Toad Blog: February 2015

Saturday, 28 February 2015

Enchanted Valley of the Olympic Mountains, Washington [OC] [3648 x 2736]

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Golden Hour @ Badlands National Park, SD [OC] [1024x683]

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The Beautiful Cascade Mountains in Washington [OC] (4020x1626) now in color!

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I made a giant Michael Cera face and put on a stick to carry around my high school track and field day. Don't judge me

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Submitted March 01, 2015 at 05:17AM by thegreatsow http://ift.tt/1aDWKUA

iPhone Battle Royale | WIRED’s Battle Damage

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Submitted March 01, 2015 at 05:37AM by IDrinkAlone3169 http://ift.tt/1aE07Lg

You Can't Burn Yourself With This Teapot

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Submitted March 01, 2015 at 04:45AM by IrekJanek http://ift.tt/1zsu5Xi

Arenal in Costa Rica [4320x3240] [OC]

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Customized earbuds, flash drives, keys, etc.

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Submitted March 01, 2015 at 03:51AM by applebz http://ift.tt/189TEG8

PornHub turns masturbation into energy in bid to save the planet

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Submitted March 01, 2015 at 01:35AM by pbnoj http://ift.tt/1zrFuqe

Batula? Walnut Batman Spatula (xpost /r/somethingimade

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 11:43PM by Peterb77 http://ift.tt/1LWXAY7

A different perspective of Upper Yosemite Falls from the base . [3000x4000] (OC)

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Advice on how to divert water in my gravity fed shower

I have a gravity shower above the bath so behind the taps is becoming very mouldy and stained with calcium (hard water area). I'd like to put a shelf or something above the taps to divert the water over them and in to the bath, but I can't seem to find anything on the market for my search terms and can't think of what to make with what parts.

Could any of you throw an idea thanks

Submitted March 01, 2015 at 12:59AM by jojo77m http://ift.tt/1zrwEZw

recover texts from iphone

I'm not sure if this is the right place but I hope you can help me. I'm trying to recover some deleted messages from my iphone and already tried phone rescue but it's not working. I don't have any icloud or iTunes backup. Anyone has any other method that can work?

Submitted March 01, 2015 at 12:49AM by Corsoalatriste http://ift.tt/1AG8aAK

Hamster Generator. My Science Project Results Video

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Submitted March 01, 2015 at 12:31AM by Outlaw515o http://ift.tt/1wyHjSa

Pallet Fence panels I built, request on how to finish?

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 11:21PM by Escherea http://ift.tt/1AFKTPm

My SO bound her portfolio, and I helped. Check out some progress pics here!

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 11:48PM by a8t http://ift.tt/1JZYkjq

Rainbow and Sunset at Kea Point [1600x1200] [OC]

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HELP: How can I set up an additional door buzzer in my 2 story apartment? Any help appreciated!

I currently live in a two story apartment. We only have one door buzzer to let people in from the street and it is located upstairs. The issue is we spend most of our time downstairs. We can hear the buzzer without any issue, but having to go upstairs when someone comes over to buzz them in is a bit of a pain. Does anyone know if there is a way to semi easily install an additional one downstairs without having to have major work done? I am relatively handy and will be able to accomplish if someone could give me a little guidance. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 11:35PM by Ritz_y http://ift.tt/1wypoLt

Arcata, California. The ocean air, nice cool ocean breeze, and a gorgeous 15 mile hike. [4128x2322] [OC]

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What is the best 360 degree hinge touchscreen laptop?

These are the 3 I have been looking at:

Asus Flip

Satellite Radius

HP Envy x360

If anybody knows of any better laptops or one that covers the keyboard please let me know, thank you in advance.

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 11:32PM by TheOnlinePolak http://ift.tt/1AFNHfx

Outside the Wall! Beautiful sunrise in Autumn at Alberta, Canada by Jeff Lewis [1000 X 668]

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Lake Tarawera, New Zealand [2000 x 1245] [OC]

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Help: Any advice on how to remove a broken aux jack from the socket? It broke off cleanly so there is nothing for a pliers to grip. Tried to superglue the cord back on to remove it but that didn't work. Any help is appreciated.

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 11:15PM by CrimpySloper http://ift.tt/1LWGRpP

How to replace recessed lighting bulb in cabinet

I can't get this dumb bulb out. If you turn the fixture the bulb turns as well. I can't access the top. It appears somehow I need to pull it down, but I'm not sure it will fit through the fixture. Any ideas?

