Foam Doam Homes

Check out these easy-to-assemble, pre-fab homes by Japan Dome House Co., Ltd. They're made of polystyrene which means they won't rot, rust or attract termites. They're also said to resist earthquakes and typhoons, and because the walls are treated with a flame retardant, they won't give off toxic fumes if they should catch on fire. The dense, 7 inch thick walls have superior insulating properties, meaning they're extremely energy efficient.  Th » READ MORE

August 12, 2008

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How to Foam Home

The best thing about coffee shop coffee, if you ask me, is the foam. Here's a quick and easy way to get a little frothy goodness at home.

What you need:

• A liquid tight container. This little fella will do nicely.

• Some skim milk
• An un-frothed beverage of your choice

What you do:

1. Pour some milk into your container, and seal tightly.
2. Shake the container vigorously. The longer you shake, the frothier your milk will get, but even 5 seconds or so of » READ MORE

February 19, 2008

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How To Make 3D Stars.

Making these beautiful 3D stars is as easy as drawing a straight line and cutting it. (Don't worry, you can use a straight edge). They can be easily transformed into ornaments, placecards, or simply adorn your flat surfaces 'round the holidays.

Materials:

• Scrap paper
• Foam board (Don't use polystyrene, it's bad for the environment)
• Utility or craft knife
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Paint, glitter, markers, etc for decorating.

December 18, 2007

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MAKE SHIFT SHIKIBUTON & TATAMI MATS?

So, I'm new CURBLY but having much fun surfing and reading all the great ideas! WELL, i just moved into a new, brand spanking new flat with nothing inside. It's quite apacious, so I don't really need a futon, but I like firm, low beds and the idea of having the freedom to change it up in my room! Plus, it's more green than a mattress.

I'm trying to cut the cost and looked around the SF area to see if I can pick up the order instead of shipping. I » READ MORE

August 09, 2007

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application of exterior baseboard corners

this is a picture of the bottom of the closet door-frame in my guestroom.  rather than a mitered return in the molding, this corner (and all the others in the room) was originally covered by a curved quarter block that had to be replaced. the replacement blocks are somewhat different in shape, which means there's a gap of about 1/4" between the block and the wall when i put them in place.

here is my question to the expert carpenters among us: wh » READ MORE

February 03, 2007

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