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Stairwell Conversion into a Pantry with a Hidden Door Entrance
Nowadays, the use of actuators in home automation can benefit homeowners in so many ways. Examples of home automation benefits include improved privacy, safety, convenience, and space optimization in confined areas. A home’s stairwell is often an area with a decent amount of unused space that can be improved through home automation for better space optimization. In this article, we will cover the highlights of how Bryan Kelly’s stairwell was c...
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DIY Adjustable Bed for Campervan Conversion
Adjustable beds are among the most highly sought-after bed solutions on the market since they have the flexibility of adjusting to many different configurations to maximize comfort, health benefits, and versatility. When converting their Ford Transit into a campervan, Ashleigh & Zach knew they wanted to keep the same benefits of adjustable beds to allow for the head and foot sections to rise separately. This was something they had never se...
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Tractor Front Loader Quick Release Locks by Chris Bolich
In agriculture, there are always new solutions being discovered and used to help boost efficiency and convenience, which ultimately helps improve productivity. This can bee seen through the examples of modifying tractors with upgrades that can enhance operation efficiency and user-friendliness. When changing a tractor from buckets to pallet forks, to grapples, the process can take up quite a lot of time when done manually. By adding modificati...
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DIY Automatic Chicken Coop Door by April Wilkerson
Raising chickens and having access to fresh eggs everyday is truly rewarding, however, there are a few challenges that come with having to keep an eye on the chickens and the coop every day. Although the chickens will go inside their chicken coop every evening on their own, manual coop doors will require users to remember every morning and every evening to coop and uncoop them. Proudly sponsored by Progressive Automations, we will cover how Ap...
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Electric Reverse for Jet Ski using Linear Actuators
Jet skiing is a fun activity that many water sports enthusiasts enjoy and can introduce the opportunity to test out different models of jet skis on the market. Jet skis can come in a range of different shapes, sizes, and price points, with unique features to choose from. This is where some users could benefit from modifying and personalizing their jet skis according to their preferences while also enjoying the build process along the way. In t...
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Universal Lavatory Test Stand by RIT University
Using the bathroom is a common part of everyone’s day, however, users with mobility limitations, injuries, or disabilities may find the standard bathroom challenging to use. At most, standard bathrooms may occasionally come with railings or wider stalls, however, these are still not a complete solution for all users with mobility issues. The toilet height adjustability and accessibility are specific areas that larger public settings could impr...
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