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 10:52PM by drewsky2009 http://ift.tt/1JZMVAh

HOW TO JOIN ILLUMINATI: +27604689390

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 10:58PM by illuminatiSA http://ift.tt/1zqWVHo

Tech Louder

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 11:03PM by rishabhINDIAN32 http://ift.tt/1LWLj5O

Google Nexus 9 Review

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 10:38PM by MartLane http://ift.tt/1C9aliq

Anyone have good guidance on a whole house sediment style water filter?

I'm redoing my whole house, and I'm getting near the point of doing all the water. I would like to put in a basic sediment filter mainly to try to catch some of the crap that's in the pipes. I'm live with good city water, so this is mainly to reduce the picked up metals, etc.... Don't need a softener or anything like that. Any recommendations or general advice?

I will be putting in a charcoal filter in for drinking water, and hadn't planned on putting a whole house one in, but I can be convinced otherwise if there is a good reason for it.

Thanks.

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 10:23PM by nebruin http://ift.tt/1aCbaoe

Exclusive Preview - Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy Tab S series

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 10:28PM by jk218 http://ift.tt/1BNKxc8

Need advice on bathroom mildew removal.

For starters, here is an album of what I'm dealing with: http://ift.tt/1vK0rl8

In need of advice on how to handle this situation. I've tried various cleaning/remover methods to deal with this and none have worked (I'll list later). In my effort to clean I manage to strip some of the paint and was able to confirm that the mildew does NOT go through and into the wood material behind it.

There is no underlying cause to the mold so that isn't a concern. The issue steams from poor ventilation (no vents) and no one ever opens the window after taking showers which is what causes the moisture build up.

List of cleaning materials and methods I've tried with the result:

Hydrogen Peroxide and baking soda mixture - Seem to fade it a bit, done more to strip the paint than clean the mold

Various store bought mold/mildew removers - Didn't help the ceiling mildew but it removed the mildew on the grout in the walls

Heavy duty mold remover - Didn't do anything...besides this but a lot worse..guess I should of worn gloves

Tried sanding with really fine grit sand paper - didn't do much..some spots it lightened it up

Concentrated bleach with water - Didn't do anything

Followed this guide using Mr Clean Liquid Muscle - It was actually the best attempt so far. A lot of the brown smears were cleaned away. It didn't do much against the really large dark spots that were more set in though. May attempt to work with this more later to see if it can fully work. (Pictures were taken before doing this attempt)

With that said, is there anything left I could try to do to clean it? I've seen a few things say vinegar may work but I haven't tried it yet. As I said before, the mildew is only on the paint itself but it is pretty set into it so would removing the paint and repainting be a viable option?

Thanks in advance for the help..and sorry if this is the wrong subreddit.

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 10:10PM by blorgensplor http://ift.tt/1zqIwv5

Old GE Fridge Gasket

Hello,

First post to this sub! My wife and I just bought our first house, lots of things to think about suddenly, house is over 100 years old. Previous occupants were here 55 years! They left us 2 fridges, one of which needs a new gasket:

The model is LB-81P, from General Electric. All my attempts to find it on GE's website say model number not found. I know the fridge works, they had it on when we were first shown the place with frost in the freezer. The gasket doesn't meet all around the door though, and is almost certainly original. Where can I find the right one to replace it?

Thanks!

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 10:13PM by mospinach http://ift.tt/1N2NIQ2

One of my favorites in Cooper Landing, AK [4272x2848] [OC]

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Sandstone towers in the Ennedi desert of Chad, Africa [1600 x 1063] @josephescu

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Byron Bay at dusk. [3552x1998] [OC]

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The icy beach of Jökulsárlón, Iceland [1412x2124] [OC]

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Samsung Galaxy S6 dikabarkan Menggunakan Aplikasi Microsoft, benarkah?

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 09:18PM by gun4w1 http://ift.tt/1wxyVCh

四十、真正的富貴

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 08:49PM by loshuyi http://ift.tt/1DlL7bS

Replaced kitchen fluorescent light with can lights and S-shaped track light

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 09:18AM by cloud_surfer http://ift.tt/1LTI7Ig

iPhone 6 vs Galaxy S6... HoleIsSame

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 07:45PM by shahzadafzal http://ift.tt/1Amvteg

Bistro is a high-tech smart feeder which keeps an eye on your furry friends when they are home alone

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 07:33PM by thatcrit http://ift.tt/1EVLxIm

Dell XPS 15 2015 or HP OMEN 15? (x-post suggestalaptop)

Considering both laptops are replacements and was wondering if anyone has some input?

