Insulated Earthbag Foundations Note: If you’re new to earthbag building, first read the introductory Step-by-Step Earthbag Building and How to Build an Earthbag Roundhouse . This Instructable includes complete step-by-step instructions on how to make an insulated earthbag foundation. You can use the same process to make insulated foundations for any type of structure – straw bale, earthbag, cordwood, etc. Yurts or gers are very efficient and practical in harsh, cold climates, as evidenced by centuries of use in Mongolia. Benefits of yurts include affordability, rapid construction, ease of construction, wind resistance, great looks and portability (ability to take your home with you if you ever move). You may even save on taxes since some jurisdictions do not consider yurts permanent homes. Many people build their yurts on a raised wooden platform to reduce moisture problems. 3D AutoCAD drawings show each step of construction.
DIY Wrap Bracelet – Honestly WTF-Mozilla Firefox You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists. The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! With that being said, we’ll show you how to master a version of the ever so popular wrap bracelet. It’s so simple and addicting, you’ll soon be churning out these wristlets with your eyes closed. You’ll need (for a double wrapped bracelet) :* Lengths will vary depending on the size of your wrist (see comments for suggestions). Fold the length of leather cording in half to form a loop. Place the ball chain along the leather cording with the end of the chain meeting the end of the wrap. Continue wrapping while checking it for fit around the wrist. When you have reached the end of the ball chain wrap the linen cording around the leather strands 2-3 more times. Thread the hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot. Trim with scissors and your wrap bracelet is finished!! The materials are listed for a double wrap bracelet. It’s a party!
Painless laser injection could make jabs a thing of the past South Korea team creates laser that uses 'just the right amount of force' to inject medicineFuture jabs could be as painful as 'a puff of fresh air' Published: 11:12 GMT, 14 September 2012 | Updated: 11:39 GMT, 14 September 2012 Medical history: The research in Seoul could make the jab a thing of a past Some people hate them, some people fear them, and the rest of us probably don't enjoy them that much. But needle injections could finally become medical history, after scientists found a way to use lasers to take the 'ouch!' The process, developed at Seoul National University in South Korea, could revolutionise how we receive annual flu shots, childhood immunisations, and other treatments that involve piercing the skin with a needle. The laser-based system blasts microscopic jets of drugs directly into the skin, and the creators say it is as gentle and painless as 'being hit with a puff of air'. The beam entrance view of the laser injector: The technology could end the jab forever
Insulated Bamboo Or Stick Interior Walls This Instructable describes an innovative way to build walls using bamboo or wood saplings and bags of insulation. We’ll be using bamboo for this Instructable since it is rapidly renewable, low cost and readily available in many parts of the world. Let’s start with some background information to better understand what is involved. People often wonder how to build interior walls on earthbag and strawbale homes, which are about 18” wide once plastered. These building methods create strong, stable walls that are ideal for exterior walls, but they take up too much space for interior walls. There are numerous ways to build interior walls. The following suggestions may not meet building codes where you live. Insulated bamboo wall summary: The general process involves tying or lashing bamboo frames together – one frame for each side. The photo shows a small prototype.
DIY Succulent Pallet Table | Far Out Flora-Mozilla Firefox Max with the new Succulent Table. Can you believe that our latest DIY project was once just a couple of junky pallets and some scrappy table legs? Crazy…if I didn’t have photos, I wouldn’t believe it myself. Not too long ago, we whipped out a coffee table sized succulent table out of an old shipping crate. Now we scaled it up. The pallets. First bit of advice, deconstructing pallets are a big pain unless you have the right tools…and our hammer and wall scrapper wasn’t quite doing the trick. Couple good planks. Love the scares of time left on these chunks of pallet wood. Attaching the legs. After pulling apart two pallets, we used the 2 x 4 sized boards to make a rectangular frame to attached the appropriated table legs. Dry run for fittings. Like TV magic (and 2 days later), the table was more or less put together. Megan with some semps. After a weekend of slivers and sweat, we finally got to plant this baby. Getting messy. Packing them in. Yeah, we didn’t hold back on jamming them.
