Nowadays, tire swings are built horizontally instead of vertically. A rope tied around a tire just isn’t as fun as it used to be for the kids. This brings a whole new area of challenges in crafting a tire swing. User adlabens from Instructables has come up with a great tutorial for making your very own horizontal tire swing. This 18-step procedure is well documented and highly thorough. Everyone in the neighborhood will take notice to your vastly more affordable tire swing after comparing it to their flimsy, pre-purchased overpriced version.

Be sure to check it out if your kids have been bugging you in the past for some sort of enjoyment outside of the house.
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Harman Kardon is known for its excellent audio equipment, so when they came out with the Guide + Play GPS-500 navigation system, some people were surprised. They were not trying to go all out with this player; it’s about equal with many other GPS systems out on the market. It can play audio and video, has a 4GB SD card, and uses a 4â€? touch-screen monitor. Navigation features are also pretty similar, with a route simulator and multiple views (think 2D or 3D). Harman Kardon is planning at selling this beginning in March for around $500, but there is really no point in waiting for this particular one, considering there are many just like it out there. What’s a little confusing is why Harman Kardon decided to come out with the Guide + Play GPS-500. they are already very highly regarded in audio equipment, so it’s a mystery as to why they would come into a very competitive GPS market. I guess we’ll all find out come March whether or not this was a good idea. — Nick Rice

Harman finds its way into navigation [Crave]