Things I consider to be important

-Screen

-Keyboard

-Cooling -Battery Life -Light gaming (League of Legends etc) (please don't comment with a desktop and chrome book/net book option) Thanks for any replies

Sorry for posting here but suggest a laptop is a dead subreddit

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 07:03PM by ProcrastinationCity http://ift.tt/18xDqI1

Label hand tools (paint, tape, nail polish?

I want to label everything with a noticeable means of identification in a small (~100 piece) tool set: basic socket/ratchet/wreck/screw drivers/hex type deal in a black clam shell carrying cas. Not my name or anything just a bright yellow or orange band.

I work in IT but some of the equipment needs a tool set. The tools will get regular use but never beat up so so durability isn't much of an issue but obviously the more the bette

Option 1: spray paint a bright band around them all.

Option 2: colored electric tape around them. Option 3: use nail polish or a paint marker

What would work best? Will pants stick to home? Any other method I should consider? ??

Thanks!

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 01:52PM by MGB_ http://ift.tt/1DkG2Rd

hi Reddit! I have concerns about my FB and IG. can someone help me?

I think it's been 2 weeks that my FB and IG are not loading some pictures. I had the same problem before and forgot how I fixed it. I'm using a laptop btw. and I think some of the devices here at home also have the same problem. can someone help me? thanks!

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 06:42PM by MyrhhEd http://ift.tt/1EVHyvh

Sony Teases Water-Resistant Devices for MWC; Xperia M4 Aqua Images Leak

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 06:34PM by eshwarvijaytv37 http://ift.tt/1BMzBvj

Sony Teases Water-Resistant Devices for MWC; Xperia M4 Aqua Images Leak

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 06:23PM by eshwarvijaytv37 http://ift.tt/1vJgAak

Japanese Beauty Gadgets

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 06:04PM by Saifii http://ift.tt/1zNK7vS

Hire Blackberry App Developer for Expanding Your Business Smart-Device

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 05:26PM by ashleycruz012 http://ift.tt/1LVlXFJ

Help with finding part for broken sash window cord

Hello. The cord broke on my sash window and there are plenty of guides online about how to replace the cord but they all suggest just nailing the cord into the window. In this case the snapped cord hooks onto a screw so that the window can be swung out for cleaning. Does anyone know what the crimp on the end is called or ideally can you link to a UK supplier I could buy it from? There's a pic in the link below. Can't seem to find it anywhere. http://ift.tt/1EVAIpK

An easier option I thought of would be to find a metal crimp like on the end of the cord and crimp the broken rope together. Again though I've no idea where to find this.

Thanks for reading!

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 05:18PM by EdinburghMan http://ift.tt/1aAHibY

Mirror Lake, Yosemite [OC] [1920x1280]

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Majestic Grand Teton National Park [OC] [1800x1100]

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I scored a stir plate that was no longer in use from a lab at uni. This one heats up while stirring. Only have control over the speed and not the heat. Any wires I can cut so that it doesn't heat up? [X-post /r/homebrewing]

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 12:57PM by haagiboy http://ift.tt/1azwlHH

Holmes Smart Wifi Heater let's you heat up the room from anywhere.

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 02:07PM by johnregus http://ift.tt/1DCnUF0

Foggy Eagle Creek, Oregon [OC] [1920x2880]

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Friday, 27 February 2015

Need some help fixing my BF's Limited Edition Portal Gun. Pictures inside.

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So, my mom accidentally broke my boyfriend's Limited Edition Portal Gun, the one from ThinkGeek, which is no longer available.

As you can see in the pictures above, all three of the prongs are broken, and one of the wires is severed. As far as I can tell, that's all that's wrong with it.

My boyfriend is going to be away for a couple weeks, and I'd like to surprise him with it fixed, since that's the first gift I ever got him.

Any help is appreciated! And sorry if this is in the wrong subreddit, I'm new! If there's a better website for this, please let me know! Thanks!

