How to Build a Little Free Library | Ask This Old House
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- In this video, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor and general contractor Tom Silva visit a local school. The pair enlist the help of Tom’s daughter, Kate, to build a Little Free Library.
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Host Kevin O’Connor and general contractor Tom Silva visit a local school and realize it’s sorely lacking in one area: It doesn’t have a Little Free Library. The pair enlist the help of Tom’s daughter, Kate, to build an awesome Little Free Library that will drive the students wild. All they need is a design, some of Tom’s handy templates, and some help from their friends at Brookside Elementary.
Difficulty: ⅗
Time: A weekend
Cost: Around $200 without tools or bits
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As a school bus driver I approve. Thanks for doing this for the kids Tom, Kevin & Kate.
I'm a hobbyist woodworker and I've built (and renovated lol) a Little Library for my two kids to share the books with the other kids on my street. It's very easy to build, I did it in a weekend with most of that time spent painting (I hate painting stuff lol). The kids loves it, and so does the adults--my neighbors saw my LL in in yard and he built one to put in front of his yard, and then other neighbors within driving distance built and put up theirs in their yard and now our neighborhood have a handful of little libraries with people "stocking" the books to share. Please try to build one if you're into woodworking and/or reading :)
Do you review the books to make sure they are not filled with indoctrinating nonsense?
It's sad, but it would not surprise me to hear of leftists putting books filled with leftist brainwashing in them.
@@scotttovey I think books that teach people the earth is a globe are indoctrinating books.
I think the library should be filled with flat earth books to teach the kids the real shape of the earth.
BTW scotttovey I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
I got it in my about tab.
"Perinne
@Scott Tovey I think books that teach people the earth is a globe are indoctrinating books.
I think the library should be filled with flat earth books to teach the kids the real shape of the earth.
BTW scotttovey I suggest watch a 13 part series called What on earth happened by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
I got it in my about tab. "
You're trying to convince a man whom the Lord appeared to in a vision. Within that vision the earth was seen not as flat, but as globe.
You're not calling a man a liar, you're calling God a liar.
I've heard some of the presumed intelligent arguments such as, a sphere does not have a foundation and therefore the earth can't be a sphere.
You can't put molten rock in a weightless environment such as space, and end up with a flat object. The lack of pressure from all directions automatically turns a liquid into a sphere.
In addition to that, the foundation of the earth is an iron core rock, and that iron core rock is in the middle of the molten lava within the core of the earth.
Even if you don't believe that an iron core rock in the middle of the earth's molten core can be a foundation, you who claim the Bible teaches a flat earth should have enough faith to believe that an all knowing, all powerful God; can create a sphere with a foundation and therefore the foundation of the earth is a valid claim.
Go peddle your blasphemy elsewhere.
Psalm 102:25: Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.
Isaiah 48:13: Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.
Zechariah 12:1: The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him.
Hebrews 1:10: And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
@@scotttovey Can you watch the series first before criticizing? Or do you just want to criticize while refusing to look at information offered to you.
@@flat-earther
"Perinne
@Scott Tovey Can you watch the series first before criticizing? Or do you just want to criticize while refusing to look at information offered to you. "
Why would I watch a series of videos in which the subject matter is so miserably explained, that you yourself, claiming to have watched it, cannot disseminate from your own memory, in your own words, those things that you claim the series proves?
I didn't tell you to go look up the Bible verses in the Bible, I copy and pasted the verses. You could have but did not post a link to this alleged series.
It is in my experience that when people tell me a video exists and I have to go search for it myself, that video does not exist and they are furthering indulging their deceptive lies by claiming something exists that does not.
Why then would I bother looking for a video, that the one claiming it exists, is not willing to post a link too?
Do you seriously think, that this 13 series video can convince me to believe a lie that contradicts not only God's written word, but the very vision the Lord visited me with?
The Bible tells us that the earth hangs on nothing in space.
Job 26:7: He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
The Prophets also tell us that God sits on the circle of the earth.
Isaiah 40:22: It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:
I don't need to watch a video that seeks to prove that the earth is flat, to know that the video is filled with lies and deceiving logic.
The earth is not flat, it is a sphere. You're refusal to accept and acknowledge Biblical truth that supports scientific fact, does not make me an idiot. It makes you one.
Job 26:7: He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
Isaiah 40:22: It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:
What a creative idea. I made a “Toy Bus” for my kids when they were young. It’s still a highlight of conversation when anyone sees it.
Turned out fabulous. Would have loved to see the kids reaction. I bet they were over the moon with joy. Once again, you have knocked it out of the ballpark.
ua-cam.com/video/dqbHnjWO0TE/v-deo.html for the installation at the school
That’s super cute! It needs an overhang on the roof so that the rain doesn’t get in and destroy the books inside.
This is a major concern with these libraries. Kids don't always close the door well.
