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Friday, 16 June

01:00

Recreating Galileos Sector Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers

The sector, also known as the compass of proportion, is a fun and easy-to-use calculating device that uses the power of geometry to perform a variety of useful math jobs. Although at first glance a sector might seem as quaint and old-school as a slide rule, it can do at least a few maker-style jobs better, faster, []

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Thursday, 15 June

04:34

Designing an Eco-Friendly Home Natural Building Blog

Marc Berman at programminginsider.com has come up with a list of aspects of ecological home design that I think is worth sharing.

Selecting the right site is the first step in the design process.

Orientation: Take advantage of the suns path by orienting your home to maximize natural light and passive solar heating. Position windows and glazed areas to optimize daylight and minimize the need for artificial lighting during the day.

Climate Considerations: Understand the local climate and design your home accordingly. Incorporate shading devices, such as overhangs or pergolas, to block excessive heat in warmer climates or harness solar gain in colder climates.

Landscaping Integration: Plan your landscaping to complement sustainable design principles. Utilize natural elements, such as trees and shrubs, to provide shade and windbreaks, reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling.

Water Management: Assess water drainage patterns on the site and design appropriate strategies for rainwater harvesting, stormwater management, and erosion control. Implement permeable surfaces to allow rainwater to infiltrate the ground, reducing runoff and promoting groundwater recharge.

Choosing the Right Architect: Collaborate with an architect experienced in sustainable design. Look for professionals who understand energy-efficient principles, green building certifications, and innovative techniques to ensure your eco-friendly home design is executed effectively, meeting both your aesthetic and sustainability goals.

Insulation: Optimize insulation throughout your home to minimize heat loss or gain. Use high-quality insulation materials in walls, roofs, and floors to create a well-insulated building envelope.

Windows and Glazing: Select energy-efficient windows with low U-values and high solar heat gain coefficients (SHGC) to reduce heat transfer and maximize solar gain. Incorporate double or triple glazing, low-emissivity coatings, and insulated frames for better thermal performance.

Passive Solar Design: Incorporate passive solar design principles to harness solar energy for heating and lighting. Orient windows and living spaces to capture the suns warmth in winter and provide shading to prevent overheating in summer.

Efficient HVAC Systems: Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Opt for high-efficiency equipment, such as heat pumps or geothermal systems, and consider zoned heat...

Wednesday, 14 June

13:00

DIY Mobile Handwash Station Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers

In times like these you learn to lather up. Everybody needs hand hygiene, everywhere. Most of us take it for granted but for some, its just not readily available. LavaMaex is a nonprofit accelerator changing the way the world sees and serves our unhoused neighbors. Our goal is to teach the world how to take critical []

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10:19

Stencil authentic grain sack fabric chair cushions fast and easy! Funky Junk Interiors

Love vintage grain sacks? Heres how to create your own grain sack fabric chair cushions to add vintage charm to your outdoor furniture instantly and simply with stencils! A small detail that makes a huge impact. This post contains some affiliate links in which I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases through these links, []

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03:00

DFRobot Launches UNIHIKER All-In-One Single-Board Computer Lab Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers

Products like the Arduino UNO and Raspberry Pi have proven nothing short of revolutionary in the maker community by taking something which already existed in various forms and just doing it that much better that it changed the world. DFRobot may be hoping to spark a similar revolution with their unique new single-board computer (SBC), []

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Saturday, 06 May

04:24

Quick & Easy Carpet Install Rogue Engineer

By Jamison Rantz

A friend of mine is finishing up a house flip that he has been working on and wanted to get it on the market as soon as possible. One last touch he needed was some carpet for the basement. Luckily The Home Depot carries several quality yet affordable options in stock to make that quick turn around a possibility. Rather than waiting weeks for a special order, he was able to get it done in no time and get the house on the market!

Disclosure: This article was sponsored by The Home Depot however the opinions are 100% my own.

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