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7 Things I Wish I Would Have Known Before Buying a Glowforge
My Glowforge Plus was delivered 5 weeks ago. I would love to say I have been using it for the full 5 weeks, and everything has been great but, alas, that isn't the case. I am sharing some initial experiences to help others hit the ground running. 1: Think About...
Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Review
I had been looking at air fryers for a while and finally pulled the trigger when the makers of Instant Pot released their Instant Vortex Plus 7-in-1 Air Fryer Oven, 10-quart in mid-2019. Two things I immediately noticed when I opened the box is that 1) the unit has a...
DIY Christmas Tree Overview
For Christmas this year, we finally decided to retire our old artificial tree. After nursing it along a number of years ago by fixing the lights, and then restringing it a couple of years ago, we decided it was time. The final straw was it started dropping plastic...
Blackstone 36-inch Outdoor Flat Top Griddle Review
I have now been putting the Blackstone 36-inch outdoor flat top griddle through its paces for over a year and think it's time to offer a detailed review. Blackstone Customer Service Problems Before we talk about the griddle itself, I think it's important to talk about...
Don’t Shake a Manhattan (Unless You Like to Think for Yourself)
The goal here at DIYExploits.com is to make projects approachable and fun. With an emphasis on the latter, let's talk about a simple build, how to make a Manhattan cocktail. Yes, we are talking whiskey today! Specifically, bourbon is my choice, but more on that in a...
DIY Canned Good Storage Rack
This easy-to-build canned good storage rack holds more than 144 cans and could be built for around $30 in a single weekend. New cans are loaded from the top and roll back, where they drop to the lower level and then roll forward. Older cans are taken from the bottom...