I am going to build a wood fired pizza oven in my backyard. Any tips on what has worked, failed, etc. (more inside)
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posted by burlsube
on Mar 20, 2011 -
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Does anyone make a pocket sized or keychain sized continuity tester? I'm often up on a ladder holding what looks like a perfectly good lamp or fuse in my hand and it would be nice to just pull a simple circuit tester off my belt or keychain instead of running to the next room to get it. The usual suspects, thinkgeek et all, have proved less than useful. Any thoughts or suggestions?
posted by edbles
on Mar 12, 2011 -
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Are laptop keyboards really as easy to replace as the do-it-yourself articles make it sound?
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posted by amyms
on Mar 8, 2011 -
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Levenger Circa fans: If I buy a set of discs and a paper punch, will that be enough to build a Circa notebook with my own paper?
posted by jgwong
on Mar 4, 2011 -
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For a three month dating "anniversary" I'd like to create a bound book of all the text messages my girlfriend and I have sent back and forth.
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posted by talkingmuffin
on Mar 3, 2011 -
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What's the easiest, cheapest, and most durable DIY way to rebind the edges of a semi-circle shaped rug?
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posted by Knicke
on Mar 2, 2011 -
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Passive nearfield monitor speaker repair filter. I need to replace a blown tweeter. I know the kind of tweeter but it's no longer manufactured and I need to select a compatible alternative. Please help.
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posted by galaksit
on Feb 28, 2011 -
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How can I elevate a tri-fold futon frame, currently resting directly on the floor, to the height of an actual bed (and have it still be stable)?
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posted by josyphine
on Feb 25, 2011 -
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I have a sink in my basement I would like to relocate. I would like to do this with a minimum amount of plumbing. I shall explain my intentions with a few pictures and way too many words inside.
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posted by bondcliff
on Feb 17, 2011 -
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I want to convert a wall switch into a door switch (for a wardrobe light). Is this easily feasible?
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posted by ddaavviidd
on Feb 16, 2011 -
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*Spoiler Alert*Never Read This Thread (but none within the question itself): I am hoping to create a set of custom original miniature series "arcs", highlighting various things; characters/topics/ story-arcs/plot-arcs... any sort of "shortening of a longer series" that you love, or like or know.
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posted by infinite intimation
on Feb 12, 2011 -
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Suggestions for covering a god-awful Formica sink counter-top? I'm a renter, so the solution needs to be removable if I move.
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posted by amycup
on Feb 10, 2011 -
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Where can I find PVC Upright Bass plans other than the one posted
here?
posted by drezdn
on Feb 8, 2011 -
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Please recommend small, pretty gift ideas (preferably personalized!) that I can hand-make as new-baby, birthday or Christmas presents for small children.
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posted by Bardolph
on Feb 7, 2011 -
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I am looking for recommendations for DIY synth kits. I recently built the Weird Sound Generator and Voice of Saturn kits and am now looking for more to build. Does anyone here know of any similar noise-making PCB kits, or something else in general I should look into?
Thanks.
posted by archivist
on Feb 6, 2011 -
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I want to make a DIY wine rack, preferably holding at least 10 bottles. I invite you to tell me your best DIY wine rack ideas, bonus points if you've actually built it. Hanging on the wall is a possibility, but I'm slightly more interested in racks that would sit on a table or on the floor against the wall.
posted by agregoli
on Feb 5, 2011 -
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Is it okay to whittle a violin f-hole a sliver bigger to fit a rattlesnake rattle in there? Will I break my fiddle?
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posted by circle_b
on Feb 1, 2011 -
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I need to paint a bunch of glass candle holders, but don't want brush strokes and can only do this in my 1 bdrm apartment. I tried building a spray paint booth, but the fumes were intense and I still managed to get spray paint everywhere. Looking into airbrush or spray guns but they don't seem very safe for indoor use either.
