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A Knife Holder which is More Dangerous Than the Blades

Are you bored by the conventional ho-hum design of a traditional wooden knife block? If you like everything on your kitchen counter to be a conversation piece, you can't go wrong with this Spicy Magnum Knife Set, featuring six entwined knife holders that look like they're all holding each other up. Like us on Facebook The Knife holder looks more like a weapon for ninjas to throw. We would assume that assassins would like to throw these weapons. Al tough its just a Knife that looks very scare while its very creative . you can also buy this set just for $122 which comes with five blades including a meat knife, a fish knife, a fruit knife, a vegetable knife, a bread knife, and a bonus serving and carving fork.  The cutlery's handles blend perfectly into the rest of the knife holder when inserted, but keep in mind that also means you can't use your own blades or expand its arsenal. its just a set which accommodates its blades no other can be added into and expanded . N...

Make A Hanging Gutter Garden

Why Bother with a Gutter Garden? Gutter gardens are a great way to take advantage of the vertical spaces around your home to grow flowers, edibles and create a stylish space divider or privacy screen without spending too much money. Materials 1 – 8′ PVC white rain gutter cut into 3 32″ sections 6 – PVC white gutter end caps 2 – 1/8″diameter steel cables cut to desired length 6 – Feeney Cross Clamps (see image below) 6 – 1/8″ diameter Feeney steel rods 2 – Galvanized eye hooks Potting soil and Plants Tools Cordless Drill with drill bit set Hand saw or hack saw T-square or straight edge Tape measure Permanent marker Level Eye protection 1. Determine the center of your gutters and draw a reference line (otherwise your gutter won’t hang right). 2. Mark and drill the holes for the steel cable rods. Find a drill bit the same diameter as the cable to minimize the wiggle room. 3. Space drill holes a few sizes larger to make sure you get goo...

DIY - Old Fashioned Tire Swing

What's more fun than a tire swing? My kids and my grandkids love them. If you have a large enough tree on your property here is the project for you.   Materials List: Old Tire - Pick one up at the local service station. I got mine free. Three pieces of one inch link zinc coated chain 4 1/2 ft long. Three 2 inch U-bolts. One 5/16 inch Zinc coated quick link. Roll of Twisted Poly Rope to attach swing to tree limb. Instructions: 1. Mark the tire using the U-bolts, keeping in mind you want the tire divided into thirds by the three U-bolts. 2. Drill the six holes for the U-bolts. 3. Take the U-bolt apart. 4. Put the U-bolt through the last link of a piece of chain. 5. Install the U-bolt through the holes in the top of the tire. Push the U-bolt down far enough so that no threads show. 6. Hand tighten the screws on the U-bolt and tighten solidly with a wrench. 7. When all three U-bolts and chains are attached to the tire, connect the other en...