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How To Burglar-Proof Your Doors

May 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The majority of devices mentioned in this report cost very little. All of them will help reduce burglary and make your house or apartment more secure.
Begin with a home “security” check. Start with the front door and work clockwise around the entire inside of your home, finishing with a back yard, fence and shrubs, gates [...]

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Tags: carpentry · home security

Fireproofing Wood

May 5th, 2008 · No Comments

(Important Note: Preparation will not make it impossible for wood to burn, just hard for the wood to catch fire)
Into 2 quarts water, mix 1/2 cup zinc chloride (available from feed and grain dealer), 1/4 cup ferric chloride (available from chemical supply house), 3 tablespoons boric acid (available from drugstore) and 3 tablespoons ammonium [...]

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Tags: carpentry · outdoors · woodsmith

Wood Plastic

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Easy to make. Take any desired amount of wood flour or finely sifted sawdust. Add enough ordinary clear lacquer to make a thick putty like mass. This will keep for a long time if kept in a tightly closed container. It makes a fine durable material for mending and patching wood.
Purchase a can of plastic [...]

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Tags: hobbies · how to · plastics · woodsmith

Building Doll Houses and Doll Furniture

April 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Well built and tastefully appointed hand made doll houses often sell for $400 or more, especially if they are to scale, realistic looking, well-decorated and nicely furnished.

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Tags: carpentry · how to · toymaking

Furniture Refinishing Business in your Home

April 28th, 2008 · No Comments

If you have a garage or work building and are willing to learn a craft, upholstering, re-upholstering and/or furniture refinishing would make an excellent home business. The investment is comparatively small and there is always a market for these skills and the products they yield.
if you do not already know how to upholster or refinish [...]

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Tags: cabinetry