Turning your lawn into something that can provide food for your family, forage and habitat for wildlife, and maybe even a potential income source is easier than you think. Through mostly an investment of time and a little money for plants (You could always start with cheaper cuttings, seeds, or […]
Allen.Ruppert
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You may have noticed that this site has two DB8 Antenna Designs. We have the common DB8 on this page, and we also have the DB4 and DB16 versions available for that design, but we also have an optimized DB8. The optimized DB8 is better on paper for the channels […]
The DB4 Antenna. Simple, very cheap, and very effective. If you are within 30-40 miles of your TV stations, then this is the antenna for you. Before you do your build, check out the tools on this page to see how many stations you might get and how far away […]
If you’ve been looking around this site you may have noticed that I tried to build a DB8 that was superior to the many versions of popular DIY bowtie DB4 antenna’s across the web. Well it was large, did not fit in my attic, and performed about the same in […]
To build an antenna that is capable of withstanding the elements, there are a few more considerations Here is a simple list of them as well as a few other technical tips for improvement. Looking for how to build a DB4, DB8, or DB16 DIY Bowtie Antenna? Outdoor installation Coax […]
UPDATE 1/13/2011 – Finished building this and it is large. For an outdoor installation or an attic you can stand in this won’t be a problem, but you have to crouch in my attic. Even outdoors, this antenna had only comparable real world performance to the DB8 I had designed […]
Is 6ft too tall for your attic? Although vertical is more efficient than horizontal, you could literally cut this design in half and mount the two antennas side by side with 6.75”(1 quarter wavelength) of space between the sides of each DB4’s bowties. The ideal distance would be one full wavelength of […]
For years I have scoffed at our noisy box spring, but when we started co-sleeping with our toddler, the noise was too much. Why did I delay replacing it? I didnt want to pay for a new box spring that might have the same problem and I wasnt sure if […]
Preparation 1) Hunt & Gather – Walk around you house, check in all your closets, garage, and cabinets for the “treasures” you want to sell. Shoes, tools, books, clothes, appliances, toy’s, etc. Be sure to wash clothes so that they smell fresh and atleast dust or wipe off other junk. […]
In high school I owned a 1990 Jeep Cherokee Sport, which was a gas guzzler. I got about 18 mpg on average which was already better than most Inline 6 engines. I did however manage to get 26 mpg on a cool fall day while returning to the University of […]
In general, items that are small, but expensive, i.e. Vanilla Extract, are cheaper to buy online and save you money. Items that are heavy, large, or oddly shaped, i.e. computer paper and diapers, are cheaper to buy locally. The reason for this is the cost of shipping mainly. BUYER BEWARE: […]
Another idea that might seem obvious to many would be saving money by not using stamps to pay bills. Starting January 22, 2012 stamp prices will increase to 45 cents a piece for first class. Here is a table to help you visualize how much you could save per year […]