Hanging some curtains? Installing a shelf? Don’t let cleaning up the drywall dust from the hole drilling take up more time than the actual project itself. Drill with a vacuum hose directly below your hole and your cleanup will be done before you know it.
Flush Cut Door Jambs
Cutting flooring around door jambs is way too hard. Instead, place a scrap piece of the new flooring material next to the jamb and use it as a guide for an undercut saw. You’ll have the perfect pocket to slide flooring materials underneath so you won’t need to make intricate cuts around the jamb trim. A japanese pull saw or oscillating multi-tool works best for this type of flush cutting
DIY Spider Rifle for Humane Spider Removal
Looking to remove spiders and other unwanted insects from your home more humanely? Or, at least without splattering their intestines all over your freshly-painted white walls? Our friends over at Make show you how to make your own “catch and release”-style spider rifle that will send your household pests running for cover with nowhere to hide. Spiders, say hello to my little friend!
A Speedy Test for Avocado Ripeness – Use the Stem
Ah, the glorious avocado! When perfectly ripe, the avocado lives up to its superfood reputation. But how to know when buttery-smooth, green ripe fruit awaits you? Remove the stem of an avocado – if it’s green and the Avocado is soft, it’s ripe. If it’s brown it’s too ripe (and sometimes frightening looking inside).
The Post-It Keyboard Duster
Hold on! Before you toss that Post-It that’s been tormenting you from the bottom of your computer monitor for weeks, why not put that remaining sticky-power to work? Run the Post-It between your keyboard keys and you’ll find it does a great job of picking up some of the scary little nooks that will ultimately gunk-up your keys.
How to Build a Cool Industrial Paper Towel Holder
If you’re tired of that flimsy, cheap looking plastic paper towel holder, why not go to the other extreme? Our friends over at Design, Dining and Diapers put together a nifty how-to that results in an inexpensive, industrial-chic paper towel holder that just about anyone can make with a few easy to find materials. A little wood and some plumbing parts go a long way with this project. Check out the full details on the DD&D site.
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