Robot Rivals -- Introduction
Chris Chianelli, host of DIY's Radio-Control Hobbies, takes you on an exciting ride into hi-tech how-to in DIY's new venture into amateur robotics -- Robot Rivals. In each episode of of DIY Robot Rivals, students from two colleges will design and ... [... more]
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Bathroom Surfaces
One of the hardest rooms in the home to keep clean and fresh is the bathroom. In this episode, host Linda Cobb talks about different types of surfaces in the bathroom and how to keep them clean. The Queen takes a look at some ways to design a ... [... more]
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Repairing Oriental Rugs
To remove candle wax, break the wax apart using a spoon or spatula. Then place a brown paper bag over the wax, and run a hot iron over the bag ( To remove red-wine stains, pour a teaspoon of ammonia into 1/2 cup of water. Brush the solution into ... [... more]
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Outdoor Accent Lighting
Online Lighting Superstore. Click on project for more information. [... more]
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Frames, Clock, Gift-Wrap Holder, Wall Flowerpot
Guest Nathalie Metevier creates a stamped clock. Guest Lesley Carlson embellishes inexpensive picture frames. Host Carol Duvall digs in the Shoebox and makes a wrapping paper roll holder in response to a viewer question, then shares a viewer idea ... [... more]
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Problems and Solutions
During the construction of a custom home there are going to be problems. And some are bigger and more serious than others! On this week's episode of Home IQ, we'll review some of the challenges the Oberg family and their builder faced while ... [... more]
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Unconventional Art
Projects: Picture-Hanging Basics/Wall Niche/Stencil on Slate/Metal Art/Hanging Quilts/Displaying 3-D Art/Wall Mural/Picture-Hanging Options [... more]
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Boliche (Cuban Stuffed Pot Roast)
Create a space for the sausages in the center of the eye of round; insert the sausage. In a small bowl, mash garlic and oregano into a paste. Rub paste over the meat and sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper. Combine orange, lime and lemon juice ... [... more]
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Storage
With the closet demolished, the walls patched and the new trim work in place, the DIY to the Rescue team adds the finishing details to complete the new bedroom, including: A light color of paint to match an existing comforter and make the bedroom ... [... more]
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Pergola Final Touches
Host Jessie Mack Burns is 13 hours in to the poolside patio project and she is well on her way to giving the lanai a new lease on life. The pergola structure has been added, but the work is not finished yet. New molding, lighting, plants and ... [... more]
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Growing Tomatoes in Hanging Baskets
If your garden space is limited, don't think you can't grow tomatoes. Here's how to grow them in hanging baskets: Line a wire basket with sphagnum moss that's been soaked in water. Amend sterilized potting soil with a slow-release fertilizer as ... [... more]
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Separating Zipper
Place one side of the separating zipper face down on the seam allowance. Remember , if you want the zipper teeth exposed, they should extend past the basting line. Using a zipper foot, stitch the zipper to the vest. Now zip your zipper together. ... [... more]
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