Friday, July 12, 2013

Five Questions You Should Ask When Building an Emergency Fund

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Repurposed Plate Planter

102_1032.JPGThis is the perfect project for every plant lover, as well as for that person who wants to commemorate his first hotrod.  This project is almost sure to give you a conversation starter, while at the same time creating an attractive centerpiece.

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Multi-Book Secret Storage Compartment

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You are probably already familiar with the classic "Secret Book Compartment" project. On Instructables alone, you can find over 20 different variations of this project. The basic concept is simple. You hollow out a large book and you use the cutout space to hide stuff. Unfortunately, most versions of this project have one major problem. You can only hide objects that are smaller than your book. However it is possible to hide larger objects by combining multiple books into one large multi-book container.IMG_3456.JPGThere is no specific kind of book that you need to use for this project. Just about any book can work. But here are some guidelines that may help.

1. The height and depth of the books are the important dimensions of the book. The size of the cover is what limits storage space. Since you are using multiple books, the thickness of each one doesn't matter. 
2. The books do not need to be the same size, but it is convenient if they are. Sets of reference books like encyclopedias work well because they are all the same and it is a reasonable excuse to have a bunch of large books all in one spot on the book shelf. 
3. Hardback books hold their shape better than paperbacks do after being cut up.
4. The secret compartment only remains a secret as long as no one tries to read any of the books. So it helps if the book are relatively uninteresting while still looking like something that you would have on your shelf. 
5. A good source for cheap books is community book sales. Many public libraries will have a large book sale 
once a year. On the last day of these sales the remaining books are typically sold at a huge discount. You can often get a whole bag full of books for just a few dollars.
6. Get more books than you think that you will need. You must have one unaltered book on each side of your compartment, but I recommend having two or three so that if someone is messing with books on the shelf and a few fall over, it doesn't reveal your hidden compartment.


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simple bench

First, you have to gather your supplies. You'll need

8 cedar boards 1x4x16in (six with curve cuts if you want for the seat)
8 cedar boards 1x4x47in
4 cedar posts 4x417in
56 2-in deck screws
32 1 1/4-in deck screws (for seat slats)
and 1 qt. exterior oil finish if desired 

I bought 6 -- 1x4x8' cedar boards and 1 -- 4x4x8' cedar post and had plenty of wood for the project, seen in the picture.


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Your Horrible Jobs, Home Servers, Healthy Habits, and Windows 8.1

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Steamed Eggs

IMG_20130529_130210.JPGGrowing up in China, my dad would often make me steamed eggs for breakfast. This simple yet nutritious meal has served as comfort food for me ever since and now I’m going to share with you my version of Zheng Dan (steamed eggs). You can take this basic recipe and create your own variation by adding chopped vegetables/meats, or you can experiment with a sweet version!IMG_20130529_130719.JPG5 eggs
½ can of chicken broth (14 oz)
½ teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of pepper
½ teaspoon of sesame oil
Optional toppings (finely chopped to sprinkle on top): ham, scallions, or cilantro

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