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Make Your Own Instruments: Make a PVC HornPVC is a cheap, versatile material, and you can use it to explore sound on the fundamental level. By experimenting with this common material, you can make all kinds of notes.
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How Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Affects Our Health and How to Prevent Its Harmful EffectsPolyvinyl Chloride, more commonly known as PVC, is present in a variety of consumer products, but it's health effects are nothing to ignore. Where does PVC lurk and how can it be avoided?
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Making Furniture and Structures with PVCPVC is strong, flexible, and inexpensive. Not only useful for water lines, it makes wonderful furniture and things for indoors and outdoors as well. This is the first in a series of articles using PVC to build both indoor and outdoor projects.
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Top 3 Reasons to Attach PVC Labels to Your Outdoor GearPVC labels are used on a variety of products ranging from jeans to accessories to footwear, however, they are a specially good fit for products or accessories that are meant to be used outdoors.
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Tips for Working with PVCPVC pipe, fittings and lumber is relatively easy. No expensive special tools are required, and once you know a few tricks, your project is finished in no time. Learn those tricks and tips here.
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How to Paint or Dye Your PVC Furniture and CraftsThe sun may fade your outdoor PVC furniture, but you can make it new again or even a different color. Learn to paint or dye your PVC crafts and furniture for a luxurious look.
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PVC Plumbing: Cutting, Fastening, and FittingIf you plan on working on your plumbing system, chances are you will be using PVC. PVC has become standard in residential construction and is very easy to work with when a few standards are observed so your work meets code, safety, and functionality requirements.
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DIY: Make a Quick PVC Yurt Playhouse or GazeboOne of the oldest housing structures still in use is the Yurt. Made of poles and covered with canvas, they are popular all over the world. Learn how to build a quick PVC yurt for a gazebo, tent or playhouse for children of all ages.
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DIY: Build a Twin Bed with PVCFurniture is expensive these days, and children's furniture is no exception. Build a twin bed with PVC for less than $100, and save money.
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DIY: Build a PVC Faux Brass HeadboardOld brass headboards are beautiful. They share one thing with new brass headboards- they're expensive. Build your own faux brass headboard from PVC and save money. Learn how here.
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DIY: Build a PVC Dining Room ChairPrices at the furniture stores are going up. Build a PVC dining room chair and save money. Build only one or a whole set.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Repairing PVC Pipe that LeaksRepairing PVC pipe is so simple that even I could do it. You can do it, too, as long as you can locate the area of pipe that needs to be replaced.
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DIY: Build a PVC Breakdown Guest BedFriends and relatives need a place to sleep any time of year. Instead of placing an air mattress on a cold floor, make this inexpensive PVC breakdown platform bed for any size mattress. Store in a bag or box when not in use. Learn how here.
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DIY: Build an Arts and Crafts Inspired PVC Game TableInspired by the Arts and Crafts style, this table looks great on the patio, in a dorm room or even as a dining table. Learn to build a PVC game table here.
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Make a PVC Cake ServerMake this PVC cake server as a gift, keep for last minutes guests, or use in your RV. It won't break if dropped, and when made from clear PVC, looks luxurious.
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PVC Hoop Greenhouse PlansWith PVC greenhouse plans you can be on your way to having your own greenhouse for half the price. You can build any greenhouse with PVC but the hoop greenhouse is your most typical PVC greenhouse.
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How to Detach PVC PipesPVC pipes are joined together using PVC cement. With the exception of the few seconds it takes to dry, once the PVC is stuck together, the joint is permanent.
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Make Your Own PVC Patio ChairsPVC chairs are lightweight, strong and durable. This design gives a distinct look to your patio furniture. Take them camping, RV'ing and use them at the dining table.
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DIY: Build a PVC Room DividerUsing lightweight PVC, turn one room into two very inexpensively. Create a instant bedroom for visitors; give children their own "space," and more. Learn how here.
