Popular Mechanics October 2010 Issue
Disaster - Proof Your Life
Only 12 percent of Americans have taken adequate steps to prepare for crises. Are you one of them? Whether you encounter a house fire or a hurricane, this guide can help protect your family and home before calamity strikes. Page: 60 | 3 Likes | 0How the Blowout Happened It wasn't a single bad decision or equipment failure that caused the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history; the sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig resulted from a long chain of errors. PM examines the lessons of the tragedy in the gulf. Page: 76 | 3 Likes | 0The Halo Effect After a full year of fine-tuning, beta testing and 1.1 billion kills, the most anticipated video game of all time is here. We bring you the inside story on the gargantuan effort behind Halo's last intergalactic battle-and how the aliens almost won. Page: 88 | 14 Likes | 0
Homemade Antibodies
Chemists create plastic nanoparticles that wipe out toxins in the bloodstream. Page: 19
The Band Saw Plays On
The 7.7-pound Bosch 18-Volt cordless band saw is lighter than the average cutter. Page: 33
Bridging The Gap
VW's new Jetta has three engine options- but in 2012 it reaches the electric era with a hybrid. Page: 45
Exploring The Void
Extreme polar regions on Earth provide challenges similar to those of extended space trips - and succeeding in either environment requires the right stuff. Page: 54
American Beauty
To restore a 1959 Ford firetruck, PM's senior home editor and his twin brother combine by-the-book techniques with creative engineering. The end result is a good-as-new machine, along with some strengthened bonds of brotherhood Page: 70
The Shed Shortcut
Use a precut shed kit for smart storage in no time. Page: 93
PM Project
Putting clutter in its place with this DIY ladder shelf Page: 96
Homeowners Clinic
Extend your home's curb appeal into the fall season. Page: 100
PM Saturday
Get serious screams this Halloween with our terrifying pop-up trash-can surprise. Page: 104
Saturday Mechanic
Is your windshield smeared with bugs and grime? Use PM's tips to conquer the most common wiper-motor woes. Page: 107
Loading iPads
Getting all your media files on to the tablet can be tricky. Here's how you do it. Page: 117
Digital Clinic
Everything you need to know about motion-controlled gaming devices. Page: 120Write Your Comment
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