Tag: Projects

Project – fixing temperature & humidity sensor reset button.

see also: local files: “______in-progress\sonoff-zigbee-sensors” the sonoff SNZB-02 temperature & humidity sensor…

Project – replace sonoff failed temperature & humidity sensors

2023-08-04 – the zigbee temp & humid sensors “cave” and “outside” no…

Project – fix or replace Joan’s Dell PC

joan’s PC dead. on connecting power cord, green led on bac of…

Project – sun shade/noise reducer for AC outside unit

To reduce heating of the outside unit for the 1st half of…

Project – DIY mosquito screens for car window

Cost? Sell? Profit?

Project – drive-in suggestions, complaints, ideas, etc.

somewhere I have a list of ideas etc. for drive-ins. should consolidate…

Sugru jobs

Since Sugru packets can’t be closed (unused stuff goes hard once the…

Project – turkey bong needs rubber anti-slip feet. Sugru?

See also: Sugru jobs

Project – Basement bathroom vent pipe back-flow preventer.

In cold times, cold air comes into the bathroom via the vent…

Project – replacing 10lb sledgehammer handle

Hammer handle. Hammer handle. It’s fun to say “hammer handle”. Broke the…

project – diy embr wave cooler thingy

see: embr wave hot flash cooler downer shuld be doable. maybe not…

Project – replace water heater (heat pump? ng tank? ng tankless? ng tank/tankless hybrid?)

META: this project started with a few notes into my s.o.c.: project…

Project – determine if front trees are a threat to anything…

If there’s any danger of limbs hitting our house or either car,…

Project – sun shade ideas for 2-panel over deck

a full deck recovering might take some time. maybe we leave it…

Project – re-cover back deck kitchen wall

see also: Back deck roof removal – 1st two panels off.see also:…

Project – remove concrete and tiles from basement bathroom

This job was done long ago… I just felt compelled to add…

Project – Removing concrete from backyard, garage ramp to deck stairs path.

Note: <flash>scroll to bottom for most recent updates.</flash> See also: Project –…

Project – Cave Desktop 3rd Monitor & Keyboard Stand

Some pics. in random order. maybe.

Back deck roof removal – 1st two panels off.

pics from today… in random order, since the WordPress file uploader doesn’t…

Project – rewild lower backyard

Here’s a quick sketch. — 2023-04-30 – thoughts via email to all:…

Use boat batteries in UPSes for extended runtime.

and holelly less throwing away batters, APC…. link to ongoing problems. use…

Project: urinal at back of garage.

Here’s a possible urinal. Or maybe a large funnel? Could use collected…

Project: replace furnace AC condensor cover

Make a nice one. Need: cover material; sheet metal? fiberboard? foil tape…

Project – fix kitchen wall, ceiling, and roof leak.

See this project on Notion. The info below will eventually be moved…

Project: add lighting above kitchen sink

Need better lighting above kitchen sink. Temporary, since that whole area will…

Project: Sodastream

maybe get kit to use 20lb tank? can we refill the 20lb…

Project: replace fornace AC motor with DC variable speed.

supposed to be most efficient; can runb a low speed much quieter,…

Project: add Aprilaire Model 8920W Wi-Fi Indoor Air Quality Thermostat

I own a very fancy thermostat; an Aprilaire Model 8920W Wi-Fi Indoor…

Project: add house humidifier to furnace

So can we install it ourselves? TL:DR: yes, we probably can! Ordered…

Project: File naming by tags.

collect all raw input for my filenaming by tags idea. –given a…

Mount sand timers on monitor top left edge.

use steel strip alien taped to top edge; use glue a strip…

Windows “portals”

Start ing poiint: 2. define a portal border 3. drop windows into…

US health body rules collision sports cause CTE in landmark change

In a move that will have ramifications for collision sports, the US…

Project: sign to direct deliveries to our house

sing to point delivery drivers to our house, not doreens’. flashes when…

The Best Pulse Oximeter for Home Use

We tested eight fingertip pulse oximeters with people ages 2 to 78….

Automatic cat litter handling

Short term: a reliable litter scooping box Long term: larger waste holder,…

Furnace noise reduction – ideas

–furnace noise eliminationput anti-vibration pads under feetlow noise or DC motorwall in…

Raspberry Pi Cat Doorbell Listens for Meows

Until cats can knock, this will have to do. Source: Raspberry Pi…

Project: hang car hitch carrier between garages

This could be stored between the garages. Perhaps just lean against the…

Project: assemble angle grinder chop saw

This is best way to cut things like aluminum. Both of these…

Project: Fart & poop sensor for bathroom fan control

A smart house should turn the bathroom exhaust fan on when poop…

Hot Tub Progress

Pump & motor are too loud.  Too old to put another $150+…

A simple 2 x 2 for choices

Our life is filled with projects. We invest time, effort or money,…

It’s 2020, So, Naturally, Poop Plumes Are a Problem, Too

COVID-19 is spread in many ways, but according to a new study…

Range Hood

Goal: replace range hood, with external exhaust. Acona AN-1260, Wayfair $260 confirm…

Bar needs small shelf(ves) above sink

Perhaps this one:      

Kitchen counter ideas

Epoxy over existing counter. Legarri.com A much longer video shows the basic…

Storage under backyard deck

Goal: create storage space under back deck by removing lattice and frame. …

Clothesline

Installed!  And in use:  

Clothesline

– provided hook into kitchen outcrop?  NFG, pulled out; try wedge anchors…