B&D DIY: Insulated Plastic Cup

A barbeque party, office tea or a glass of wine, drinks are more enjoyable when you can sip them at the temperature you want, cold or warm. Thanks to the wide world of DIY, getting creative and make an insulated cup yourself is easier than ever. This imaginative innovation will help keep your drink the temperature you want for longer.

Here’s what you will need:

- One paper towel
- Two plastic cups

Yes, that’s all you would need!

Here’s what you need to do:

-Firstly, get all the materials you need in front of you so that when you start work, you can finish it without moving to and fro.

-Now, take one large sheet of paper towel, fold it in half length wise.

 

-After that, wrap the folded paper towel around one of the plastic cups. Make sure it’s tight and snug.

 

-Now insert the paper towel wrapped cup carefully into the other plastic cup. 

-That’s it. You are done. Wasn’t that easy?

You can test it for yourself and see your drinks will not only retain their temperature in these insulated cups, but also prevent any condensation of water droplets outside of your cup.

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Five DIY’ing Instagrammers

In this week’s release, we have searched through Instagram thoroughly to bring you a few DIY projects and crafts that people around the world have done. Some are functional, while others are decorative and you will probably find one that is both.

Hopefully these will inspire you to kick on and try a project for yourself.

1. Let’s start small. Something nice for you hyper children to keep them occupied. Although make sure when they're playing, they're also wearing safety goggles.

Here's a rather special slingshot. It's an ash block of wood, but I glued a resin piece to where the palm swell is. The scary but cool thing is that this resin looks greenish yellow when exposed to sunlight, but turn to emerald green when it's indoors. I'll go ahead and polish the resin and sand the wood nicely. The other stuff in the box aren't finish yet, I'll show you all everything in the box tonight 😆 #wood #woodwork #woodworking #lathe #slingshotforum #slingshot

A photo posted by Linford Choo (@reality_crafts) on Jul 30, 2015 at 10:43pm PDT

2. Speaking of children, what about some minion cupcakes. They're easier than you think.

Minion cupcakes♥ #minions #love #hacks #instagood #doityourself #diy #follow #cute #photooftheday #tbt #followme #tagsforlikes #girl #beautiful #happy #picoftheday #instadaily #food #amazing #lifehacks #igers #fun #summer #instalike #bestoftheday #pink #inspiration #friends #instamood

A photo posted by DIY (@diy.fashion.nailart) on Jul 31, 2015 at 12:05am PDT

3. Sticking to the small ones. What about these DIY earrings? Great work by this instagrammer!

#handmade #earrings #oneofakind #diy #popupshop

A photo posted by @heavens_natives on Jul 30, 2015 at 11:21pm PDT

4. Here is something a little more functional. Now your shoes can be kept as neatly as your clothes.

Minion cupcakes♥ #minions #love #hacks #instagood #doityourself #diy #follow #cute #photooftheday #tbt #followme #tagsforlikes #girl #beautiful #happy #picoftheday #instadaily #food #amazing #lifehacks #igers #fun #summer #instalike #bestoftheday #pink #inspiration #friends #instamood

A photo posted by DIY (@diy.fashion.nailart) on Jul 31, 2015 at 12:05am PDT

5. For those more adventurous, here is an idea for your bedroom.

#desain #inspirasi #ide #diy #nurseryroom #toddler #kids #children #instakids #idea #inspirasi #storage #kamaranak #kamarremaja #anak #remaja #dekorasi #ruang #rumah

A photo posted by Brilliant Hacks (@mumsyscrappy) on Jul 30, 2015 at 11:23pm PDT

Are you brave enough?

Let us know which one of these you liked and would consider trying, leave your questions and comments below and we will help you with any information regarding the tools you will need and the materials.

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Five House Hacks That Will Change Your Life

Finding new ways to make life a little easier is always time well spent. So we decided that we would find innovative house hacks for you because we understand how important your time is. In the list below you will find easy, cost effective and fun ways to make your house a little more functional and a little less boring by using everyday items that are just lying around the house.

1. Door Knob Hangers

If you’re always looking for a place to hang your towels or clothes in the bathroom, this hack is just for you. Try fixing an old door knob to the wall, it looks great and you’ll never have to pick your clothes up of the floor again.

2. What Chalk is Really For

Don’t you just hate it when someone greases up your freshly painted wall? Well, you can solve your greasy fingerprint problem with chalk. Just chalk up the fingerprints and wipe down with a damp cloth.

3. Wired up Coat Hangers

With the age of technology comes cables and knotted wires, one of the most widely faced issues. Use a coat hanger to easily store your old cables and wires and you’ll never have to sit there for hours unravelling them.

4. When Life Gives You Lemons

Everybody loves to eat home-cooked food, but only a few will stay back to help clean up. Ovens take the longest, but if you cut a few lemons, put them in some water and then place them in a pre-heated oven until the water starts boiling, you’ll be able to wipe away that stubborn grease with ease.

5. The Nail, the Hammer and the Magnet

All DIY lovers, glue a magnet to the end of your hammer so you don’t have to hold dirty nails in your mouth while you work.

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If you have any tips or tricks that have worked for you, share them with us on Facebook or in the comments section below. 

A 'Do It Yourself' Habit

A home is always ‘work-in-progress’ - an organic ecosystem where things are in a state of flux. Devices need to be fixed, accessories need installation, appliances need repair, and things in general need to be maintained or replaced. There was a time when there were handymen who could be summoned on a call but these days, it is quite a thing to get an efficient resource that is reliable, not to mention affordable (as they often charge exorbitant rates these days for small servicing, even if they come on time). 

