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You might be surprised to learn that keeping a cover over your car is beneficial in many ways. Whether it's protecting the paint on your car’s sleek exterior or shielding it from acidic bird poo, you'll find there are plenty of reasons for wanting your car to have some extra protection as often as possible!

The truth is, cars that spend half their life under a cover means they look good for about twice as long. Below we’ll take a look at how to build your very own carport using PVC piping.
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You don’t need to reinvent the wheel, but you may need to use something similar, such as PVC piping, to move heavy objects. PVC pipes are strong and able to withstand a lot of weight without warping or breaking. This makes for a good tool for moving heavy objects when other tools, such as a dolly, are not available. This is often called pipe rolling.
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Whether you’re going with a group of friends or taking the family out for a nice weekend getaway, camping can be such a great experience. But, poor sleeping conditions can turn any camping trip sour very quickly. Individual camping cots can be a great solution to sleeping on the ground as well as avoiding the hassle of setting up an air mattress and making sure it stays inflated. You can build your own camping cot out of PVC Pipes and fittings.
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The following chart provides dimensions for CTS CPVC piping material. This material is used in certain states for hot and cold water distribution.
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Whether you’re trying to keep the coyotes out of your yard or keep your dogs from escaping, this DIY fence roll bar known as a coyote roller will do the trick. We’ll list the materials you need along with each step explaining how to build your very own coyote roller.
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If music is part of your DNA and you’re a crafter at heart, you may be asking yourself, “what instruments can I DIY?”

If you’ve never used PVC before, you may not think that you can build instruments out of PVC pipe and fittings, but, in fact, you can. Here are 5 DIY PVC Instruments that you can make in an afternoon.
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A tubulum is a large instrument that looks very similar to a xylophone but sounds almost like a hand drum or bucket drum. We refer to this instrument as the PVC pipe drum. You make the PVC pipe drum by attaching PVC pipes of varying lengths to a frame. To play the pipe drum, you hit the top opening of the PVC pipe which sends vibrations down the pipe. This instrument is a great project for home or school and can be enjoyable for all age groups.
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The saxophone is an instrument in the woodwind family, usually made of brass, that produces sound when a reed on the mouthpiece vibrates inside the instrument's body. Whether you’re experimenting with new ways to make music, or you want to create an instrument you can carry around and practice on without the worry of damaging it, this PVC saxophone is the perfect solution. We’ll show you how you can make your own DIY saxophone using PVC piping.
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A thermostatic mixing valve is a type of valve that is used in mixing hot and cold water to get the desired temperature. They are often found in showers, sinks, and other household plumbing fixtures. Different types of thermostatic mixing valves can be purchased for homes or offices. Some are more common than others, but all have their own benefits. The most popular type of thermostatic mixing valve is the 2-handle model which has one handle for hot water and another for cold water. This type of valve tends to be easier to install because there is only one hole needed in the wall instead of two like you would need with a 3-handle model.
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A well pressure tank creates water pressure by using compressed air to push down on the water. When a valve is opened, the compressed air in the tank pushes out the water. The water is pushed through the plumbing until the pressure drops to a preset low on the pressure switch. Once the low setting is reached, the pressure switch communicates with the water pump telling it to turn on so that more water can be pushed into the tank and house. To determine the proper size well pressure tank needed, you’ll need to consider pump flow rate, pump run time, and cut-in/cut-out psi.
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