Socks made in the USA

Socks made in the USA

Objective Find everyday dress socks that are made in the USA.    Previously,  Gold Toe had many lines made in the USA but they are…

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IOS7 Setting iPad iPhone Calendar color

IOS7 Setting iPad iPhone Calendar color

It is not exactly intuitive how to set the color of calendar events in IOS7 but it is easy. 1. 2.

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DIY Home alarm system

DIY Home alarm system

Requirements Alarm system to qualify for home insurance discount Low monthly fees Remote access via iPhone Solution Honeywell Lynx 5100 kit  – $300 Wifi module for…

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Replacing BMW Z3 convertible top

Replacing BMW Z3 convertible top

The convertible roof has leaked on a 2000 BMW Z3 for years.    Here are some considerations when choosing to replace the roof. 1. DIY…

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Chainsaw iPad stands

Chainsaw iPad stands

Challenge All of those beautiful pieces of wood that don’t stack well can be quickly made into an tablet or smartphone stand. Technique My great…

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Project - Solar USB battery charger

Project – Solar USB battery charger

Requirement Charge USB devices by the sun Capture energy during the day even if target device is not plugged in Materials Switching Regulator $4 Solar panel $70…

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Updating an old bicycle with chalkboard paint

Updating an old bicycle with chalkboard paint

Background 20 year-old Huffy 18-speed bike purchased at K-Mart for <$100.  Requires new tires every 5 years. Path forward This bike was green and purple…

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Doing Laundry

Doing Laundry

Requirements Minimize effort Minimize number of times to do laundry Reduce dark color fading Whites as white as possible No ironing Materials All fragrant free…

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Custom t-shirts

Custom t-shirts

Custom t-shirts Requirements small to large number of shirts be able to provide artwork color shirts color artwork reasonable cost Solution Upload artwork to Customink.com…

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Reducing Home phone, cable, and internet costs by 33%

Reducing Home phone, cable, and internet costs by 33%

Objectives Reduce monthly payments to phone, cable, and internet provider Provide more flexibility of where to watch TV Background Landline phone + non-HD (1 TV…

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