Bricks/Floor from from Demolished Rubble ...

Usually when a building/bathroom/shed etc. is being demolished a completely new one takes over its place. this is done without leaving any trace of what has been there before, perhaps a little picture on the wall but that's it. I was interested in using the materials from the old building in the new one. I was inspired by the terrazzo floors. although these floors are made from waste produced in the marble mines, they are really decent and have a good quality which you can see and feel. I wanted to find out if we could use our own waste produced when demolishing something. I did several test with different materials and made a selection of which materials are possible, I used crushed bricks and roof tiles as a pigment. between 20-30% of new cement is added to bind everything to one solid floor which can last 100th of years. in the end I made 3 different examples of what it could look like, but basically any combination is possible.. material source by Dave Hakkens














 



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WD-40 The Wonder Spray

WD-40 : Who knew!


Originally invented in the 1950s to develop a rust-preventing solvent and degreaser for the aerospace industry, WD-40 spray has at least 2,000 practical uses for house-cleaning, gardening, furniture maintenance, farming, and more. Commonly used to repel water and prevent corrosion, WD-40 can also be used to help lubricate stuck objects (like zippers and LEGO parts), make shovels slippier for more efficient use, and even keep pigeons from pooping on your balcony.
Got your own slick uses for WD-40 spray? Share with us by commenting below!

WD-40 who knew?
"Water Displacement #40".
The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts.
WD-40 was created in 1953, by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.
Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'Water Displacement' Compound.
They were finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth attempt, thus WD-40.
The 'Convair Company' bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.
Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
When you read the 'shower door' part, try it.
It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door.
If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass.
It's a miracle!
Then try it on your stove-top.
It's now shinier than it's ever been.
You'll be amazed.

WD-40 Uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters, as well. (Ya gotta love this one!!!)
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic / terracotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and vehicles doors.
18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen flooring.
It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.
Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Remove those nasty Bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers...
22. Rids kids rocking chair and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes grease splatters from stove-tops.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37. Florida's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favorite use in the state of New York, it protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose.
Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks and wipe with a clean rag.
42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture, allowing the engine to start.


And we have more...

• Lubricates hinges on pruning shears
• Removes crayon from carpet (be sure to test WD-40 on low visibility area of carpet before using)
• Removes coffee stains from floor tiles (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
• Removes marks from floors left by chair feet (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
• Removes adhesive price tags from shoe bottoms
• Cleans black streaks from hardwood floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
• Removes paint from tile flooring (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
• Removes rust stains from floors after mopping (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
• Removes mascara from tile floors and mirrors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
• Removes felt pen marks from floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
• Removes rollerblade marks from kitchen floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
• Removes sticker residue from clothes (be sure to test WD-40 on low-visibility area of garment before using)
• Removes permanent ink from most items
• Removes grime from grout on bathroom floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
• Removes nail polish from hardwood floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
• Removes tile adhesive from new no-wax floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
• Removes crayon from inside clothes dryers (make sure to unplug dryer fi rst)
• Removes crayon from walls
• Lubricates screws on lawn furniture
• Removes crayon from wallpaper
• Removes crayon from compressed wood furniture
• Removes crayon from plastic
• Removes crayon from shoes
• Removes crayon from toys
• Removes crayon from chalk boards
• Keeps sewing needles from rusting
• Removes adhesive from precious china
• Helps prevent rust on hide-a-key containers
• Cleans and protects medicine door latches
• Cleans piano keys
• Removes crayon from television screen
• Lubricates zippers on lawn mower grass catcher bags
• Removes crayon marks from glass
• Removes glue deposits from linoleum
• Lubricates hinges on antique smoking stands
• Removes stickers from credit cards
• Removes melted Scotch® tape from dining room table
• Removes crayon from screen doors
• Removes crayon from plastic tables
• Erases marks caused by chair backs on running boards of wall
• Removes labels from medicine bottles
• Removes VELCRO® stickers
• Cleans crayon off of rock walls
• Removes glue from refrigerators
• Removes crayon from place mats
• Cleans and protects blades of pruning shears
• Cleans vacuum cleaner dials
• Removes marking pen from glass objects
• Prevents rust on patio furniture screws
• Lubricates locks on dog kennels
• Prevents medicine cabinets closures from sticking
• Lubricates locks on chains securing propane tank to
• barbecue grills
• Lubricates stuck temperature regulators on refrigerators
• Lubricates hinges on metal filing boxes
• Lubricates luggage zippers
• Lubricates microwave oven doors
• Penetrates and loosens locking levers on windows
• Lubricates pullout handles on luggage
• Lubricates hinges on TV cabinet doors
• Lubricates cork screws
• Frees rusted hinges on fire alarm boxes
• Lubricates antique waffle irons
• Lubricates folding metal stools
• Penetrates and loosens sticky knobs on adjustable chairs
• Loosens screws on toilet seats
• Loosens rusted screws on outdoor barbecues
• Frees locking nuts on lawn mower blades
• Penetrates and loosens stuck screws on bathtub knobs
• Lubricates propane tank hinges
• Frees stuck LEGO® blocks
• Makes dead bolt locks work better
• Lubricates shoe buckles
• Lubricates bird house hinges
• Lubricates hinges on swing doors
• Lubricates piano lid hinges
• Lubricates hinges on refrigerator doors
• Eliminates squeaking from locks
• Lubricates cigarette case hinges
• Lubricates swiveling picture hangers
• Lubricates piano bench hinges
• Keeps zippers on outdoor umbrella covers from sticking
• Lubricates plate holder hinges
• Lubricates air nozzles of balloon pumps
• Lubricates adjuster button on canes
• Lubricates sunshade joints
• Pre-lubricates threads on wood screws
• Removes stickers from crystal
• Removes stubborn temporary tattoos
• Keeps blades from rusting on garden plow
• Keeps garden tools rust-free
• Lubricates landscaping spikes to make it easier to drive into landscape timbers
• Keeps clay from sticking to shovels
• Keeps lawnmower wheels turning smoothly

