Having increasing amount of HD resolution flicks, I have challenged my old media box more and more, until now, when I decided to upgrade it to the next step further. I got the notebook from my old computers pool, Toshiba Satellite 6100, that was not very useful due to the spoiled LCD (stripes of dead pixels) and broken CD-ROM drive. However, the processor and graphic chipset are good enough to handle even 720p resolution, so here we go !
If you want to install fireplace you always have a challenge with mantel regarding interior design – how it will look like. No doubt, here are a lot of good fabulous mantels at the market, but what if budget is limited and you want something special and modern?
As usually, use your basic handyman skills and do it yourself!
The frame comes first. In this case we use the standard technique for wall framing utilizing 2×4 wood studs, though aluminum could be used too and are even better. Actually, to ask installer about limitations of particular fireplace model in terms of mantel materials would be a good idea.
The trick you should consider making the frame, that if you are going to put something heavy, let say, 45-inch HDTV over the fireplace, this part should be really strong and reliable. In this project there is a piece of plywood that also gives your convenience of putting screws in any place, not just in the studs, so you will be not limited when positioning your home theater equipment.
Also, you should think about wiring and how you are going to connect your components together, otherwise the wires outside will not improve the look of the project. Make sure you have conduit or space at least 2-3 inches wide, that gives you possibility to pass standard power plug through it easy.
After frame is done just cover it with standard drywall and think about finish of your choice. This project took so-called “stone veneer” of NeoWall brand as a finish, it looks as well as natural stone siding.
First of all, our old camera, Canon S1, was broken after some unexpected splashes of water covered it during one of the sailing exercises. After that I remember my boy-scout experience of using ordinary flashlight inside sealed cellophane bag during the crawfish hunting at my childhood.
So, this project is to get survival enclosure for my new camera, Fuji HD2000, to use it on boat and other adventures. The main challenge here is to provide clear view in front of camera optic and transparrent lid from spices container should suit me well because it exactly fits optic diameter.
This is working for beach and other such kind of outdoor leisure activities. However, idea may work underwater too, may be not deep, up to few feet. So, you have a space for improvement.
