The Echo was so popular that Amazon sold out of the Internet-connected appliance, which retails for $180. Amazonâs Echo landing page promises more Echo devices will be back in stock by April 1. The Echo Dot costs $89.99, but it is available only for Amazon Prime members. Get Data Sheet, Fortuneâs technology newsletter. For current and prospective owners, here are six useful (and even wacky) things that the Amazon Echo can do: Turn on your lights: You can link your Echo to turn off, turn on, or dim the lights in your home. The Echo can connect to Phillips Smart Lights, WeMo lights, and other connected light.
Building a wooden bench with backrest. Building the frame of the bench. The first step of the woodworking project is about building the frame of the outdoor wooden bench. As you can easily notice in the plans, we recommend you to build the legs out of 4Ã4 lumber and the frame out of 2Ã3 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the legs with 2 1/2â³ galvanized screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints and check if the corners are right-angled.
Finishing an Outdoor Cedar Log Bench Advice on a durable outdoor finish for a half-log bench. August 30, 2007 Question A customer wants me to build her a log bench to be used outside. I don't have a problem building the bench, but she wants a lacquer or clear varnish applied so that she can see the grain.