Take note that the amount of wood in a cord can differ greatly from one supplier to another because wood is usually cut in a variety of lengths. Uneven stacking will surely result in a lot of space for air. This is why you need to stack your firewood well. A cord could be a bit ...
This is obvious, but lumber is dimensional: You’re not joining up two sheets of paper. Where two pieces of wood meet in a corner (where they join), you have to be deliberate about which piece of wood is on the “outside,” through which you’ll screw into the other piece of wood...
But I just blanched the beans – about 2 cups of green beans, cut into 3cm lengths – in boiling salted water for a little over a minute. Once the beans were just crisp and refreshed in cold water, I added them to the chicken with about ½ a cupful of thinly sliced red capsicum ...
Many manufacturers have veneered the wood surface, and cored the center of their premium long lengths of lumber, just to keep the cost of materials down and their profits up. Always keep in mind if the wood product you're buying from another manufacturer is made from a veneer - or "...
I’ll preemptively break the quill off where it begins to dramatically thin, as it’s likely to do so all on its own.Measure to make sure you have a quill that’s about 3 hook lengths long. Snip off any excess from the thin end. Check to see which side of the quill has the ...
One part of my laptop is now newer than the rest of it, which should mean I don’t have to spend quite as much time with two other parts of the computer. But should I feel that good about having to send a second computer from the same vendor back to the shop? I spent a long ...
By Tom LeGrand, a bona fide candidate for the title of World's Worst Pastor. I went from Pastor to Professor to Pastor to working in a Pizza kitchen. How's that for the reverse of "career advancement?"
A twist on the normal roast chook. The whole meal is cooked on a baking tray, so you’ll either need one large tray, to fit all the ingredients, or spread them out over two smaller ones. Serves 2 2 chicken thighs on the bone (about 400g) ...
To check a directory, do: if my_file.is_dir(): # directory exists To check whether a Path object exists independently of whether is it a file or directory, use exists(): if my_file.exists(): # path exists You can also use resolve(strict=True) in a try block: try: my_abs_...
How To Make Ostrich Feather Centerpieces Using feathers that are all one color creates a sophisticated look that is very easy to create. White feather centerpieces are the most popular color, but of course feel free to choose whatever color matches your event decor!