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Prevent Identity Theft, Invest In a Security Mailbox

By: Diy maven Apr 23, 2007

In an effort to prevent identity theft, we all know that we shouldn’t deposit our outgoing mail in residential mailboxes. No biggie. A quick trip to the local P.O. or collection box takes care of that problem, but what about the mail our letter carrier drops off for us? Any thief could follow her around the neighborhood, picking up a plethora of sensitive information.

To prevent such nefarious activity, it might be time to install a… Continue Reading

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More Puzzling Floors

By: Diy maven Apr 20, 2007

A few weeks ago we had puzzle carpet, now we have puzzle wood flooring. Puzzle Floor™ pieces are made of 5/8" solid northern hardwood which ‘is precision-manufactured...to allow for perfect alignment and fit.” The 13" x 13" squares are available in 13 different colors, and according to the company’s website, installation sounds DIY-able. I just have one question about this sudden influx of puzzle flooring. Why just floor… Continue Reading

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Pantoneâ€™s Color Trends Fall â€˜07

By: Diy maven Apr 20, 2007

We’ve discussed the influence fashion has on interior trends in the past. Now Pantone, “the world-renowned authority on color” has unveiled its color report for Fall of ‘07.

With colors the name of Chilli Pepper, Burnt Ochre and Purple Wine, it’s not surprising the pallette is a robust one. What’s interesting about this collection of colors is their unexpected couplings. Carafe with Casmere Rose? Why not?

For… Continue Reading

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Global Warming Mug

By: Diy maven Apr 19, 2007

Just in time for Earth Day is the Global Warming Mug. Fill the mug, which is adorned with a map of the world, with your favorite hot beverage and watch land masses disappear before your very eyes. It’s a great and obvious depiction of the effects of global warming. Design-wise, it’s clever, funny and completely frightening. Bye-bye Florida.

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New Uses For Tin Ceiling Tiles

By: Diy maven Apr 19, 2007

DIYers are doing some interesting things with tin ceiling tiles these days that doesn’t involve ceilings. Here are some pictures from the customer gallery at mbossinc.com.

(Head and footboard inlay.)

(Window trim.)

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New Feature: Curbly Friendships Browser

By: Bruno Apr 18, 2007

Here's a cool new way to browse your friendship network on Curbly: check out the Curbly Friendships Browser!

It's a neat flash visualization that makes clicking through and exploring Curbly profiles easy and fun. You can see your own network by going to:

http://www.curbly.com/YOUR-USERNAME/friendships

Like it? Love it? Let us know what you think in the comments!

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Craft Quickie: Bottle Necklaces

By: Diy maven Apr 18, 2007

Here’s a fun and fast way to dress up bottles.

What you need:

Chain. I found 100 inches of silver chain at my local craft store for about $3.50.

Jump rings. I used the larger, 1/4" size.

Beads and/or charms.

A small side cutter.

What you do:

Cut a length of chain with the side cutter. The length will depend on the height and girth of your bottle. Just drape the chain around the bottle’s neck to determine the size.

Attach a jump ring to one… Continue Reading

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DIY-able Rag Chair?

By: Diy maven Apr 18, 2007

Take a look at Droog’s Rag Chair by Tejo Remy. It’s made of 15 bags of rags, metal straps to hold them all together and, we assume, some sort of internal form to keep the chair’s shape. Customers have the option of submitting old clothing articles which will be used in the chair’s construction.

So, two questions:

1. Cool idea or just goofy? and....

B. Is this DIY-able? (For 3,320 bucks–yeah, that’s the price… Continue Reading

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Gardening Primates? Madness!

By: Lilybee Apr 17, 2007

Spring looks like it may finally be making an appearance in Toronto and I have been thinking green flowery sorts of thoughts. And so, apparently, have these folks....

They are a band of Guerrilla Gardeners (not Gorilla Gardeners, disappointingly) who work in Toronto, making the world slightly more green, one tiny patch at a time.

What do you think? Does this sort of thing appeal? Is… Continue Reading

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Build a Raised Garden Bed via Readymade Videos

By: Chrisjob Apr 17, 2007

Don't sleep on Readymade Magazi ne's new online videos. (Sleep...garden bed...get it?)

The first installment is from Andrian Van Allen, whom writes the excellently informative (but questionably named) "Martha Lives" column towards the end of the magazine. She details creating a raised garden bed from readily availiable dimensional lumber, and with a few easy cuts, spring will come to your home in no time. (Well, as soon as the weather cooperates.)

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