Getting a handgun is without doubt a good move to secure your safety in the case of an emergency, suddenless one must be absolutely certain that the gun does not fall into the wrong hands, for instance into the possession of one's own children! Over the last couple of years there have been numerous stories…
Carbon dioxide, also known as CO2, is a colorless, odorless, non-flammable and slightly acidic liquefied gas. It is sold commercially worldwide under pressure in steel cylinders or bottles called tanks. CO2 tanks can be used for a variety of things. Most popular uses include carbonated beverages, beer making, paintball guns, medical-grade usage, metal fabrication applications,…
Over the years we collect an unbelievable amount of clutter. Some things we hang on to for sentimental reasons, others we keep hold of – 'just in case', and sometimes it's simply a matter of family growth. But how do we contain it all, especially now, minimalism is the new trend? New houses never seem…
So you're setting up a garage gym, or you're already set up with a gym, but you're tired of working out on a concrete slab. In either case, it's time to explore some garage gym flooring ideas. Good, durable flooring protects your homes foundation, your expensive equipment, and most importantly, you and your joints! So…
An oasis in the desert can slake your thirst. An oasis in your backyard can sate your senses. To turn your patio into a bright and colorful place to escape after a hard day, try some of the following suggestions. Take some inspiration from the Mediterranean north coast of Morocco. Incorporate the striking color schemes,…
Early humans had an instinctive response to their environment. During lazy days of hot summer weather they withdrew from the harsh sun to shield themselves under overhanging rocks and in cool caves. Came winter, the extreme cold talked them unprepared and they had to retreat even deeper into caves to withstand the bitter cold. It…
This famous landmark bridge has a weight limit of 17 tonnes. Today some 40,000 vehicles cross Tower Bridge every day and it opens for river traffic about 900 times a year.The Old London Bridge of nursery-rhyme fame was built by Peter of Colechurch between 1176 and 1209, replacing an earlier timber bridge. Because of obstacles…
Rapid prototyping is a revolutionary and powerful technology with wide range of applications. The process of prototyping involves quick building up a prototype or working model for the purpose of testing the various design features, ideas, concepts, functionality, output and performance. The user is able to give immediate feedback regarding the prototype and its performance.…
Hanging Tips & Techniques Using a Deadman A deadman is a temporary brace made of two lengths of 2×3 or 2×4 joined together and braced to form a T. Cut one of these as long as the ceiling is high plus 1 inch (but minus 1 1/2 inches for the crosspiece) and the other about…
It's quite easy for newbie's to Plastering to make the mistake of laying Plaster onto the surface very thinly, that is to say, the material is mistakenly scraped on with the trowel, instead of laid onto the surface, if this is the case we are then left with problems of Plaster drying off too quickly,…
Italian Mannerist painter Lavinia Fontana was born in 1552 in Bologna. Her father Prospero Fontana (1512-97) was a fresco artist of the School of Bologna, who even trained her initially on the youthful Mannerism. Later, Lavinia progressed towards Carracciesque style, which deal with quasi-Venetian coloring. Italian Renaissance artist Sofonisba Anguissola (1532-1625) highly influenced her work.…
Dining rooms lights have been bright and cheery, inviting people to come to share a meal. There is a trend away from bright glaring lights to a softer, relaxing and intimate glow. The choice of lighting is important for the creation or enhancement of the intimate of the dining room. Consider candle chandeliers to provide…
Just the way you have to replace your summer shoes with winters shoes at the arrival of winter season or you have to replace your winter clothes with summer clothes at the coming of summer, in the same way you also need to change your choice of purses and handbags depending on what season you…
Muscle building technique is very important to anyone wanting to gain muscle and there are some basic muscle building techniques that should be adopted very strictly by every bodybuilder. These are discussed as follows: Basic Techniques Firstly doing opposing muscle workouts, eg do biceps and triceps, chest and back etc. The reason for muscle building…
There are many dealers who offer a comprehensive range of accessibility solutions, meant for facilitating easy movement of the aged and disabled to various floors in a multi-storied residential building. Each and every unit has its own advantages and drawbacks. Selecting the best home elevator is a rather difficult job, with so many dealers providing…