A Toby Jug is a style of tankard shaped like a chubby, happy man wearing a tricorne hat, holding an ale jug in his left hand and a pipe in his right. According to legend, the name is derived from Toby Philpot, a bibulous character in the renowned 1761 ballad “The Old Brown Jug” by … Read more
Carpet stones are similar to traditional patio pavers, but they are held together on an underlying flexible mesh mat. Bradstone is a brand of carpet stones that is manufactured and sold by Aggregate Industries. Installing carpet stones typically requires less effort than installing individual pavers, because with carpet stones you install many stones at the … Read more
Rain gutters have to slope down to the downspout for proper drainage. If they are level or sloped incorrectly, rain water will collect in the gutters. The minimal slope required will allow for adequate drainage. However, for larger roofs and areas with regular heavy rainfall, increase the gradient of slope for quicker drainage during heavy … Read more
During the installation of your carpeting, you may have exposed edges, such as at doorways or on staircases. In these cases, you need a way to conceal the exposed edges so that your carpet does not fray and looks professionally finished. Folding the carpet edges under is one solution to this situation. Because carpeting is … Read more
Brioche is a very rich French bread, often served for breakfast or as an accompaniment to tea or coffee. The dough is very soft and delicate, lightly sweetened and rich with eggs and butter. The name is thought to derive from a French verb meaning “to pound,” a reference to the tedious process of making … Read more
Atlas stones are man-made concrete boulders used to prove human strength in strongman competitions. These stones can be heavier than 90 kg. Although the use of these stones has primitive roots in the lifting of large rocks, the modern Atlas stone is an almost perfect sphere made of concrete. You can create your own atlas … Read more
The Mini Cooper had its origins in Europe, but today enjoys a globe wide popularity. As the name implies this is a small compact vehicle, and like all smaller cars the importance of its safety systems is magnified. One of the often overlooked safety features of the Mini are its headlights. Not only do they … Read more
Polyurethane is a substance used in many products including footwear, insulation, adhesives and furniture. It commonly is used in a wide variety of products because it can form either a soft or hard material. One of polyurethane’s most common applications is making plastic. You can print on a plastic sheet using screen printing techniques and … Read more
Tiramisu is an Italian dessert made from layers of soft sponge fingers, liqueurs and sweet cheese. If preparing a special dessert for a party, you can make this ahead of time, then freeze it. Freezing the tiramisu will allow the liqueur to soak into the cake and intensify the flavour. The major component of the … Read more
The Triumph Spitfire is a classic British sports car that requires regular tune ups and adjustments to maintain peak performance. Part of a comprehensive maintenance schedule includes routine valve adjustments every six months or 6,000 miles. A valve adjustment is a simple maintenance procedure well within the abilities of the average weekend mechanic. Spitfires are, … Read more
Before you derestrict your electric scooter, you should know that this modification will void the warranty. Derestricting your scooter is a two-part process. The first part involves disabling the capacitor discharge ignition (CDI) unit. The CDI unit electronically restricts the engine from reaching full power. You must remove a wire that sends information about the … Read more
Electronics supplier Thomson recently changed its name to Technicolor, but the Thomson range of modems is still widely found stickered with the Thomson and Speedtouch logos. Thomson cable modems can be rebooted remotely only if the modem has a static IP, or Internet Protocol, address. Usually you need to order this address from the cable … Read more
Oak exterior doors add a timeless grace to any home. Real wood makes such a great first impression, unless it is faded, chipped and peeling, that is. If your oak exterior doors have seen better days, however, don’t worry. Cleaning, stripping and refinishing oak doors takes a little work, but it’s not very hard to … Read more
Stilton is made in Britain. Only six dairies in the world are licensed to make Stilton cheese, and they reside in the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. It is made in a way similar to its cousin, blue cheese, but no mould spores are added and it is sold at four weeks of age. … Read more
Everyone who owns a pool table will need to move it at one point in time or another. It’s a delicate process that can be difficult to accomplish. It requires heavy lifting, taking care of fragile parts and precision levelling the table. This is especially complicated if you have a coin-operated pool table. Most people … Read more