Small Gravity Powered Model Cars – Speed Tips
Enhance the speed of your model cars with these speed tips. Gravity powered model cars can benefit from fine tuning the aerodynamics, friction and balance among other areas.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
Building Derby Cars
Build derby cars with your child, and build memories to last lifetimes. Pinewood derby cars are fun projects that build bonds between parent and child and teach values. Powder puff derby cars are popular and fast pinewood derby cars are the aim. The best part may be the learning experience.
Poplar Bookcase in an Hour
Bookcases are a fun and useful DIY project. Wooden bookcases are simple to build if you assure the pieces are cut square and to correct size. Try adding this poplar version to your home library bookcases. Building bookcases won't take you long if you follow these instructions.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Aug 20 2005
Tim talks about his custom color pegboard, masonite, factory tour as well as a do it yourself garage door installation he completed. Tim takes callers' questions on cleaning pet stains off hardwood floors, garage roof with concrete leaks, installing ceramic tile outdoors and a flooring solution for dogs.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Aug 13 2005
Tim talks about stamped concrete and staining concrete driveways and wireless smoke detectors. He takes calls on restoring a front porch stoop, installing a shower pan liner for a shower seat and correcting linear french drain problems.
Extension Cords, Accessories & Storage Tips
The proper extension cords are essential for tools in your home. Voltage drops can cause tools not to work properly, making the amperage go up to compensate and potentially burn out the motor. Electrical extension cords come in a variety of sizes and guages to prevent this. Coiled extension cords or short extension cords with circuit breakers are also helpful for homeowners.
Extension Cords Manufacturers and Features
Extension cords manufacturers are listed below. You can find a flexible extension cord made of rubber, a coiled extension cord and extension cords with accessories from these manufacturers.
3 Way Switch & 4 Way Switch
A 3 Way Switch and a 4 Way Switch can be confusing. Home electric wiring can be achieved using a tester to find the wires you want - the travelers versus the commons. Be sure to turn the power off before you start.
Telephone Cable/Wire Installation Tips
Telephone cable requires some care to wire correctly. Home telephone wiring is easier with my tips. Pay attention to telephone wire type and size, stripping insulation and attaching wires to screws when doing telephone jack wiring.
Telephone Wiring Tips
Getting ready for some home telephone wiring? Be prepared before you start to avoid a bad telephone wiring installation. You may have to run cables through the house. Make a test outlet using alligator clips.