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June 22, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

Revitalize Any Tire Into A Rope Ottoman!

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Now that winter’s over, it may be time to change a car’s tires. However, don’t simply recycle those away. Instead, revitalize one of those tires into a modern, stylish rope ottoman. In just a few simple steps from Handimania, anyone can build an eco-friendly ottoman and bring a home’s interior design to a whole new level. 

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Get together these supplies:

  • Tire (New or Old)
  • 6mm MDF cut into two 55cm diameter circles
  • Drill
  • Screwdriver
  • 6 screws
  • Twisted Cord
  • Glue Gun
  • Cloth
  • Scissors
  • Brush Sealer

Start by thoroughly cleaning the tire with a cloth. Then drill one MDF into the tire at three points on the edge of the circle, making sure to puncture through the rubber of the tire. Follow this up by tightly screwing in screws to all three holes. Repeat the previous steps on the other side of the tire.

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Now comes the rope! Take the hot glue gun and adhere some glue into the center of the circle. Press the tip of the rope to the center and begin snaking the rope around the center in a circular motion.

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Once the top is covered, continue roping around the edge of the tire, tightly fastening the rope to the edge. Then turn the tire over and follow this process through. Cut off the rope once the whole tire is coated completely.

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Finally, seal off the ottoman with a brush and place it anywhere in a home.

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June 19, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

Caffeine Addict? Try Out This Clever Storage Display!

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Coffee mugs aren’t just for drinking homemade mochas. With all the cute and stylish designs coffee mugs have, why not free up some cupboard space and add some interest to the kitchen walls? Well with this easy pallet coffee cup holder project from One Little Bird, you can!

Start by gathering these materials:

  • Pallet
  • Hooks
  • Screws
  • Sandpaper
  • Right Angle Ruler
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Circular Saw
  • Cordless Drill
  • Screwdriver

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Begin by using the circular saw to cut the pallet to a manageable size. Then sand down this mini pallet, making sure the wood is smooth.

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Once sanded, decide if decoration for the project is essential. In One Little Bird’s design, they decided to sponge brush the word “coffee” with stencils to add style.

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Next it’s time for the hooks! Take a ruler and pencil to measure where the hooks will go. Follow this step by drilling the hooks into the chosen spots. While the spaces should be event spaced, don’t stress if the placement isn’t perfect. The mugs will distract from any unevenness.

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Finally, hang the most stylish mugs possible and enjoy this storage display!

June 18, 2015 in Tech Toybox

Unlock Your Home With A Touch Of Your Finger

We’ve all seen the movies where it only takes a scan of the eyeball or touch of a finger to unlock a door to a secret lair. Well, how would you like to bring a little movie magic to your life?

Introducing the Ola Fingerprint Smart Lock.

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With a touch of a fingertip and the longest battery life of any Smart Lock on the market, it will revolutionize the way you get into your home in under one second.

Currently, Ola Fingerprint Smart Lock is a Kickstarter campaign, but with the proper funding, this phone-less, key-less innovation will bring ease and security to your home.