Septic System Graphics & Animation
I designed a website, graphics, flash video, CAD models, content, & more for a local business that provides Septic System services. Want to see?
Steel Fire Pit Table Design + Drawing Download
A fun project designed in SolidWorks, the detailed plans for this Fire Pit Table are available for free download (PDF format). If you have access to a metal fabrication shop, you can get this made.
Custom Vent Covers – Decorative HVAC Grate Designs
At work someone asked me to design a “Cold Air Return Vent Cover,” 9 7/8″ x 11 3/4″. I had fun with it, and decided to post photo renderings of the designs. (Created in SolidWorks 2009).
CSS Elastic Layout using Ems
Elastic Layout is important to me because in an era where one viewer may have a 800 x 600 pixel monitor, another may be viewing it on a wall-sized display via high-def projector. I wanted a design that will render consistently across all displays (with the possible exception of mobile-phone browsers), and it seems that entering sizes in pixels or percentages presents other limitations.
How to build a Cat House – With Drawings Download
Do cats need houses? Debatable.
Does my wife want her cat to have a house? Yes.
Includes pictures of the 2-Story cozy pet house I designed for our kitty, building tips, and instructional CAD drawings download (PDF). If you’re the least bit handy, you can put one of these together.
Patio Project Design Renderings
Here’s my back yard patio landscaping project design renderings. Updates include: Pavers, lighting, and firepit. Made in SketchUp.
Favicon? What is that? How to make one?
What is a “favicon”? The little icon on a web browser tab or next to a bookmark entry. Find out how to make your own.
Website Revamp – FM Controls, Inc.
Website Revamp – FM Controls, Inc., a Duncombe, Iowa based HVAC Controls installer, servicer, engineer, and graphics (GUI) provider.
How to run HDMI cable through existing construction drywall
Since most of us with new flat screens don’t also have newly constructed houses to match, let’s talk about how to run the television’s power, HDMI, RCA, and any other cables through the wall.
SketchUp’s Dynamic Components
I’m a big fan of the Dynamic Components available in SketchUp. This blog showcases the framing (wall studs, floor joists) version of these components.
Marker & Paper Art
Art from byroglyphics.com, black and white, pop art, interesting.
Is Your Site Accessible?
Consider that not all people can read web pages the same way.
Quantum Man Sculpture
This multi-dimensional sculpture looks different depending on which angle you view it from.
AFES: Athletics For Education and Success
Just completed a website for Athletics For Education and Success, a non-profit in Fort Dodge that does a lot to keep kids involved in activities that buld character
Authenticating your Blogger site in Yahoo’s Site Explorer
After you’ve submitted your Blogger blog’s url to Yahoo! Site Explorer, you’ll see a link to “submit site feed” or something along those lines.