Pops calling in the big guns , his daughter . 👍🏼
Enjoy the video although I’m slightly disappointed that you didn’t show the kids reactions now I’m all teary-eyed. But I do enjoy watching you guys work together
part 2 ua-cam.com/video/dqbHnjWO0TE/v-deo.html
Well, where's the ending with the kids' big smile when they see the bus?
Yeah I was expecting to see the reveal like they showed in the video where Nathan built the compost for the other school.
BTW Bloomdido I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.
WHAT ? WHERE IS THE HAPPY KIDS FOR THE ENDING ? I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEEN THOSE KIDS WHEN THEY SAW THAT BOOK BUS. GREAT JOB GUYS !
part 2\kids reaction ua-cam.com/video/dqbHnjWO0TE/v-deo.html
I truly enjoyed watching the building of the bus. Great job.
Ahh tommy, no drip edge, no gutters, she's going to leak like a sive, you'll have mushy books on your hands. 😭 (with a boston accent of course)
Unfortunately yes.
I would have liked to see the kids reaction
All I can say. Through my tears, Is " Amazing "
I genuinely thought that Kevin was about to say "looks Terri...ble" 😁😆🤣
Excellent project. Would have been the icing on the cake to see the kids reaction, though...
Wow, what are the odds that every single kid independently came up with the idea of shaping the library like a school bus? Must be a zillion to one!
Love this! More Kate, more better!
i lold at 3:33 " yeah uhh im leaving this project with kevin"
Very nice Tommy, but you needed a painted grill on the front of that bus. The kids will love it
Kate! Love what you do with Tommy's tiktoks. Keep it up. You might finally make him a star.
'LFL' Awesome Program.
Reading, Learning/Education Encouraging Reading. 👏
Small bus, big❤!
Where is part 2???? Left us hanging from the kids reaction
By far my favorite video
Love it ❤
What an awesome project!
Thanks guys Great Job.
You should put battery operated light that blinks on the top of the bus near the back. I think that it will make it more like a real bus and bring more attention to it.
Tommy won dad joke of the year with the tiring joke lol
As always excellent
That was wonderful.
The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round….!
is there one on how to install it? i have a little library but not sure how big the post should be or how to to install it. otherwise, great video and awesome that youre helping spread the word of little libraries :)
Awesome!
This is real nice but I can't believe we don't see the end result
Which is it 1/2” or 3/4” MDO cutting list and download each day something different?
exciting project!
Solar powered LED's would be cool on this.
This is my school I was the 2nd student to be spotlighted it is amazing to see me on UA-cam p.s please pin this comment
Kevin needs to start buying XL shirts.
little library = bookshelf
How do you not show the reveal to the kids?
Hola buen día que bueno que fueran traducidos al español
Looks great, but shouldn't it be bigger?
awesome
Your kidding.....You left out the most important part....delivery and installation. The video was great and I am going to design for the elementary school across the road from my house.
Should have collected all of their designs
Tommy's a Chick Magnet.
WHAT?! Where's the kid's reaction I was expecting them to show the reveal to them...
Tommy. :)
You forgot to include the finished project!
Kevin lucked out on not helping set the post!
Adorable video, but I don't see that surviving very long in the elements... its not sealed up very well at all
We don’t get to see the finished project at the school? What a let down. The bus looks great but there is no weather protection on the doors. Books are going to get wet in the rain
Ideaers? Bean town talking😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣😂
Hardly, anyone take a book from these little free library...It's contained mostly damp books or has tiny bugs crawling on it..
Ummm…
Kate stop farting
Teach them how to love themselves? How about reading, writing and math.
Yeah what on flat earth do they mean teach them how to love themselves?
I think they should be taught about how there is zero evidence for the earth being a globe or having curvature.
BTW robert I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
I got it in my about tab.
@@flat-earther Take an $80 commercial flight to anywhere at 33,000 ft plus. This will put any absurd flat Earth theories to bed for you,.
@@robertf6344 There are reasons to why one would think they see curvature for example passenger airplane windows are curved which may cause distortion that's why pilot's windows are flat to eliminate distortion.
Another reason is because you see the same distance 360 degrees around you, you see a circle, the circular horizon created by the limit of your vision may make you believe you see curvature.
I suggest watching the series to learn stuff you probably haven't heard before.
@@flat-earther You can believe anything you want. I sure don't care. Why do you?
@@robertf6344 Okay. To learn why I care about it I suggest listen to what Eric Dubay says in his recent _''Why is Flat Earth important?¨_ video
Nobody is going to comment on the he/she ? The kids might get confused !
Spreading knowledge, not bigoted ignorance. Sadly this wouldnt work in texas or alot of places because people now fear books and are teaching their kids to hate those that are different from them. Wonderful project here that should be a thing everywhere
Hi hammer I want to share some knowledge with you, I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
I got it in my about tab.
By far my favorite video
Love it ❤