Archive for the ‘General’ Category

How to Build a Racing Lawnmower

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by by Build

If you want to get out on the track and race but you budget will not allow a car or motorcycle the next best bet it to retune and refit that old riding lawnmower sitting unused in your garage. Lawnmower racing is the most affordable type of motor sports and it is rapidly gaining popularity. [...]

How to Build a Raft

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by by Build

How many times have you walked a nature trail near a stream or river and thought how much fun it would be to build a raft, but then thought that it would be too much work. In actuality all you need is some type of cutting tool. The following instructions will help you build a [...]

How to Build a Rammed Earth House

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by by Build

If you have ever been inside of a cave in the winter time you know first hand that the    surrounding rock and earth form a natural barrier against the cold and the area maintains a constant temperature. Earth homes are a good, energy efficient way to build. Snug in the winter and cool in the [...]

How to Build a Ramp

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by by Build

A ramp is very simply any inclined surface that is used to travel between a lower point and a higher one. It is one of the simplest machines, the inclined surface making it easier to travel to the higher point much easier than when it is done vertically. To build a ramp, you only need [...]

How to Build a Rat Rod

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by by Build

Rat rods go way back to the old style hot rods. Today’s hot rods are designed for speed and racing and show. A rat rod is basically a hot rod build without any real idea of how the vehicle should look. Each one is completely unique to the builder. They are not easy to build [...]