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Repairs Made Simple: How to Repair Leaking PVC PipeRepairing PVC water pipes is a reasonably simple procedure that most do-it-yourself enthusiasts can undertake without a great deal of difficulty. You will only need a few tools and supplies.
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How a Novice Can Reroute PVC Water Pipes During an EmergencyIf a PVC water pipe freezes and busts, you can make simple repairs that can see you through difficult times. PVC pipe is easy to work with, even for a novice.
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PVC Promotional Products to Advertise Your BrandPVC products can work great as promotional items because they can either be made in 2D or 3D and in any color. Since PVC is a weather resistant material, PVC labels or patches are commonly used to label outdoor gear.
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Make a Statement with PVC LabelsSoft PVC labels will catch the eye of shoppers and make your products stand out from the crowd. PVC labels and patches are as versatile as woven or printed labels in terms of design and they can be used in clothing and accessories as well.
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How to Make PVC Texture with a Paint ProgramPVC texture is a smooth to wrinkled plastic surface that is generated using a photo or paint program on a computer. The texture or design on the surface of the page looks like it has a shiny plastic coating over the top of the design. -
Show Off Your Team Spirit with PVC PatchesIf you want your sports team to really stand out in the crowd, then you need a symbol that can identify all of you as proud members. Due to their durability and versatility, PVC patches are a great option for sports teams.
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How to Make a PVC Puzzle Feeder for Your DogEasy instructions for making a PVC puzzle feeder for your pet.
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Pros and Cons of PVC Christmas TreesWhether to avoid allergic reactions, saving money or simply for convenience, trees made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) are the preferred choice for many consumers when it comes to holiday decorating. But these trees have disadvantages as well.
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How Dangerous Are PVC and PAC Heart Palpitations?According to reputable cardiologists, heart palpitations, many of which fall under the PVC and PAC categories, are common and in most cases they are benign and do not indicate that there is a structural problem or a disease affecting the heart muscle.
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Creative Items to Make Out of PVC PipePVC pipe is a creative pipe used to carry water. The uses go far beyond plumbing, however.
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DIY: Build a PVC Plant Starter/Growing StandIt's always wise to start plants indoors while winter is still howling outside. It also helps to give them a start so bugs and birds don't eat everything. This stand breaks down for easy storage and set up. PVC makes it lightweight and easy to move.
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How to Build a Dog Pen Out of PVCBuilding a dog pen out of PVC pipe.
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DIY: Connecting PVC to Cast Iron PipesConnecting PVC to cast iron pipes is an essential skill if your work on your own plumbing and own a historic house. While replacing old cast iron plumbing is ideal, sometimes replacing only part of the plumbing with PVC is possible.
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Build Your Own PVC TentSummer is almost here, and campers hear the call of the woods and beaches. Make your own tent out of lightweight PVC, for a fraction of the cost of commercial tents. Learn how here.
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How to Dry-Fit PVC PipePlumbing repairs are often a nightmare to most people. Replacing a cracked or broken pipe is time consuming, expensive and takes skill to complete the job. Dry-fitting a PVC pipe involves the assembling of pieces of a kit without glue or cement.
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Build Your Own PVC Sling ChairInstead of buying a set of expensive sling chairs for your patio or camping, make your own from PVC and save. You can customize the colors to fit your decor. Learn how here.
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How to Install PVC Conduit for an Outside CircuitInstalling an outdoors circuit is easy using PVC conduit. This article explains the basics for running outdoors electrical connections.
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How to Work with PVC PipeA brief overview of the do's and don'ts of PVC pipe. Also a description of the two types of pipe typically used today. -
How to Make a Popgun Out of PVC PipesThis article describes how to make a loud pop gun. -
Installing PVC ConduitA guide on how to install PVC conduit.
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Create a Kitchen Backsplash with PVC Tiles or PVC SheetingIt's cheap and easy to create a kitchen backsplash that looks like tile, using PVC sheeting or PVC, self-adhesive tiles. Here are three simple ways to get the kitchen backspalsh of your dreams at a fraction of the cost of real tile.
