Using Up A Gift Fruit Basket (Recipes)
Oranges are a versatile fruit. Not only are they great for salads and salsas, peeled orange slices can be baked with chicken and sauteed with seafood. Used in a smoothie, oranges are great energy-builders after a workout or as a snack. With ... [... more]
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Making Craft-Supply Holders And Dispensers
"I guess it's a good thing that I switched my letters and the like to the basket, since the monkey has apparently moved into the shoebox. I don't know what corner of my brain today's idea came from, but I thought it might work for some of you: a ... [... more]
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Cooking With Fire
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Weatherstripping
Closed-cell weatherstripping (figure B) is more firm and offers better insulation. It too comes with an adhesive backing. It should be applied to the doorstop on the top and latch side, where the door strikes the stop (figure C), and to the ... [... more]
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Solar Decathlon: The Competitions, Part 2
This competition includes filling up a 15 gallon tub of water and being able to fill it in 10 minutes and having the temperature of the water at least 110 degrees in order to pass. The key is to keep the water just hot enough to get points but ... [... more]
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Collar
Expert tip: When you reach the points of the collar, place the needle down and carefully pivot a couple of seams around the corner, guiding the needle by hand as you work. This will help you achieve sharp corners. Clip the corners (figure A) and ... [... more]
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Digital Darkroom: Resizing And Emailing Photos
Once you've selected the images you like, you may need to resize them (i.e., save them in a format and resolution that results in a smaller file-size) before emailing them. In this context, "size" refers more to file size more than the height ... [... more]
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Video Tips
If you want to learn more about your camcorder or VCR, Party at Home recommends VCRs and Camcorders for Dummies, by Gordon McComb and Andy Rathbone. This title is now out of print but may be available through amazon.com. During your cooperative ... [... more]
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Camping -- Tents And Campsites
When you embark on a hiking and camping trip, check your position periodically using a compass and trail-map (figure A). Some proficiency with reading and using trail maps is essential for a safe and enjoyable outdoor adventure. A standard ... [... more]
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Home Office With Sports Theme: Desk System
Because of the relatively small area of the room, an L-shaped, wall-mounted desk system was selected to help maximize usable wall space. Ken selected a dark grey surface color to coordinate with the painted walls. The project began with a sketch ... [... more]
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Roofing And Siding
To add a cool tool tray to your ladder, cut a board to match the size of your top step. Add holes to fit your tools and attach it with hinges. Keep it open to hold your tools, fold it up for storage or to lean against a wall. Vinyl siding must be ... [... more]
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Levels
The digital laser level is self-calibrating (figure G). To use it, simply point its laser at the surface you want to be level. The laser will flash until the surface is moved to a perfectly level position. At that point the laser will stop ... [... more]
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