Nov 11
Thereifixedit.com is a site filled with dubious innovations. Some of them are cool, some of them are clever, but most of them are terrifying. Anyone who has ever stood in front of a broken household appliance with a roll of duct tape, one screw driver with a bit chipped off the flat part, and determination will laugh themselves silly browsing through this site.
Nov 11
Having seen Honey, I Shrunk the Kids when I was just a boy I can tell you that seeing this project before my very eyes is a dream come true. I can’t even express how badly I wanted to build one of these puppies after seeing that movie. Terry Creer’s remote control lawnmower is essentially the bastard child of a three way between a R/C car, a wheelchair and the lawnmower. The radio is interfaced with the control box from a wheelchair, otherwise it’s a good welding project. Read the rest of this entry »
When Anthony Toth wants to experience the luxury of flying first class, he doesn’t need to travel any further than his own Redondo Beach garage.
That’s where the 42-year-old aircraft enthusiast built a full-scale replica of a first-class cabin from a Pan Am World Airways 747.
When visitors enter Toth’s garage, they are greeted with a timetable listing the flight schedule from Los Angeles that Pan Am would have used in the 1970s. They are then directed inside the cabin, where they can sit in red-and-blue airplane seats, and eat peanuts from a Pan Am embossed package. Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 10
Ozcan Research Group at U.C.L.A.
You are probably saying to yourself, “Why would anyone want to make a microscope out of a cellphone?” I say this to you my good man, WHY NOT!? How else are you suppose to analyze your own sperm? In all seriousness though, the $10 DIY Cellphone Microscope was created to diagnose diseases at an affordable price. Now doctors working in conditions where there isn’t a lot of money and resources will have an affordable solution for analyzing samples for their poor patients. Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 6
Tiny DIY builder
As it turns out DIY is becoming a necessity versus an obsession for people deciding to tackle home improvements themselves. Most sites on the internet for do-it-yourselfers have one simple goal. Provide easy to follow instructions for home improvements without costing us too much money.
Before you begin your DIY Nerd projects make sure you are able to complete the project without the assistance of an expert that may or may not cost a lot. Sometimes you will need to hire professionals to get the work done; some things are not always in your skill set. There are a lot of projects around your house that won’t require you to purchase any expensive equipment. Our goal at DIY Nerds is to provide you with fun projects for the most affordable price.
If you should have to call in an expert, try hard to find somebody that has been recommended to you. A company’s recommendation can be a sign of assured quality. Remember to always check references when working with contractors. Also, make sure that they have insurance on any certificates required to get the job done.
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