Tag: DIY
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Combining Bass Loudness & Decay Times To Improve Stereo Quality
Research from acoustics scientist Dr. Floyd Toole indicates that bass quality accounts for about 30% of your system’s sound quality. So, I’ve experimented with target curves that raise the bass loudness relative to other frequencies and added bass traps to reduce its decay times to improve my system performance and satisfaction. My experiments are on…
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How Can You Pay for a New Dishwasher?
A dishwasher is an essential appliance in any modern kitchen. It saves time, water, and energy, making cleaning up after meals much easier. However, a new dishwasher can be expensive, and only some have the money to pay for one upfront. This article will explore some options for paying for a new dishwasher. Assess Your…
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How to fix your home’s air conditioning?
Many people are unaware that they can repair some problems with their air conditioners. There are some times when you can avoid some expensive repairs. Before calling a professional, you can troubleshoot your system first. If it’s aggravating to discover that the problems you called a technician to fix are things you could have done…
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How Do You Make Expanding Foam At Home?
Expanding foam is a versatile material that is commonly used in construction, DIY projects, and home repairs. It is a polymer foam that expands upon application and hardens to fill gaps, cracks, and voids. Expanding foam is useful for insulating walls, sealing leaks, and stabilizing structures. While it is readily available for purchase at hardware…
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With Summer Winding Down Now Is Time For Air Conditioner Servicing
The summer may be winding down, but there are still a few weeks left to keep that air conditioner pumping fresh, cool air throughout your home and before you receive a professional furnace check-up for the winter months ahead. Just like a furnace, with regular upkeep and maintenance, your air conditioner will enjoy a long…
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How Improper Tiling Will Wreak Havoc On Home Value & Your Health
ICYMI: Poorly installed tile can cause serious health issues due to mold, and significantly decrease home values. Gregory Norman, founder of BathMasters, highlights the advantages of hiring a professional for tiling projects and encourages homeowners to resist cutting corners. (Clearwater, FL) —The homeowner improvement and repair market reached $317 billion USD in 2017 alone and…
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New Book Is Inventors Guide To Open Source Arduino Microcontroller
San Francisco, CA —School’s out for summer, but learning doesn’t have to stop at the classroom door. For parents and educators looking to keep their students exploring, tinkering, and creating, No Starch Press offers the latest addition to its lineup of STEM books. This time focusing on the Arduino microcontroller. The Arduino Inventor’s Guide (No…
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Collective Establishes HAVN For The Arts In Hamilton
I learned about the Hamilton Audio Visual Node (HAVN) a few years ago by doing the rounds during Art Crawl. Since then it’s become obvious they’re hosting some of the most innovative music and visual art in Hamilton. I sat down with Connor Bennett and Chris Ferguson at the beginning of July to learn more…
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New ‘Duct Tape DIY Book’ is Taking Crafting and Fashion World by Storm
From the author of the #1 best-sellers, Tape It & Make It, Tape It & Make More and Tape It & Wear It comes the fourth book in this revolutionary “duct tape craft series:” Duct Tape Bags: 40 Projects for Totes, Clutches, Messenger Bags, and Bowlers (Clarkson Potter, July 2016). With the upcoming release of…