Most IP security cameras have a browser interface with a live feed. On quite a few of them, the ip camera live feed requires a plugin.. and on some of the newer ones, this plugin
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Author: Kurt
Installing Lorex LNB4421 PoE IP Security Cameras
We recently had a couple bikes stolen from our back yard, showing the need for security cameras. I installed four Lorex LNB4421 IP security cameras that use Power over Ethernet (POE) for both power and networking. It required some out of the box thinking.
Read moreHow To Use a Grab Hook
This post shows the proper way to use a grab hook with a tow chain
Read moreDowel Jig – The Anatomy of a Failed Project
I made a custom dowel jig using copper pipe as a guide bushing and it completely failed. This video explains what went wrong.
Read moreDIY Wood Fidget Spinner
My son and his friend wanted fidget spinners and were willing to do the work to make them. So in this episode of granworks, I help them do just that!
Read moreClean and Rustproof Garden Tools
Garden tools (shovels, hoes, spades, etc) tend to rust if left out or left with soil on them. One time honored method of cleaning and then protecting them involves a bucket of oil-impregnated sand. Does it work? In this episode of granworks, I examine that idea and create one such bucket to test.
Read moreThree Drywall Patch Methods
A drywall patch can be commonly done with a patch kit; a “California” patch; or a patch with a support board. I test all three methods.
Read moreBuilding a Custom Media Wall
I built a custom media wall with fully custom wiring, cabling, and ports
Read moreCreating a Custom Floating Media Console
I built a custom floating media console to hold all of my AV and gaming components in our family room.
Read moreInstalling Reclaimed Saltillo Tile
I installed reclaimed Saltillo tile in front of my theater. The tile needed to have old mortar ground off and then was soaked, installed, grouted, and sealed. Saltillo presents its own unique challenges!
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