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 09:52AM by PortalGunHelp http://ift.tt/1FIfyvh

Pebble Time: The new Pebble

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 12:01PM by vernon9398 http://ift.tt/1LUghM0

View from Hearst Castle, California [OC] [5999×2510]

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How to clean colored/frosted glass

Hi there - just got some new lamps for the kitchen from a reBuilt center and trying to clean them up. They are colored/frosted glass and seems they have some sort of coating that is peeling off.

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I assume it is some sort of protecting cover, and I would like to take it off completely - scrubbing with dish soap and a scotch brite but seems it would take forever. Any advice?

Thanks!

ps. not sure if this is the right sub to post this, but can't think of a better one :)

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 08:51AM by dlev_ http://ift.tt/1znEVxA

This Tiny Toolbox Transforms Into an Entire Woodshop

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 08:59AM by supersecretaccountt http://ift.tt/1LU1Rxr

How can I seal this front door?

Just got a new house and one of the first things I want to do is correct a seal on the front door. You can see the album of photos here: http://ift.tt/1AD1ALu -- there's a lot of light that makes its way in when the door is closed. I took some shots of the weather seal in there now and I'm not really sure where to start -- would replacing that weather stripping be enough? Or does there seem to be something else missing? Any guidance is appreciated.

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 07:03AM by msaz87 http://ift.tt/1wtPXkX

Bryce Canyon Amphitheater - Utah, USA [1024 x 582] [OC] by Nadia Casey

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Custom fish tank hood

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 02:28AM by agoodonetomorrow http://ift.tt/1JW9Z2Q

Cable Alternatives

I'm finally cancelling my cable subscription? Are there any great antennas I can buy to fill the void?

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 06:34AM by Lunacy731 http://ift.tt/1zN7FkI

[OC] Found this high mountain lake only a few unpaved kilometers inland from the ring road near Hofn, Iceland. [2048 x 916]

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Winter has returned to Alberta. Commonwealth Peak from Chester Lake. [OC] [6066x1800]

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iRBeacon: Smart Remote for Connected Homes

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 05:08AM by KissP http://ift.tt/187861y

Hidden Doorway bookcase build - Album on Imgur

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 03:16AM by SuissaDesign http://ift.tt/1zmIILM

Growing Lettuce in the Home : a low-tech, low-cost indoor hydroponic system (x-post /r/gardening)

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 12:17AM by nuverde http://ift.tt/186ipTv

View of Shogran Meadows from Makra Peak, Pakistan | By Murtaza Mahmud [2048x1367]

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Sunrise at El Nido, Palawan, the Philippines [OC] [1728x1080]

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Maroon Bells, Aspen, CO [OC] [4987x3325]

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Sequoia National Park [OC] [1920x1280]

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Stealth GPS tracking for motorcycle?

I'm building a new bike, and want to be able to find this one if it gets stolen like my last.

What are my options for a SMALL, self-monitored, GPS tracker that provides real-time/active positioning data? I'd prefer something without a monthly fee, but the ability to view the position data myself is an absolute requirement.

Submitted February 28, 2015 at 02:11AM by mchandleraz http://ift.tt/1G16CEN

As Dick Tracy as it gets!

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 02:12AM by dryicefactory http://ift.tt/17EaYTD

PornHub's 'Wankband' Will Harness All Of Your Masturbation Energy - UNILAD

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 02:14AM by fakeshits http://ift.tt/1G16ANo

Lines, Shapes | Abraham Lake - Vicki Mar [OS] [1600 x 1068] (x-post /r/TrueNorthPictures)

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The $70,000 Diamond-Encrusted Apple Watch

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Submitted February 28, 2015 at 01:15AM by pirates-running-amok http://ift.tt/1BnuZdm

I repurposed an ugly 70's greek table into a chalkboard table for my kid.

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 10:28PM by Rockidoge http://ift.tt/1BmOoen

Built an audio mixing desk for a school theater

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 09:36PM by Schlep90a http://ift.tt/1LRKrBl

The Wank Band - The Device Charger : Pornhub (SAFE)

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 11:32PM by Hacking-Guide http://ift.tt/1FFCrzq

Raspberry Pi-Powered BMO Brings Adventure Time To Life

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 11:39PM by calebkraft http://ift.tt/1FFCr2m

Watch your step! 600m / 2000 feet down to the bottom at Preikestolen, Norway (photo by Morgan Kejerhag) [OC] [4912x7360]

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The most incredible part of our cross-country road trip this summer. Yosemite, CA (3264x2448) (OC)

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Patagonia in fall, by Rob Lafreniere [1155 x 770]

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Restored 130+ year old copper lined bathtub with great results

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 10:19PM by skills2paybills http://ift.tt/1AhAG6W

Fogo, the High-Tech Swiss Army Knife

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 10:53PM by thetimmyjohnson http://ift.tt/1DZQl0A

Mortising Machine Purchase?

