Washing Machine Factory
Our House visits the factory of renowned white-goods manufacturer Fisher & Paykel, in Auckland, New Zealand. Washing machines, in line with all other white goods, have gone through some amazing changes over the years. Double-drawer dishwashers ... [... more]
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Planes -Tricks of the Trade
The general rule for choosing the right plane for the job is: the longer the surface you have to plane, the longer the base of the plane to be used. A tri-plane is ideal for anything 1.5m or longer. If you use something smaller like a smoother ... [... more]
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Home Meteorology
Thermometers are the obvious starting point. They come in a huge variety of models with prices starting at about $10 and soaring to the hundreds for more sophisticated versions. At $195, the Galileo Floating Ball thermometer is a real talking ... [... more]
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Dremel engraving
With this clever tool and a bit of imagination, you can add a personal touch to almost any hard surface. Making presents at home has never been more fun than with the cordless Dremel. Add a personal touch to a glass, mirror, timber picture frame ... [... more]
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Record Game
Clean the record with a cloth. Apply two coats of white gesso on one side only to prime the surface. Allow the gesso to dry. Pencil in the spiral design starting from the centre and working your way out to the edge (see diagram). Mark 35 sections ... [... more]
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Digital Tape Measure
An accurate measuring device is essential in any workshop. This clever instrument looks just like a normal tape measure but contains a digital readout. It measures up to 5 metres or 16ft, to an accuracy of 1mm. It's simple to use. Just position ... [... more]
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Wheelie Bin Covers
As practical as they are, most people would agree that garbage bins are an unattractive addition to the garden - until now. Our House checks out the latest in garden design - wheelie bin covers. From ivy to conifer hedges, fields of flowers or ... [... more]
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Scruba-dub-dog
Welcome to the world's first coin operated dog wash - Scruba-Dub-Dog! Scruba-Dub-Dog is the world's first coin operated dog wash. It started in Melbourne more than five years ago, and recently opened in Mona Vale, on Sydney's Northern Beaches. In ... [... more]
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Eco home air conditioning
This efficient home air-con system is ideal for apartments or wherever ceiling space is limited. Till now home units have gotten a bit of a raw deal when it comes to air conditioning. Ducted air conditioning is usually not possible because of ... [... more]
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Digital Level
The Digital Gradient Indicator is easy to use and very accurate. The measurement is displayed in tenths of a degree, for precise aligning on flat surfaces and there is also a hold function for storing the last measured value. There's a rotation ... [... more]
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Envir-O Laundry Disc
We've found a space-age gadget that will charge the dirt right out of your laundry, without flushing the usual tubful of chemicals into the environment. The Envir-O Laundry Disc is a completely different system to traditional methods of washing. ... [... more]
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Ezy Jamb
This Australian invention has many advantages to the building industry in terms of cost-saving, aesthetics and installation time. There are many reasons that make this new Australian invention sound appealing. It is a product that will save you ... [... more]
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