The Contemporary Hillside House by SB Architects The Contemporary Hillside House by SB Architects Designed by San Francisco-based SB Architects, an international firm well-known for the design of site-sensitive resort and mixed-use projects around the world, and built by well-known green builder McDonald Construction & Development, this home is a statement of what is possible combining “high design with high sustainability.” Nestled in the hills of Mill Valley, California, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, Hillside House has just received certification as the first LEED for Homes Platinum custom home in Marin County, and one of only a handful in Northern California. Photograpghy by Mariko Reed. The four-story home – clad with beautiful, sustainable Western Red Cedar siding – is set on a steep hillside site that provides for a very vertical design with living and private zones situated on multiple separate floors. About Richard Barker Adelto Love Interior Design & Exotic Travel?
DIY Earthen Floor Start To Finish - I Love Cob! The process of this floor has long been in the works. I first tamped the earth beneath the building. Then added a layer of cut polypropylene bags. Then 6 inches of red pumice ( otherwise known as scoria ). The scoria has insulating properties and also acts as a capillary break from moisture of the earth. Through the scoria layer I added a 4 inch perforated drain pipe, in case one day a radon gas evacuating system could be attached. Then 4 coats of alis (clay paint ) with fine sand and clay. In the interest of future estimation I’ve found that .5 gallon of linseed oil will cover about 100 square feet. I’m interested in alternatives to boiled linseed oil. After the oil has had time to cure, I’ll give it a coat of wax.
Death By Oreo Cupcakes They are probably the best Oreo cakes I have ever tried. A lot of cake's that I have experimented with before are like a vanilla cake with bits of Oreo in them, which didn't really give them enough Oreo flavor. But these were a lot better. Ingredients 1 package Oreo Cookies, regular size 1 package Mini Oreo Cookies, for decoration (optional) 1 package chocolate cake mix (mix according to directions on box) 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), room temperature 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract cupcake liners Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and cream cheese. foodsnots.com
Kashrut: Jewish Dietary Laws Kashrut is the body of Jewish law dealing with what foods we can and cannot eat and how those foods must be prepared and eaten. "Kashrut" comes from the Hebrew root Kaf-Shin-Reish, meaning fit, proper or correct. It is the same root as the more commonly known word "kosher," which describes food that meets these standards. The word "kosher" can also be used, and often is used, to describe ritual objects that are made in accordance with Jewish law and are fit for ritual use. Contrary to popular misconception, rabbis or other religious officials do not "bless" food to make it kosher. There are blessings that observant Jews recite over food before eating it, but these blessings have nothing to do with making the food kosher. Kosher dietary laws are observed all year round, not just during Pesach (Passover). There is no such thing as "kosher-style" food. Why Do We Observe the Laws of Kashrut? However, health is not the only reason for Jewish dietary laws. How Difficult is it to Keep Kosher?
Welcome to StereoBot! Cómo reducir la cintura rápidamente This application requires JavaScript. Cuando nos ponemos a dieta y logramos bajar esos kilos de más, además de los beneficios para la salud es muy satisfactorio poder volver a usar prendas que antes nos ajustaban en las zonas de caderas, muslos y cintura. Pero a veces aunque bajemos de peso, comamos saludablemente y hagamos ejercicio, reducir la cintura y bajar el abdomen suelen ser de las partes más difíciles de tornear del cuerpo. Hoy te contamos trucos para modelar la cintura: sigue estos TipsiMujer en el video exclusivo que preparamos para ti y así podrás saber cómo reducir la cintura rápidamente y volver a usar tus prendas favoritas. ¡No te lo puedes perder! Jupiterimages/Goodshoot/Thinkstock Eliminar el azúcar y las grasas saturadas Para eliminar la grasa acumulada en la zona de la cintura, lo primero es eliminar todo lo que mantenga grasas saturadas y azúcar. Elimina la comida chatarra, los dulces y los panificados con azúcar. iStockphoto/Thinkstock Reducir hidratos de carbono
How to Draw the Head From Any Angle The Basic Forms To draw the head from any angle you must first understand its basic structure. Look past all the distracting details and visualize the underlying forms. This ability to simplify can be applied to the features of the face, but when starting the drawing you could look even further. The head deconstructed into its basic forms, is a sphere as the cranium and a block as the jaw and cheek bones. A Sphere as the Cranium The sides of the head are flat, so we can slice off a piece from both sides of the ball. A Block as the Jaw and Cheek Bones Attach the shape of the jaw. Constructing From Any Angle Step 1 – Determine the angle of the ball The angle of the head is established at the very beginning of the drawing with the ball. X Axis - The up and down tilt is established by the angles of the horizontal and vertical lines in the oval. Y Axis - The direction the head is turning (left or right) is established by the width of the oval. Step 2 – Find the thirds Step 3 – Add the jaw
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