Hey Reddit DIY,

I am a novice woodworking. Getting more and more into it. Been very interested in mortise and tennon and have cut tennons on my table saw. The mortise is a lot more challenging. I've got a dowel jig coming to try and make it easier but thus far haven't gotten any to work out...at all. So my question is this. I found a mortising machine that is $175 used, might be able to bring them down some. It is a Delta 14-650 that comes with the chisel bits that originally came with the machine. Is this a good purchase for someone of my skill level? The machine was not rated well on Amazon. Should I work on other skills before dropping the money for something like this? I can put a link to the CL post if anyone is interested.

Submitted February 27, 2015 at 08:27PM by HallowedBeThyRifle http://ift.tt/1LQb1sJ

Lenovo to offer free subscription to McAfee LiveSafe service | Reuters

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 10:05PM by Meowingtons-PhD http://ift.tt/1Ahvik9

Laminate Flooring + Waterfall dog drool = Help!

So we adopted a 6 year old great dane named Maci and the end of last year, and the adjustment period is just about done. The one problem we have, is that the dog food and water bowls are sitting on laminate flooring.

As we all know, dogs are drooly, sloppy mess makers full of love. She will chow down on her food, gulp down some water, and run off, leaving behind a masssiivvee trail of water that has started to take its toll on our laminate flooring.

What we have done so far:

Neater Feeder + raised legs Cut down on the initial slop over from the bowl

Giant mud room boot tray (super hard plastic with a decent lip) under the neater feeder, in front of it, so that when she lifts her head up, that catches the initial dripage)

Slobber rags both in front of the boot tray and ALL OVER THE HOUSE. The second she is done drinking, one of the house members has a rag at the ready.

Despite our best efforts, we are still finding the laminate flooring starting to warp a bit. I am thinking our best bet is to move the dog stuff, clean, polish, sand and seal the laminate, but I am looking for options before going that route.

Per the sidebar rules

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SO. I beg of you /r/diy. What have you done to protect your laminate flooring against the waterfall effect that is a thirsty dog?

Submitted February 27, 2015 at 08:19PM by blaid http://ift.tt/1vFXamD

Robear robot care bear designed to serve Japan's aging population

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 09:16PM by gammablew http://ift.tt/1AheOIT

South Chagrin Reservation, Ohio [OC] [3136×4704]

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My puppy keeps eating the connectors off my daughter's train tracks, so I 3D printed a solution. (first attempt at 3D printing)

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 06:06PM by _Franque_ http://ift.tt/18tMvRZ

Woodburned Dining Table

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 04:57PM by frizzlestick http://ift.tt/1vFrayY

Standing desk risers (full album)

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 07:16PM by Tyrun http://ift.tt/1DySP4R

I made two wooden scoops from one block of wood.

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 06:32PM by gradyh http://ift.tt/1LR0pfe

More details on the Serendipity S7 Bezel-Less Phone emerge

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 03:55PM by muslitele http://ift.tt/1AQEwYv

Thursday, 26 February 2015

The symmetric and picturesque Maroon Bells, Aspen, CO [OC][3016x2292]

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After this cold weather, I miss O'neill Bay, near Auckland [OC] [5502x3669]

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Smart whisky bottle knows when someone's been in your stash

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 03:56AM by nalixor http://ift.tt/1wsLOmM

Longs Peak, Colorado [4594x3063] [OC]

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Stars over Eagle Falls / Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, the night before last [oc by Phil Mosby][2048x1367]

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Seceda, South Tyrol, Dolomites [1600x1067] Photo by Federica Violin (xpost from r/ItalyPhotos)

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The Swiss Army Knife of Flashlights

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 03:21AM by nubbies http://ift.tt/1AcV5Kr

Finally: A Wearable That Lets You Charge Your Gadgets by Jerking Off

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 03:25AM by helpmesleep666 http://ift.tt/18qSeIk

My first shed build!

Hello!

Not my usual account, as I'm not looking for points, just a conversation!