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posted by wannaknow
on Jan 26, 2011 -
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I'm building a system to heat a hot tub in Minneapolis, MN. I'm pretty handy, have worked as a solar installer (though mostly photovoltaic), have a good sense of how the system will work, have acquired the hot tub itself, and now all I need is the solar collector.
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posted by milkman
on Jan 23, 2011 -
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Help me convert a very poorly designed cat cage into a comfortable place for cats up for adoption.
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posted by shoreline
on Jan 22, 2011 -
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I'm looking for good books and blogs on furniture building and other diy home improvement projects
for apartment dwellers. I like building things, and am interested in making my own furniture, but I'd like to use a book that's geared toward small spaces and spaces where one can't actually make "built-ins" but can replicate the look.
posted by ocherdraco
on Jan 19, 2011 -
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If I unscrew my toilet seat hinges, will I be able to screw them back on?
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posted by roofus
on Jan 12, 2011 -
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[DIY-Filter] What is the best material to use for hanging partitions from a garage ceiling if the goal is to provide the most insulation/highest r-factor?
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posted by GnomeChompsky
on Jan 11, 2011 -
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What is the most useful, comfortable and clever way to mount a steering wheel video game controller?
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posted by EvilPRGuy
on Jan 10, 2011 -
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Help me learn how to build a modern website. I have general knowledge of basic HTML, my own domain and host, and a number of ideas. Where can I learn to make my ideas into a proper website?
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posted by filthy light thief
on Jan 10, 2011 -
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I need help finding a company that takes your existing wine bottle and turns it into a pillar candle by cutting off the top and pouring a candle into it. I believe it was in OR or WA.
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posted by bq
on Jan 6, 2011 -
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I have a number of unframed art prints and posters, and would like to do the framing myself. What advice do you have for me?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Jan 3, 2011 -
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I'd love to turn a large area (3m by 1m) of my wall into effectively a whiteboard, by covering it in some kind of transparent film. What's the cheapest way of doing this?
Essentially, I want something very similar to
this but I can't use anything like paint, since I'm in university accommodation
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posted by insperatum
on Dec 23, 2010 -
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Art Project: I'd like to make a wall clock, using an easy-to-find movement piece and handmade face. The hard part is the frame... Help me find a round metal frame that can be purchased cheaply, perhaps from a hardware manufacturer...
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posted by blastrid
on Dec 13, 2010 -
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I didn't get my limoncello started in time (which I'd usually let go for three or four weeks). Are there any homemade liqueurs I can start tonight that will be ready to drink by Christmas?
posted by mudpuppie
on Dec 13, 2010 -
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Where to buy a 4 1/2" outlet box that is open on both sides for back-to-back light fixture installation?
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posted by Jim Biancolo
on Dec 12, 2010 -
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I finally figured out the perfect gift to get the boyfriend but am having trouble finding what I want. Help me navigate the world of diy audio kits with respect to guitar amps!
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posted by joydivasian
on Dec 10, 2010 -
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How can I insert a small mirror or peephole into the front cover of a handmade hardcover book? What kind of material is appropriate for the cover? Will cardboard/cloth do? What about leather? Is there a tutorial anywhere to show how this is done?
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posted by waxbanks
on Dec 9, 2010 -
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I just built my
workbench, and now I want to take on some fun DIY projects. Where can I find a good collection of fun projects for inspiration?
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posted by nitsuj
on Dec 9, 2010 -
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What have you given to (or done for) friends and family as an alternative to standard christmas gifts?
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posted by palacewalls
on Dec 6, 2010 -
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The fake plastic double glazing we put over our kitchen door worked great for one day but then started to fall off. How can we do better when we replace it?
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posted by daisyk
on Dec 5, 2010 -
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Please help us with design ideas and DIY strategies for replacing ugly mirrored closet doors.
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Dec 2, 2010 -
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I need advice on fixing condensation on aluminum window frames. My house has a ton of aluminum window frames. Now that the weather has turned cold water is condensing on them, puddling at the bottom of the frames, and causing problems. How can I fix this?
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posted by bq
on Nov 30, 2010 -
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