When I wrote about how to get rid of dust mites, many of you commented, adding important tips. One of the most popular suggestions was from people who were using - and having great success with - air purifiers. A poor quality air purifier will leave you in no better shape than when you started and will only take up space (if it doesn't get thrown out the window out of frustration). A good quality purifier is going to cost you a hefty bill. Luckily, your choices aren't limited to choking down a few hundred dollars, or choking on dust mites. You can build your own air purifier and breathe easy.

After the break I'll share the materials and assembly for this DIY air purifier.

For do it yourself building projects there are basically just two types of clear plastic panels we tend to think about. Clear sheet acrylic, generally known of as plexiglas is thought of for its flexibility and workability. Polycarbonate, such as GE Lexan is more often the choice for projects which require a greater degree of impact resistance. Either type can be used for windows or other exterior applications but be aware that polycarbonate seems to maintain its clarity after long term exposure to UV better than plexiglas does.

If your source for clear plastic sheeting doesn't cut the material to your needed size and sell it that way, that means you will need to size the material for your project when you get home. The simplest way to get clean straight cuts in either material is on a table saw using a 60 tooth or greater, triple chip carbide blade. Be sure to wear appropriate personal protection and feed the material slowly and steadily through the saw.

Thinner rigid plastic sheeting can be sized by scoring deeply with a sharp blade. Make repeated passes along a metal straight edge to ensure a deep score line on both sides of the material. Just scoring on one side will not produce a nice clean break. After scoring the material, place it so the score line is at the edge of a table or work bench and trap the sheet by holding it down with a piece of lumber along the score line. Then simply apply firm downward pressure to snap the material right along your score line. If you'd like to you can easily smooth your newly cut edge with a little fine grit sand paper or emery cloth.

Ice, you use it every day. It cools your drinks, soothes swollen ankles, keeps your lunch cold, is good for crunching and, oh, so much more. Ice is so common in fact that I bet you don't think about it much at all except for when your drink is warm. Even then it more of a where can I find some thing than, "How can I make this look better."

One person did think about that though and in this video they show us how. Filtered water and a way to boil it is all you need to make crystal clear ice. You may ask why you would need clear ice. I can think of a few occasions, dinner parties, bridal showers, garden luncheons, and any other "fancy" party. Check out the video below and see how to make the wonder that is clear ice.