This is my shed I built, and kids playhouse/toy storage I built last summer. Sorry about the album being large but I took these pictures in case it needed inspecting (I'm not required for it here, but a new homeowner might be interested in these for verification). I'm looking for things I can improve on, this was my first build, and although I am proud of it, having done it by hand by myself (hanging the trusses alone was the most difficult part), I know there are things I might of missed.

Some info not pictured, the 8 posts its on are in concrete 12"(or more) wide by 2 feet deep, as you'll notice with the subfloor mounted it's just slightly off, getting those posts square was a HUGE pain in the butt and because the center had a bunch of stumps there I used a 4x6 to assist the support. Shed is 12x12, deck is 12x14.

Some materials used, 15 year roofing, and reclaimed cedar from 50 years ago from inside a mechanics shop (as you'll see some oil stains on the playhouse), This was a fun project and I learned quite a bit, I don't do trades and learned everything from either trial and error or those handy Youtube videos!

I wanted to share, because Reddit. I got a little lazy with the playhouse build, deck, and fencing and did not take too many pictures. Deck was installed with 8 block posts, fencing 12" by 2ft concrete (just to hide the compost piles behind it). I do know some of my measurements were off by an inch, throwing some of my flow off, lesson learned! Looking forward to any questions and tips for my next one, thanks for reading.

I am also sorry for my spelling, potato camera, and general internet/grammar uselessness.

Album: link!

Submitted February 27, 2015 at 03:16AM by woodandrock http://ift.tt/1DvDGRO

Help making above Cabinet Space visually appealing

Trying to get ideas for how to conceal or at least make my above cabinet space more visually appealing. I don't have much extra space to put all the appliance currently there, unfortunately. Adding more cabinetry is an option but not ideal. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 02:24AM by rrush0033 http://ift.tt/1LLjSfj

Revolution JD - Your own personal easily programmable robot!

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 02:29AM by CaptainK3 http://ift.tt/1DXfER2

No sd card on new Galaxy s6 ? :(

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 02:36AM by lowspeed http://ift.tt/18qGoxL

This Umbrella's Built-in Bluetooth Reminds You Not To Forget It

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 02:54AM by topredditgeek http://ift.tt/1Evko0L

My attic to home office remodel

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 01:58AM by chazde3 http://ift.tt/1wlqqdB

Another great "unzip your tent and enjoy" view - at Bohinjsko Jezero Lake, Slovenia [OC] [2304 x 3072]

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Right before I used the rocks to get across. Yosemite, Ca [4160 x 3120]

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Toad River Valley in British Columbia, Canada (photo by Michael Christopher Brown) [OS] [990x742]

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Swatch's answer to the current trend towards wearables. (German)

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 01:24AM by hazelnussibus http://ift.tt/1DeSZvA

A circular, wood encased, smartphone.

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 01:25AM by tylerfulltilt http://ift.tt/1Ax15m5

Not all DIY projects have to be from scratch.

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 12:29AM by Chucknorrisjoke http://ift.tt/1BBHdAE

Stanley Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Boats and Cars

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 12:53AM by klitarate http://ift.tt/1LKN6uP

Zhangye Danxia Landform, Gansu, China [3968x2232] by Loraineltai on Flickr

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Electric sitting/standing desk with upcycled top (full album)

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Submitted February 27, 2015 at 12:17AM by PocketHobbit http://ift.tt/1zLl4cV

An Ingenious Invention That Turns Beehives Into Flowing Honey Taps.

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Submitted February 26, 2015 at 11:48PM by AnusOfSpeed http://ift.tt/1BhNb8c

Cost effective way to make a flaking chrome chair base decent looking? Is sand and paint my only option?

My wife purchased a vintage Eames lounge chair replica off craigslist and the base of the chair is rusted and flaking badly. I believe the company is that made the chair is CoFeMo. What would be the best way to make things base look decent (doesn't have to be perfect) without breaking the bank?? Thanks in advance! http://ift.tt/1E0oiQb http://ift.tt/1AOxJi5

Submitted February 26, 2015 at 11:57PM by Jcon74 http://ift.tt/1E0oizO

Wood Burn World Map Project

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Submitted February 26, 2015 at 11:58PM by kmel http://ift.tt/1E0ohMm

Rain at Lake Serene, Washington [OC] [4320 x 2880]

