16 Gorgeous DIY Coasters
No one likes dirty stains or ring marks on their coffee tables so why not protect them with these fantastic and original DIY coaster ideas? We have scoured the internet and found these sixteen adorable DIY coaster ideas so you can make some to suit your style and your home. Or why not make some for friends for a fun and original gift ideas? Check out these gorgeous DIY coaster tutorials by clicking the links below… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
General Tso's Cauliflower
1. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt to combine. In a liquid measuring cup, whisk the eggs, soy sauce and vinegar to combine. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the flour, whisking constantly. You should end up with a thick but still dip-able batter (thin with a little water if needed). 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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A Beginner's Guide to Onions
[Photographs: Lauren Rothman, unless otherwise noted] Can you imagine a world without onions? These alliums—members of a family that also includes garlic and chives—are indispensable, adding a baseline of sweet and earthy flavor to many cooked dishes and contributing a spicy accent when served raw. But even if you use them almost every time you cook, onions can still be pretty bewildering. With about a dozen varieties readily available in most markets, as well as several less common types, it can be hard to know which kind of onion to choose for your marinara sauce and which to select for your pico de gallo. Because they last so long in storage once they've been harvested—undoubtedly a major reason why onions are such an integral part of so many cuisines the world over—they're available (and tasty) year-round. Scallions One of the most versatile onions around, scallions are long and thin, typically no fatter than a finger. Back to the full list » Spring Onions Vidalias Ramps [Photograph: J.
DIY Survival Candles
Candles are an easy-to-use source of emergency lighting and a little bit of heat. I'm shocked to see some of the prices that are charged for long burning candles sold for survival or emergency preparedness - if you want to buy a dozen or so candles, the cost really starts to add up. Never fear! You can make your own survival candles at home for cheap, using high-quality, long burning soy wax. The materials you will need are:Soy wax flakes. First, you'll want to get your wicks ready. Put your wicks in the jars. This is my "double boiler." Here are the flakes beginning to melt. And now fully melted. Carefully transfer the melted wax into your pouring container. Don't fill the jar up the whole way - leave some room between the wax and the top of the container. Last step. While some advertise 70+ hours of burn time for 8 ounce candles like this, they're more in the ballpark of 40 to 50 hours, and you'll get the most life out of them if you burn the candles four hours at a time.
The 16 Best Healthy, Edible Plants to Grow Indoors
From farmers’ markets and Community Supported Agriculture, to urban farms and rooftop gardens, to produce delivery services, more and more people across the U.S. are embracing farm-fresh food. And for good reason: Locally grown produce tends to be better for the environment and for local communities than its store-bought counterparts. Growing food at home also ensures that growers know exactly where their food comes from and how it was grown (no need to worry about deceptive food labeling). If you’re not whipping out the pruning shears yet, consider this: Learning new skills is good for our brains. Luckily, you don’t need to be a farmer (or even live near a farm) in order to reap the benefits of home-grown produce. If you have a sunny window (or two, or five) and a bit of extra time on your hands, then you’re capable of growing your own food right at home. General Growing Tips Fruits and Veggies Photo: Alpha 1. 2. 3. 4. How to Harvest: Most lemons will ripen in six to nine months. 5. 6. 7.
Awesome Things To Make From Wire
Calling all creatives out there, today’s 50+ roundup is going to feed your inspiration banks. We gathered over 50 super awesome things to make from wire. You can get craft wire for pretty cheap, and as you will see, you can even use wire hangers!
Wikihouse Download and Print Your Own House
Imagine downloading your house online, and “printing” it out on a machine. You don’t have to imagine it. It is a reality. Wikihouse makes it possible to download the blueprint designs for the house, which can then be fed into a CNC machine and the parts (and tools) needed to assemble the shelter simply cut out from sheets of plywood. The practical applications are far reaching. SCALABLE: This is scalable and modifiable. Wikihouse is designed using Sketchup. This is a truly revolutionary idea, and the concept is proven. “The purpose of the WikiHouse construction set is that the end structure is ready to be made weathertight using cladding, insulation, damp-proof membranes and windows. Source Links: Please visit us @ The Syndicate- Beyond the Bottom Line - The Commons - Mind Culture - Comments comments
How to Make a Liquor Bottle Lamp Suzi's Crafts
I would like to share one of my favorite craft projects how to make a bottle lamp. You do have to invest about $15 for a diamond bit, but the bottle lamps can be made for less than $10 and they make amazing gifts or sold for a profit at craft shows and Etsy shops. You don’t have to be a drinker to get nice looking bottles. How To Drill Glass For Your Bottle Lamp When your drilling glass you need to take the proper precautions. The key to drilling glass is letting the bit do all the work. To start your hole, put the drill bit at an angle and start drilling out a groove (This prevents the bit from slipping and traveling on the face of the bottle). Installing a Light Kit For Your Bottle Lamp The particular light kits I’m using have a switch that is perfect for these lamps. Take the wires from the housing and cut the other side so you have 2 pieces. Connect the wires and place them back into the housing. Here’s a few of my favorite lamps I have made for gifts or to sell on my Etsy page.
Hydroelectric
Hydroelectric Power - Water power - micro hydro systems Micro hydro power is probably the least common of the three readily used renewable energy sources, but it has the potential to produce the most power, more reliably than solar or wind power if you have the right site. This means having access to a river or creek that has a high enough flow to produce useable power for a good part of the year. Many creeks and rivers are permanent, ie, they never dry up, and these are the most suitable for micro-hydro power production. A micro hydro turbine can take several forms, the most widely recognized of which would be the water wheel, used extensively for grain grinding up until this century. The Campo Nuevo Watermotor is the only modern turbine designed to drive common machines directly with waterpower. Micro-Hydro Power Plant overview & basic math formulas & conversion needed to find "Head", "PSI", Flow Losses" & Power Output. By Joe Cole Micro Hydro Systems work? Info: Dealers:
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The Complexity and Artificial Life Research Concept for Self-Organizing Systems
