http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Tue, 21 May 2013 08:47:46 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Oyster-Mushrooms-in-a-Laundry-Basket/
Oyster Mushrooms in a Laundry Basket - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FIL/UH3Z/HFPTIM57/FILUH3ZHFPTIM57.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FIL/UH3Z/HFPTIM57/FILUH3ZHFPTIM57.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FIL/UH3Z/HFPTIM57/FILUH3ZHFPTIM57.SMALL.jpg EFWYMIJH5R9EZGG velacreations Mushrooms often get overlooked in the grand scheme of gardening, just because they're not plants. However, they are extremely beneficial to your garden's soil, are highly nutritious and make a tasty addition to almost any meal. The high levels of protein also make them especially valuable to vegetar...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:03 PDT Oyster-Mushrooms-in-a-Laundry-Basket http://www.instructables.com/id/Squash-Candy/
Squash Candy - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FB1/C90C/HFWSTJB2/FB1C90CHFWSTJB2.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FB1/C90C/HFWSTJB2/FB1C90CHFWSTJB2.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FB1/C90C/HFWSTJB2/FB1C90CHFWSTJB2.SMALL.jpg E2ON0QXHFWSTJBA velacreations This simple, delicious and healthy candy is the answer to two challenges that our family faces. The first is that both of our kids, just turned 2 and 5, LOVE all things sweet. They get sugar candy as a treat every once in a while, but we hate to give them too much. This squash candy is a great comp...
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Continue Reading »]]> food Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:37:00 PDT Squash-Candy http://www.instructables.com/id/Wild-Grapes-Purple-Delight/
Wild Grape Jelly and more - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDD/XINZ/HF23XNKG/FDDXINZHF23XNKG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDD/XINZ/HF23XNKG/FDDXINZHF23XNKG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDD/XINZ/HF23XNKG/FDDXINZHF23XNKG.SMALL.jpg EV6HSKKHF23XNE0 velacreations There's something infinitely satisfying about gathering food from the wild. I guess part of it comes from an instinctive drive left over from our hunter/gatherer days, and part of it from the lazy man in each of us that likes getting something for "free", without having to work or pay for it. No mat...
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Continue Reading »]]> food Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:00:02 PDT Wild-Grapes-Purple-Delight http://www.instructables.com/id/Smoked-Bacon-from-Scratch/
Smoked Bacon from Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FR5/VW15/HEXSSE6L/FR5VW15HEXSSE6L.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FR5/VW15/HEXSSE6L/FR5VW15HEXSSE6L.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FR5/VW15/HEXSSE6L/FR5VW15HEXSSE6L.SMALL.jpg EMLYM51HELXKN1J velacreations Every meat-eater I've ever met has a very special place in their belly for bacon. Quite simply, it is delicious, almost any way you cook it. In fact, we love it so much that we raise a couple of pigs each year to meet all our bacon needs, not to mention ham, lard, sausage, pork chops, ribs, etc. Wi...
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Continue Reading »]]> food Tue, 2 Apr 2013 07:30:02 PDT Smoked-Bacon-from-Scratch http://www.instructables.com/id/The-FunFort/
The FunFort - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FV1/PO50/HAQ30TDQ/FV1PO50HAQ30TDQ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FV1/PO50/HAQ30TDQ/FV1PO50HAQ30TDQ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FV1/PO50/HAQ30TDQ/FV1PO50HAQ30TDQ.SMALL.jpg E7W8W0HHAQ30TCO velacreations All kids seem to like making dens, whether under furniture or trees, in little crooks or corners, with blankets or chairs - wherever and however they can. Our four year-old, Leo, is especially into “building”, having watched us construct our own home from the day he was born. He is constantly making...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 2 Jan 2013 11:00:05 PST The-FunFort http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Rabbit-Fur-Hat-from-scratch/
Make a Rabbit Fur Hat from scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F4D/SA81/H9X3HNUY/F4DSA81H9X3HNUY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F4D/SA81/H9X3HNUY/F4DSA81H9X3HNUY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F4D/SA81/H9X3HNUY/F4DSA81H9X3HNUY.SMALL.jpg EDQ71NCH9X3HLTR velacreations When it comes to staying warm, there's nothing quite like home-raised rabbit fur. If you tan it correctly, it comes out soft, pliable and extremely beautiful. We've made bags, kindle covers, cushions, blankets, and slippers. But, for the sake of this article, we'll describe not only how to tan the f...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:30:02 PST Make-a-Rabbit-Fur-Hat-from-scratch http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-6000-gallon-Water-Tank/
How to Build a 6000 gallon Water Tank - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FCI/OQOQ/H994S62F/FCIOQOQH994S62F.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCI/OQOQ/H994S62F/FCIOQOQH994S62F.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCI/OQOQ/H994S62F/FCIOQOQH994S62F.SMALL.jpg EPIQQSPH6I6WM2P velacreations The idea of "being prepared" can involve so many things in so many different situations. The key is to ask yourself what you cannot, or do not want to, live without. For us, the answer is water. Whether you live off-grid or in the city, having rain water catchment and a tank is not a bad idea, if o...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:30:02 PST How-to-Build-a-6000-gallon-Water-Tank http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-Man-Shovel/
Two-Man Shovel - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F0B/9N6B/H5R9EZF7/F0B9N6BH5R9EZF7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F0B/9N6B/H5R9EZF7/F0B9N6BH5R9EZF7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F0B/9N6B/H5R9EZF7/F0B9N6BH5R9EZF7.SMALL.jpg ERZ9S0TH5R9EZED velacreations For those of you who have spent the better part of a day shoveling, you will know how utterly exhausting it can be. This is a way to get those big digging projects done without a single back ache or blister: the two-man shovel. For more information about our other how-tos, visit our site www.velacr...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:00:00 PDT Two-Man-Shovel http://www.instructables.com/id/Fabric-Formed-Posts/
Fabric Formed Posts - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDD/4YZA/H5R9EZAJ/FDD4YZAH5R9EZAJ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDD/4YZA/H5R9EZAJ/FDD4YZAH5R9EZAJ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDD/4YZA/H5R9EZAJ/FDD4YZAH5R9EZAJ.SMALL.jpg E734RM9H5TU8HM1 velacreations Fabric forming is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to form concrete. Instead of time consuming and costly wooden or metal forms, you use little more than a plastic or similar fabric. The end result is not only aesthetically beautiful, it is also stronger, because it lends itself to rounded shape...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:00:01 PDT Fabric-Formed-Posts http://www.instructables.com/id/Rapidobe-a-cheap-way-to-build-walls-retaining-w/
Rapidobe - a cheap way to build walls, retaining walls, benches and shelves - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FRH/8DGY/H5ENQ99N/FRH8DGYH5ENQ99N.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FRH/8DGY/H5ENQ99N/FRH8DGYH5ENQ99N.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FRH/8DGY/H5ENQ99N/FRH8DGYH5ENQ99N.SMALL.jpg EVJ24GSH5ENQ99R velacreations Rapidobe is a form of construction of our own devising. The idea comes from the simplicity of earthbags, but made faster, cheaper and easier. You can use any dirt, even if it has rocks in it, making it a great option for almost any terrain. This method can be used for walls, for holding back dirt in...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:00:01 PDT Rapidobe-a-cheap-way-to-build-walls-retaining-w