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View from the Kayenta Trail, Zion NP, Utah (OC) [5492x3056]

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Hoback River, Teton National Park, Wyoming. Taken on my iPhone after a long journey into the woods [OC] [1280x960]

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Advice on how to remove steamed on fabric stain from countertop

http://ift.tt/1LMT7cb The above is an image of my bathroom countertop. I had one of those Ikea fabric storage containers sitting on it storing some bottles. The other day I lifted it up I noticed these stains and I cant remove them with anything! I'm not sure what material the counter is but I think it might be some kind of Quartzite material. I've tried glass cleaners, bleach and even magic erasers and it is still there. I'm assuming somehow the dye from the fabric transferred to the counter via steam/heat combo while showers were taken, but not entirely sure. I'm moving out and am worried the landlord will charge me for replacing the whole counter if I cant fix it. :( Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Submitted February 26, 2015 at 11:15PM by ConnoisseurCat http://ift.tt/1E0dXnB

How would I make rounded corners for a silicon mold

Hi DIY redditors. Long time lurker, first time poster here in /DIY .

I am making a silicone cast of a farmhouse sink for my home remodel. I am trying to figure out the easiest way to create the outer and inner rounded-corners of my "positive."

For the inner-sink shape, I was thinking of using quarter-round and gluing/pin-nailing to the side pieces of the melamine board. Not sure how i would do the outside rounds.

If anyone has any tips or shortcuts, please post!

Here's an example of one of the sinks that has rounded corners: picofsink

Submitted February 26, 2015 at 11:25PM by iownslaves http://ift.tt/1LMT6VV

The Leaders of the Pack: Wearables for Fitness

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Submitted February 26, 2015 at 10:39PM by AceKingQueen http://ift.tt/1DuC0bx

Samsung Introduces Industry's First 128-Gigabyte UFS for Smartphones

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Submitted February 26, 2015 at 10:48PM by bco7 http://ift.tt/1AwmrQC

A friend of mine gave me some scrap 1084 steel from his workplace so I turned the smallest piece into a neck knife as a gift to him.

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Submitted February 26, 2015 at 09:54PM by iezugod http://ift.tt/1wjUSEI

Painter help?

Hey guys, I've been having issues with bubbling in my bathroom, now I realise that the paint has no sealant beneath but what's this... Bubbly stuff?

What's the best solution here? Should I strip the whole wall and seal with a product, then repaint?

Thanks for any advice!

Submitted February 26, 2015 at 09:41PM by googleismybestfriend http://ift.tt/1FxZZWV

Changing the way an exterior door swings

Is it possible/easy to change the way an exterior door swings?

In our previous house, we bought a new exterior door, and had an all weather proof dog door installed. When we moved, we replaced the door and brought the door (and frame) with us so we could reuse. Unfortunately, the door that we want to replace is a left-handed inward swing and this door is a right-handed inward swing.

Is it possible to change the way the door swings by moving the hardward? Or will we need to buy a whole new door/dog door. I know we can just replace the door and have it swing in as intended, but I think that would look silly and be awkward with the current layout.

Submitted February 26, 2015 at 09:38PM by Kanadka http://ift.tt/1JQK3FJ

Need some help making a light stand using 202 Stainless Steel.

Hi guys, I'm new here and also new to metalworking. So, I'm trying to make my own light stands using 1.5mm (approx 1/16th inch) thick, stainless steel 202 square tubing. I need to drill a total of about 150 holes in this stuff.

The first problem I faced was that unlike aluminum, this stuff is a LOT harder to drill through. So, I got some high grade HSS drill bits (Miranda Super Drill Bits [Indian company]) and still find that it's pretty hard to drill and I have to apply a LOT of pressure. I'm drilling using a Skil 6510 handheld impact drill and have been using coconut oil as a lubricant. So, I was wondering if:

I would find the drilling easier if I were using a drill press?

What kind of drill bits do you recommend?

What kind of cutting fluid/ cutting oil would you recommend?

Any more advantages of a drill press that I should know, other than accuracy? Does it reduce the effort required to drill?

How many holes should on average should my drill bit last in this stuff?

Should I get a bench grinder to sharpen my drill bits, or can an angle grinder somehow do the job? (I'm guessing the answers's no, and this would be REALLY dangerous, right?)

Thanks a lot for your patience guys. :)

EDIT : Formatting.

