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Find Your Creative Outlet
Redesigning an entire room from the ground up can be as daunting as it is exhilarating. After you have done the heavy work and can put your electrical tools away, it is time to consider the interior decorations. Once a homeowner has settled on the general theme of a room, it comes time to add some complementary touches. Some of the smallest elements of a room can attract the most attention, especially when they are selected carefully.
For a room with white walls, it’s nice to spice up the décor with a few flourishes. Electrical outlet covers can add flair to a room’s functional necessities. When decorating a library or study, think about implementing some earth tones - something that connotes the comforting smell of books.
Rebuilding Haiti
It’s been 24 hrs since i have reached out to Mr Scott Kraft, a Los Angeles times media reporter. My message was very clear and to the point, in that i wish to donate 100% of the commission proceeds for 1 month, starting yesterday. I expect for him to publish our story and return my phone call and e-message tonight, we want to put a little pressure on all of our E-store affiliates IE., Sears.com/ Amazon.com and Home Depot.com, when they meet our challenge of charitable contributions and building supplies as well as energy efficient lighting fixtures and plumbing supplies.
The building codes are questionable at best but that will not stop the masses from any further advancements. We will build a better tomorrow for the people of Haiti and their families, that have suffered long enough. Our vision here at My-DIY.net is for a brighter future in all the world, pull soldiers from the middle east and put soldiers to work on an island that right now is far worse off than any war zone Mr Obama, let us help each other in this world and end the chaos today.
Stand tall you masses and understand how critical a place these Haitians are in at this very moment, tell a friend/coworker/family member about this action that requires all of us to rise above and shout ” WE CAN DO THIS”. Climb on board with that donation and help make a difference today.
Haitian Relief [proposal]
Good evening world. As we can all sit back in the comfort of our homes tonight, there are many out there that have not been quite as fortunate. But my vision and beliefs are that we all can do something to aide those in need. I just left a message for Scott Kraft of the LosAngeles Times news paper, asking him to help circulate our story. Me here, on this world exposed blog, am offering 100% of the affiliate marketing proceeds as a charitable contribution. All of the purchases staring at 7:30 pm pst will be going towards a lump sum dollar amount to the people in dire straights of Haiti. The catastrophic events of the 7.0 earthquake that tore down this place nearly 2 weeks ago has many children and their families literally upside down.
Any of us that want to help, can and will by using anyone of many E-stores via here on this blog site or at MY-DIY.net. When enough of us pitch in we are able to give back a little bit to help make a difference. From Home Depot / Amazon / Bestbuy / Commission Junction or Ebay all of which are my affiliates. I am also asking that everyone of those mentioned here and now stand up and meet us with our purchase power. If Home Depot / Amazon.com / Bestbuy.com / Commission Junction or Ebay.com can hear us roar, they will hear loud and clear that this is a challenge. That’s right, we are calling them to the mat for a no holds barred bout of matching the funds and or materials to donate.
Not only will this be of great service, the 2009 tax benefits can be of credit for all of our next filings on april 15. Lets create a better avenue of building services and appliances. I expect that Mr Kraft will help us with the broader publishing efforts involved but email this to as many friends as possible and lets start today by making a grander difference in this life.
Sincerely,
Craig E. president
MY-DIY.net and MY-DIY-BLOG.com
Gift Cards the perfect gift
As we all well know, tis the season, and trends have been evolving since the beginning of recorded time. Time well spent this holiday season is bringing up the efficacy level of finding the perfect gift. Whether it may be a coworker, friend, family member or that proverbial someone special.
The ever increasing popular gift card trend has been growing stronger, as every holiday comes and goes. In all actuality the gift card is the most practical present given out because the recipient as well as the shopper truly gets want they really do want. An even amount of capital to shop and spend in their very own favorite places to buy want they really do desire or what they really do need. It may also be true that this gift card giving exchange has taken a little bit of that personal touch away from the gift of giving, but it all gets ironed out in the end and sure beats the heck out of standing in lines and mall parking lots. Hard to say sometimes though, because another new tie will always find the right time and place to be wrapped around that someones neck….
DIY Electrical stack switch
In DIY electrical often times in a bathroom, some of the pre 1970’s homes, an exhaust fan needs to be added for ventilation and comfort. While many of these rooms have a light switch in a tiled wall for instance, without creating a bigger job than necessary you won’t have to change the single gang switch box to obtain 2 switches in the one box.
The image here shows how to install 2 switches in 1 electrical box. When the home was constructed a hot wire leg went into a light switch and a switch leg goes up to the light fixture.
When you have located the new place for the exhaust fan and or the energy efficient light fixture. You will now bring another electrical wire into the switch box from the new fixtures electrical housing. The existing hot wire gives power to both switches on the new electrical stack switch. Powering one switch to your existing light fixture and also powering the second switch for the new exhaust fan or combo fan and energy efficient light fixture.
Dremel multi Max best BEN to spend
When the patent came out on the Fein multi master, we all had to have one ASAP, diy home improvement tool of the decade, for sure. For $3oo plus it was worth it’s weight and could do almost too many things to mention on a blog. As a DIY tool that sands, fine cuts, scrapes and plunge cuts anything, it truly did not get any better. But last year the patent ran out and today, Dremel gave us a gift that just keeps on giving.
The Dremel Multi-Max Oscillating Tool offers do-it-yourselfers and pros a versatile and effective multitasking tool. With fast side-to-side motion, the Multi-Max can take on a variety of projects that involve repair, remodeling, or restoration. With minimal dust and a powerful 1.5 amp motor this tool superseeds the other for under $100 @ Home Depot, equaling the best BEN any DIY or pro could ever spend on a tool!!
Ambiant Stair diy lighting
During a diy home improvment project, our challenge was to give enough candle wattage for the stairwell area without seeming as if it was a doctors office. We installed sconce lighting as an ascending viewpoint that when needed could be dimmed down a bit for a ambiance that truly gave a pleasing appearance with 3 sconce lights the high back wall of the staircase.
By using the existing 3 way switch leg and relocating 2 more electrical lighting rough in boxes, and a few drywall patches later, a dimmer switch was placed at the top and bottom of the staircase for a beautiful line of path lighting and after dimming down, it could set the mood in the foyer for those comfortable quite evenings at home with your loved ones.