Archive for November, 2009

How to Build a Shed

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by by Build

Building a storage shed in your back yard can solve many of your problems. If you are wondering if the job may be too much for you, read the overview that follows and find out. There are more detailed articles available and even free plans online covering each of the steps in a more in [...]

How to Build a Solar Furnace

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by by Build

Fossil fuels are becoming scarce and everyone is looking for alternatives’ Apple Inc is considering using solar energy to power its iPod, California’s Ironwood prison is installing more than 6000 solar panels and Boston’s Fenway Park is using solar energy for Red Sox games. After many years on the fringes solar power is soon to be [...]

How to Build a Solar Oven

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by by Build

Every second of every day, the surface of the earth is covered with energy from the sun. Nearly all of the energy on earth comes from it. You can use this energy to cook up any number of tasty and nutritious meals with a simple solar oven. Material needed: (do not use any materials that [...]

How to Build a Spa Deck

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by by Build

Whether you have a pool or not to complement your spa a deck can be an perfect location because it offers an elevated, clean, flat surface on which to dry off after relaxing in your hot tube. Building a deck to support a spa is very different that assembling an ordinary deck since the weight [...]

How to Build a Speaker Box

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by by Build

First off, you have to know that installing any car electronics isn’t any kind of picnic. Stuffing all of those electronics and cables into a space that they weren’t intended to go into presents many unique challenges for even the best installers. Building custom speaker enclosures can be the most creative part of the job. [...]