Submitted February 26, 2015 at 09:10PM by S0mu http://ift.tt/1wrONvL

Namib Desert, Namibia [640x389] by Roberto Sysa Moiola

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First VAIO - not Sony - smartphone revealed

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Submitted February 26, 2015 at 09:25PM by bws201 http://ift.tt/1LJvZtd

How would I go about building this $640 shelf on my own for much cheaper?

I saw this shelf on a modern design website for $640. I really like the shelf (not enough to spend $640) but moreover I like the concept itself. I wanted to learn how to make something like this myself as I have other conceptual ideas I want to try. Do you just wet and layer thin sheets on a pre-curved mold? I'm not sure where to even begin.

Submitted February 26, 2015 at 08:49PM by TonyMcAwesome http://ift.tt/1BZrydT

First time home owner making some upgrades and looking for some advice. First "major" project that I have some uncertainty about: replacing the humidifier on my furnace. (x-post from /r/homeimprovement)

As the title states my wife and I just moved into our first house in Hamtramck Michigan recently and one of the first things I'm going to have to do that I have little to no experience with is replacing the humidifier on our furnace. I'm looking at a Honeywell that looks VERY similar to what is already installed.

I would wager to guess that either the humidistat, the wiring between the humidistat and the motor, or the motor itself is faulty but considering the condition it is in I'm just going to replace the whole thing. Since there's already a unit there, I assume I can get a similar unit and pretty simply put it where the old one was.

I just have a few questions. I've bolded the actual questions below.

The one installed now doesn't work, and god only knows how long it hasn't worked for. What sort of things should I look out for as far as mold or anything like that goes. I'm not sure if there was ever standing water in it but there's calcification on the pad around the drum so I assume it sat for quite a while. I don't see any signs of mold anywhere in the house or in any of the easy to see/reach parts of the duct work (including the duct attached to the humidifier.

The humidifier I'm looking at (HE120 Bypass Drum) plugs into an outlet for power. The one installed now is somehow wired into a circuit board in the actual furnace with some sort of transformer. How hard will it be to disconnect the current humidifier from the furnace circuit board?

Another "problem" I've noticed with it is that the water only comes out as a slow drip when I open the saddle valve. Should I replace the saddle valve? Could it be sediment inside the line from the valve to the unit? If so how can I test it or should I just buy some new copper tube to go with the new valve?

I don't really want to take anything apart until it's time to actually replace this thing (next week) but if you want general pictures I can take some if they'll help.

Submitted February 26, 2015 at 08:56PM by isobane http://ift.tt/1MUQXss

First look at the Noodoe Watch – the cheap, customisable 'anti-Apple Watch'

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Submitted February 26, 2015 at 08:29PM by LillipPharkin http://ift.tt/1BgTg4z

Smartmarker, the Gadget to Revolutionize Your Old Whiteboard

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Submitted February 26, 2015 at 08:02PM by thetimmyjohnson http://ift.tt/1vC1u6w

Reflection of the stars in the mostly frozen Upper Twin Lakes, Oregon [800x1200] [OC]

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Homemade Frank's Hot Sauce

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Submitted February 26, 2015 at 07:18PM by Tyrun http://ift.tt/1DZz3Ci

[Question] Passive Solar Heating

I had a simple question for you all. I'm currently designing a home and wanted to pick your thoughts regarding this idea of using passive solar heating techniques to warm the home through light absorption during Winter months. The technique would involve a massive wall made of stone painted black serving as a heat battery of sorts. I want to install thermal windows in the ceiling to bring in natural light.

My question is this: would the addition of such a solar heat battery be rendered null by the addition of a large glass window (assuming thermal windows would otherwise be replaced by an insulated roof)? Would this work in my favour increasing the temperature or would it work against the broader goal of warming the residence?

During Summer months, I think it would be neat to include large curtains that cover the black stone wall to prevent the light from being absorbed and heating the place more than just the natural light already does, so there wouldn't be the problem of an overly hot Summertime.

Submitted February 26, 2015 at 11:50AM by yolofury http://ift.tt/180tR2U

What constitutes an induction heating circuit?

I've read about a method of heating using eddy current created by high frequency AC flowing through a coil and I want to try demonstrating the effect at home, but I am unsure how such circuit is constructed. Could someone give me an outline of necessary components and their roles in the circuit?

Submitted February 26, 2015 at 01:54PM by helg4frres http://ift.tt/1BytkTR