourage it!…:D
:beers:
No question(s) asked. Therefore, no replies needed. FYI only post.
Source: DoItYourself.com
By Sharp Advice
Many threads in this forum on the subject. Many are old and some very outdated. Many original posting members long gone also…:( I myself, may have posted to one of those old outdated threads on the subject of foggy, cloudy &/or yellowed plastic head light lens…:eek: Unable to search and find it quickly…:help: Oh Well…:rolleyes:
Had badly yellowed and cloudy plastic lens. Prior cleaning result only satisfactory and none lasted all that long…:thumbdn: Hopefully, product used today will last longer….:thumbup:
Product used, 3M Headlight Restoration Solutions. Completed kit purchased locally at the H/Freight store while shopping. Impulse purchased item!!!…:eek:
Final Results. Excellent….:thumbup:
Follow directions and not long after wards the DIY headlight restoration project is done.
Side Note:
Most products warn user not to over due or use excess product or excess process step(s). If you’re from the OLD school, you’ve likely heard the phrase, if some is good, more is better?!!!
Then you’ll love this product. Every step in the multiple sanding process of the first four/five steps instructions advise and encourage excessive sanding.
YEP! More is better!!!…:thumbup: And the instructions encourage it!…:D
:beers:
No question(s) asked. Therefore, no replies needed. FYI only post.
Source: DoItYourself.com
By bryankloos
I’m in a new home with Central AC. This is my first experience with central AC.
I have 2 units, one in the attic and one in the basement handling the second and first floors. Both are Trane and about 8 years old.
The condensors seem clean though I haven’t pulled a cover to fully inspect the insides.
The air handlers have old electric filters with only pre-filters though they were turned off when we moved into the house. I’ve since cleaned the pre-filters though the electric grids are clean. I’ve looked at the evap cores and they seem fairly clear. I haven’t looked at the blower motor yet…
I’m a fairly handy DIY guy who usually never outsources home work unless absolutely necessary. I’d rather buy the tools and learn from the web and here and learn the skill and pass it along to others.
That said, what am I looking at relative to maintenance for the units? What is the frequency and what needs to be addressed. Are there any special tools that I will need and what parts of the service are beyond my scope…?
Looking forward to learning along the way.
Thanks,
Bryan
Bryan
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It’s hot this summer, but it’s not that easy to cool down when you’re on the go. You can’t take an air conditioner with you, and a handheld fan will just tire you out, so you’ll need to find more creative ways to cool down when you’re on the go. One of these ways is a DIY solar-powered fan baseball cap.
A small solar cell is sewn into the crown of the hat which collects the sun’s energy, and converts it into electricity that powers the small personal fan built into the front bill. This is a really cool solar idea; especially on the hottest, sunniest days when you must wear a hat to protect… more
Source: Wonder How To
By DIYNovice76
Thanks for any help!
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I took trap and skeet my senior year in college, and shooting clay disks in midair was one of the most satisfying things I’ve ever felt. Naturally, I wanted to buy a shotgun immediately, but they’re pretty expensive and I didn’t feel like getting a permit. So, what’s the next best thing?
DIY slingshots.
It may not sound cool, but if you know who Jörg Sprave is, you know just how awesome a homemade slingshot weapon can be. With just a little time, wood, and rubber, you can easily slingshot machetes, circular saws, and ball ammunition Gatling-style. Want something a little simpler and… more
Source: Wonder How To