Mosquitoes No More

PermaNet® Pre-treated Mosquito Netting

Repels and knocks down mosquitoes and flies
Now keeping your family safe from dengue is more convenient and economical.
PermaNet®, a high-quality and pre-treated mosquito net which kills and repels mosquitoes and house flies. The ready and easy-to-use PermaNet® mosquito net lasts for minimum of 20 washes which ensures a peaceful sleep.

How it works?
The insecticide (deltamethrin) is applied evenly to the netting fibres with a binding chemical, ensuring that the insecticide is always present at the surface of the net. The insecticide last even after multiple washes and for years. Deltamethrin Kills or Repels mosquitoes when they land on the net.

Benefits of PermaNet:
Convenient : Ready-to-use.
Long-lasting : Lasts a lot longer than ordinary nets.
Effective : Universally accepted as the best method for protection against Dengue and Malaria.
Recognized : PermaNet is recommended by the World Health Organization (W.H.O.).
Safe : Perfectly safe for pregnant women, adults, children and babies. It is also odorless.

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Tent Turns To Concrete In 24 Hours

Concrete Canvas Shelters are transportable, rapidly deployable structures that require only water and air for construction. They require only 40 minutes of labor to set up and 24 hours to harden.

Dutch Paving Machine

Decorative and Textured Wall/Ceiling Finishing

Textured Wall Finish is a revolutionary concept in wall dressing. It offers amazing textures in myriad colours. Not simply decorative, it is also durable, economical and adaptable to diverse climatic and varied surface conditions.

DeHub High-Powered Suction Technology

I came across this interesting product at HomeDec2010 (pt1), the concept is noting new to the general market but the system employed is some what interesting.

Instantaneous Water Heaters - Heating Up Your Water When You Need It

Instantaneous electric water heaters (tankless) are taking over the world! Well, not exactly the world...just the world that was once dominated by electric water heater tanks. These technological innovations are beginning to appear in houses, apartments and condominium units everywhere simply because of the promise of hot water whenever the person needs it. This promise has been proven time and again by these electrical gadgets, leaving more than one contented bather happy with the result. And why shouldn't they be? These water heaters are pretty efficient with what they do. How do they do it? Let's see, shall we?

How a Instantaneous Electric Water Heater Works
Instantaneous electric water heaters heat water by using heat coils. Sensors usually tell the heating unit when a tap in the house is turned on. The water that passes through the pipe that passes through the heating unit is then heated to a specific temperature. The water then rushes through the pipes to the exact tap that was turned on. The water that reaches the person who turned on the tap is now heated.

Why Instantaneous (Tankless) and Not Those with Tanks
A lot of people wonder why some folks have made the move from electric water heater tanks to Instantaneous (tankless) electric water heaters and some even go so far as to proclaim that it was the best move they have ever made. These two heating modes both use electricity and heating elements or coils to heat up the water, they reason out. The main reason actually is the hot water on demand. Hot water coming from electric heating tanks often take a bit of time to get heated since the heating agent has to heat up a batch of water. Instantaneous electric water heaters heat up the water as it passes by the heating unit on the way to the user. While the disadvantage of a Instantaneous (tankless) water heating system may be the possibility of having only one person use the hot water being produced at the exact same time, a solution to that problem can be had by using the right sized Instantaneous electric water heater for your home.