For this hat, I used 5 LEDs, 5 tubes, and 5 fiber-optic bundles.

MATERIALS:

By now you probably have all those FiOS TV commercials memorized: incredible picture quality, 100-plus HD channels, Kevin Garnett's multi-room DVR (and mountain of hamburgers). But did you know that with the Interactive Media Guide, you're practically getting telepathic television? To get in tune with your FiOS TV, personalize it by using the Favorites feature. It's a lot like bookmarking your favorite web pages, (like this one.) The Interactive Media Guide also has intuitive search capability. Start typing a movie, TV show or actor's name, you'll see options pop up instantly. Consider it your secret weapon for movie trivia quizzes. Want a sneak preview of the Interactive Media Guide? Check it out at verizonfios.com/tv. ]]>Guru LloydSep 10, 2008http://2pointhome.com/diys/steps/46129My favorite inventions combine two separate functions in one, whether you're decorating a wall that makes techno sounds, a bat that tracks your swing, or a seat that plays music.

This is a pipe organ chair that plays a tune when you sit down (insert your musical furniture joke here). I built this as the encore to the Word family's musical playroom. This isn't the easiest DIY. So if you're not up to the challenge, just sit back, relax, and enjoy my silent movie debut.

MATERIALS:

* Wooden chair
* Aluminum alloy tube, 2" outside diameter, 1-1/2" inside diameter, 6' length
* Oak Dowel Rod 2" Diameter, 36" Length
* 2 Black pipes, 10 3/4"
* 1 Black pipe, 6 3/4"
* 3 Flanges, 3/4"
* 3 Black pipe reducers, 3/4" to 1"
* 3  Rubber reducers, 1" to 2"
* 90-Degree elbow fittings, 3/4"
* Big piece-o-leather .105in or 2.66mm thick
* Box of 100 small wood screws, 1"
* Wood glue
* 3 Ball valves, 3/4"
* Scraps of lauan
* 2 Spring loaded hinges
]]>Guru BrianAug 27, 2008http://2pointhome.com/diys/steps/46039There’s nothing wrong with a good old photo album. Except that it’s dusty, prone to wear and tear…and stuck in the past. Rich and Nancy Jaeger wanted to see the latest pics of their new grandchild, too. So we built a digital memory wall that plays a live stream of photos, past and present, across multiple LCD monitors, right before your eyes.

In this memory wall, each monitor displays a separate feed, which is networked via FiOS to other family members. So you can set up friends and relatives to add to your wall instantly, with their latest pics.

Just check out this reaction from The Jaegers, when they watched hundreds of family moments come to life.

MATERIALS:

* Customized computer
* Windows XP or Vista
* Bluetooth mouse and keyboard
* 2 Fire MV ATI PCI-e graphics cards
* 1 Dual output ATI graphics card
* Google photo screensaver software
* Photo sharing software (like Picasa or Flickr)
* LCD monitors (VGA or DVI inputs)
* Internet connection (FiOS recommended)
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Stream photos and music from your PC to your TV with this free feature of FiOS TV's Multi-Room DVR.

Tossing old computers and electronics in the trash is bad for the planet. Techno-Guru Lloyd gives a smarter alternative.

Some helpful e-cycling links:

- Verizon Wireless Hopeline
Feel doubly good, as not only does this program recycle or refurbish your old wireless phones and equipment, it also uses the proceeds to support domestic violence prevention.

- Verizon Battery Recycling Program
Just drop your old cell phone battery off at any Verizon Wireless retail store, and keep all those heavy metals out of the landfill.

- Earth 911
This site has a bunch of informative articles on e-waste and e-cycling.

- How to Recycle Your Computer
Treehugger.com article.