Anyone who really enjoys listening to their home stereo or entertainment center knows that speaker placement is important. Not only does that placement affect the quality of the sound, but it can also affect where we hear the sound coming from. Speakers on the floor are great for boosting the base sound, but in the … Read more
The greenhouse is an ancient invention, going all the way back to the Roman Empire. It is the oldest example of passive solar heating, creating an environment for plants to grow in, where they otherwise couldn’t survive. Anyone who loves gardening and lives in a cold environment needs to have a greenhouse; at a minimum, … Read more
Adding valances can dress up any window or even a whole room, adding a touch of elegance to what might otherwise be considered a rather plain window dressing. Yet you rarely find them in people’s homes. Why is that? Because valances are custom additions to a window, making them something that most people can’t afford. … Read more
Plywood is ubiquitous in the construction industry— in fact, it is almost synonymous with construction. However, in addition to its importance in the construction industry, plywood has now found use in the photography and screen printing industries. Plywood can be used as a medium for printing items as small as a photograph to large signs. … Read more
As the table saw is the most common large power tool in many home DIY workshops across the globe, it’s no wonder that making or purchasing accessories for them is such a popular pastime. Table saws make rip and crosscuts with ease and precision; they can also make accurate rabbets and dados with the right … Read more