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Erik builds his own version of the BFG9000 Giant Laser Weapon from Doom, using an old CD Tower. And he does it all for under $20 (though it should be cheaper because you should throw away all your CDs anyway and use the CD tower that once held them).
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In this episode of Backyard FX, sponsored by the movie "War", Erik Beck shows us how to make a fake hand that you can stab and smash. Now you don't have to explain to your friend's mom why her son's hand is bleeding profusely for a second time this month! Special guest stars, Zadi Diaz of Jetset and Dave Seger of A-OK Films.
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Peak Moment 51: Tour Scott McGuire's "White Sage Gardens" in the back yard of his rental home -- a demonstration site for suburban sustainability. He ponders, "How might a household produce and preserve a significant portion of its own food supply?" Composting, a water-conserving greenhouse, and seed-saving are all facets of this beautiful work in progress. [www.whitesagegarden s.com]
