Starting a Compost Pile
Don't build a compost pile near large trees, whose roots will grow into the compost in search of nutrients. Lift the fencing, move it a few feet, and put the compost back into the enclosure. If you toss organic material into a pile, give it a ... [... more]
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Saturday Mechanic: Changing a Tire
Pull your car into a safe spot, even if it means driving on the flat tire. Driving more than a few feet with no air pressure will ruin your tire and maybe even the rim. On the other hand, being rear-ended by a high-speed vehicle that couldn't see ... [... more]
Popular Mechanics |
If the Earth...Were a Few Feet in Diameter
 This book's single, powerful poem builds page by page until the end where it appears in its entirety. A children's book with a message for the human race, If the Earth . . . is as joyful as a song and as thoughtful as a prayer. Full color. [... more]
$1.83
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Sound Off: How Guitar Positioning Affects Volume*
In this music science fair project, you will investigate how positioning affects the ability of a soundboard to transmit sound. In certain positions there is more Sit in a chair a few feet away from the microphone with your guitar. Hold the ... [... more]
Science Buddies |
250E Hepasilent Air Purifier
The new Blueair Digital Model 250E Air Purifier offers an easy to use remote control and digital display system with timer. A happy/sad face instantly tells you the air quality and smell conditions in the room. You can change the timer function and speed [... more]
$402.24
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How to Fix Crumbling Chimney Mortar
Avoid extensive, costly damage to a masonry chimney. Maintain the mortar joints by tuck-pointing (repointing) them, and make sure the chimney crown remains sealed against water. Work from the bottom up to remove loose mortar a few feet (a meter ... [... more]
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How to Fly Vintage Helicopter Toys
Typically, vintage helicopters are attached to a rod just shy of a few feet. They are attached with a string (don't worry it's included in the set up!) Other kinds can be without the string and use AA batteries. Check the requirements on your ... [... more]
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How to Jump Off a Cornice on Telemark Skis
Many high alpine ridges form wind cornices that must be negotiated before skiing the slope below. A cornice is a vertical wall of wind-packed snow that can be skied or jumped. Ski to a few feet from the edge of the cornice and scope out a place ... [... more]
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How to Land a Salmon
Landing a large salmon, 10 pounds and up, can be difficult: They are too big for hand nets and are so heavy that they snap all but the strongest lines. Reel salmon in from a boat until it's a few feet away and its head is above water. Hook the ... [... more]
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jWIN JXCD8700 4-CD/MP3 CD Vertical-Loading Hi-Fi System
Features: High-quality 2-way speaker system Audio Output - 2 x 200W (Total 400W RMS) Blue backlit LCD display 30 radio presets programmable memory for 40 CD tracks Win with this jWIN: This is a very stylish compact stereo system with impressive power [... more]
$169.99
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DENNIS, W J & CO. 723W/ACE GARAGE DOOR SEAL
Features: "ACE" GARAGE DOOR SEAL White New Ace label garage door program from W.J. Dennis. Vinyl conforms to uneven top & sides Keeps out draft, moisture & dirt Bagged Poorly made product!: This product is much too weak for the [... more]
$22.39
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BlueAnt UNHFPBAX33 X3 Micro Bluetooth Headset (Red)
Features: Weighs less than an ounce Up to 180 hours standby or 7 hours talk time Pairs with up to 3 devices Designed using Bluetooth v1.2 technology Includes Wall, Car and USB Charger Poor sound quality: I ended up returning this product as the sound [... more]
$69.99
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