Images: Artecnica Spun out of synthetic, high-density polyethylene fibers that give it its characteristic durability and lovable crinkly texture, Tyvek is a surprisingly polyvalent material, though it’s typically thought of as house wrap. But there’s a world of recycled Tyvek out there: it’s also popped up as upcycled wallets, Read the full story on TreeHugger
How to Install a Vanguard PEX TurnoutVanguard PEX requires fewer fittings than other piping material because it is more flexible.
Robots to the Rescue in the Battle for Affo…How to Build a Wooden Folding TableEvery household can benefit from the use of a light, durable and easily stored wooden folding table.
How to Install a Vanguard PEX Turno…Grey Water Recycle: How Often Should a Sand Paper Filter Be Replaced?If you have a grey water recycle system, you will probably want to use a sand paper filtering system.
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Images: LOUyLOU Those ubiquitous plastic play-kitchens for kids may be a thing of the past, if massive recalls and a recent upsurge of interest in non-toxic, higher-quality toys mean anything. That’s why these vibrant play kitchens (made from empty olive cans) from Berlin-based “family project” LOUyLOU are especially appealing — they are uniquely handmade and have a nostalgic touch to them. But true to their motto “made f…Read the full story on TreeHugger
How to Maintain Exterior Wooden ShuttersTo ensure that exterior wooden shutters continue to work properly and stay looking good, it is important to know how to maintain them.
H…What to Do about a Spongy Brake PedalA spongy brake pedal is always a result of air in the brake line somewhere.
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It’s no surprise to us that Porter Cable is coming to market with 12 volt tools. This category is the fastest growing segment of new tools and where you will find a lot of new innovation. As battery power gets stronger, tools get smaller and the price comes down many people are looking to add these smaller tools to the arsenal.
The first two Porter Cable 12V tools we saw images of were the 3/8” drill driver and the impact driver. These tools feature the battery in the handle like most of the competition and solid performance numbers but no real innovation. Where they will win is on price, $139 for the kit with both of these tools and 2 batteries is a very solid price. The only feature we really thought was a nice addition was the belt clips which can be added to either tool.
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All images: Matthew McDermott A quick update on the status of new proposed rules covering New York City’s community gardens: Scores of garden supporters turned out for a public hearing, alongside activists and the City Council Speaker, all saying they want the gardens to be permanently protected. What that exactly means and how to get there remains open to…Read the full story on TreeHugger
How to Regrow a Grass Patch that Has Been FloodedA flood can ruin your lawn by covering it with harmful bacteria, but lime can help revive a grass patch that has been flooded.
New Googl…Should Fertilizer Be Used on New Roll Out Grass Patches?When it comes to laying out new roll out grass patches, you will want to make sure that you are caring for and maintaining them properly…New Google Layer Shows Deforestation’s Graphic RealityIf you want to be depressed about the deforestation that is going […]
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(All images: SRD Change 2010) For the past seven year now the SRD (Society for Responsible Design) have held their Change design exhibition showing the latest graduate student thinking around environmentally and socially responsible design solutions. And this year its on again. Right now. So, if you want to know where the fresh green thinking is imagining our world should be headed in the spheres of Architecture, Interiors, Industrial Design, Landscape, Fashion and Visual Communications check it out, in the few day left until 15 August 2010….Read the full story on TreeHugger
Typical Life Span of a Car MufflerA car muffler helps to muffle the sounds an exhaust system and its catalytic converter make when a car is accelerating.
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