This means things that need immediate attention don’t get it or you need to just Do It Yourself (DIY) or face the consequences of not addressing it (which you know can be very unpleasant!).

DIY has been a well-established concept in the west for several decades - with shortage and high costs of labour, self-reliance, ease of addressing things at one’s own time and pace, the pleasure of doing things or a combination of it all contributing to the trend. This has resulted in a strong DIY culture across several areas - electrical, automotive, electronics, furniture with kits available to create toys, furniture, electrical/electronic gadgets, gizmos and appliances.

Imagine the pride of being able to fix something on your own. Imagine the awe you could evoke in your child and the admiration you could receive from your wife (which is possibly not very often as you know). Imagine the satisfaction you get from fixing it and the opportunity to impress your friends by talking about the tools, parts, and technology behind it. Imagine how you could get even with your friends by advising them to fix things on their own in the presence of their better halves!

 The opportunities are of course endless. But, but… before all this happens, you do need an excellent set of tools. Fortunately Black & Decker is a world leader in the DIY tool segment and offers the widest range of tools for a variety of applications. Just choose a kit depending on your aptitude or visit our site for more details. Happy fixing!

Why DIY?

What’s the big deal about DIY?

Are you someone who has an interest in DIY and just needs that little push to give it a go? Do you keep saying why DIY? Here’s why. 

For starters, DIY is a lot cheaper than hiring people to come and do things around the house. When you first start out you might not think so, because you will find yourself buying tools and supplies by the dozen. It is important to consider these tools as an investment, because you are going to be using them again and again and also remember you are not going to spend anything on manual laborers. 

Secondly, DIY projects allow you a certain amount of room to be impulsive. You don’t have to wait around for someone to come along and do it for you. For example, if you are planning to call a carpenter or a plumber, you really need to plan and schedule out the entire process. You need to see when the carpenter will be free and then you have to make sure that you are free at the same time. Then there’s the added headache, where you have to make sure that they are actually working and not slacking off and making you pay for their long hours of manual labor.

With DIY projects, a lot of thought HAS to go into the project to make sure that you are not in over your head. The difference is, the only person you need to take into consideration and make sure has time, is you.  One of the biggest pros of a DIY project is that if you come up with a great idea and you have the time and means to do it, you can. A DIY project doesn’t necessarily mean home improvement projects, take simple home, things like unclogging a sink, can be done by YOU at home in no time.

The most important element of DIY is YOU. If you have the time, the interest, the patience and the means, there is nothing to stop you from doing it yourself.

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Black & Decker : 100 Years of History and Innovation

Black & Decker is THE largest producer of power tools and accessories in the world! What started as a small store in Baltimore has today become a global company present in more than a 100 countries! In 2010 Black& Decker was extremely proud to celebrate its 100th birthday. Whether it was getting the first ever patent for a power drill or sending their drill to the moon, Black &Decker has had a glorious past. Here’s a look at some of the milestones that have made Black& Decker what it is today! 

In 1910, S. Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker invest $1200 to open a small store in Baltimore

1916 – B&D files its first patent application for a portable electric drill. This transformed stationary power tools into portable ones

1919 – In an extremely short amount of time (9 years) B&D records over 1 million in annual sales. 

1922 – Black&Decker crosses the border for the first time to Canada, where it opens its first wholly owned assembly operation and sales, service and warehouse facility outside the U.S.

1928 – B&D makes its first acquisition of another tool company, the Van Dorn Electric Tool Company! 

1936 – Black&Decker’s common stock is listed and begins trading at the New York Stock Exchange. 

1943 – B&D receives the Army – Navy ‘E’ Award for their production of gun shells and fuses for the allies to use during the WWII.

1946 –The beginning of the ‘Do- It- Yourself’ (DIY) Revolution! Following reports that a number of their employees were taking the drills home for personal use, B&D introduced the portable drills for consumers! 

1960 - Black&Decker makes a significant acquisition by welcoming DeWalt into the B&D fold. 

1961 – B&D introduces the world’s first cordless electric drill. 

1963 – B&D contributes to the space race by developing a cordless minimum torque tool for astronauts to use while in weightless flight conditions for Project Gemini. 

1970 – A B&D museum which chronicles the evolution of product design, manufacturing processes, marketing strategies and financial activities. 

1971 – The Apollo Lunar Surface Drill with a power head is built by Black and Decker and used to successfully removes core samples from the moon during NASA’s Apollo 15 mission. 

1989 – Acquired Emhart Corp and in turn -> Kwikset, Price Pfister, Molly Anchors, POP Rivets, True Temper, Golf Club Shafts and other consumer and commercial goods all add to the B&D product arsenal. Also, in 1989, B&D was inducted in NASA’S Hall Of Fame for their contribution to the Gemini and Apollo Space missions. 

1992 – Enters India and China via joint ventures.

2003 – Black and Decker acquires Baldwin Hardware. 

2009 – Black& Decker announce plans to merge with Stanley Works 4.5 billion dollar all stock deal. 

2010 – Black& Decker celebrates 100 years of innovation! 

In 2010, Black&Decker merges with Stanley works to become, Stanley Black&Decker.

 Over the years Black&Decker has maintained “People are our Pride". B&D has worked very hard to build strong relationships with all its people, employees and customers alike. That is why today, Black & Decker has been integrated into the lives of anyone who associates themselves with it. 

Black & Decker has had a fantastic 100 years! Here’s hoping for a 100 more, with you. 

To read about the impact Black&Decker has had on its employees and customers check out this link: 

http://www.blackanddecker100years.com/Heritage/Employee-Stories.aspx