http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 12:37:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Vertical-Hydroponic-Farm-on-the-Cheap-w/
Ultimate Vertical Hydroponic Farm on the Cheap.. Gift away green crops! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/8ZFY/GXFXNNB2/FEX8ZFYGXFXNNB2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/8ZFY/GXFXNNB2/FEX8ZFYGXFXNNB2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/8ZFY/GXFXNNB2/FEX8ZFYGXFXNNB2.SMALL.jpg mstyle183 Ok guys i apologize for the crappy instructable .. i kinda rushed it in order to make it to the gift contest... i obviously lost that one.. so i'm coming back to fix this one... maybe i can do better in the Shopbot contest :) Ok originally i said a lot of things about a concept.. i wrote a blog whi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:49:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Pop-Bottle-Corsage/
Upcycled Pop Bottle Corsage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/OCL0/H1ENC1K9/F8JOCL0H1ENC1K9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/OCL0/H1ENC1K9/F8JOCL0H1ENC1K9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/OCL0/H1ENC1K9/F8JOCL0H1ENC1K9.SMALL.jpg ModMischief Make a pretty and attention grabbing flower from a pop bottle and some plastic bags! I made these upcycled light up corsages and boutonnières for the volunteers at Promdemonium - It was a great way to help them stand out in the crowd! What You'll Need Materials: -Plastic pop bottle (large or sma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:40:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Barrels-Chicken-Coops-and-Solar-Panels/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/WVG6/GHDS6OBK/FG5WVG6GHDS6OBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/WVG6/GHDS6OBK/FG5WVG6GHDS6OBK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/WVG6/GHDS6OBK/FG5WVG6GHDS6OBK.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Welcome to Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, and Solar Panels: projects to get you off the grid, a collection of awesome do-it-yourself projects from Instructables.com! The Instructables editors have chosen some of our best do-it-yourself off-the-grid projects to educate and inspire you to make great th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 15:32:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Magazine-Pages-Bowl/
Recycled Magazine Pages Bowl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/GAQP/H17MCQOA/F96GAQPH17MCQOA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/GAQP/H17MCQOA/F96GAQPH17MCQOA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/GAQP/H17MCQOA/F96GAQPH17MCQOA.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts One rainy Saturday, my kids were getting sick of watching TV and my 6-year old son asked me if we could make a craft. I had recently gone through a few of my craft magazines and stumbled on a very brief set of instructions on how to make an “earth day magazine bowl.”  The original design for this w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:42:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Go-Green-recycled-dress/
The recycled colorful dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/53NY/H0OJ74VA/FM153NYH0OJ74VA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/53NY/H0OJ74VA/FM153NYH0OJ74VA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/53NY/H0OJ74VA/FM153NYH0OJ74VA.SMALL.jpg coloured bubbles  I really wanted to make a dress that involved recycled items and Came up with this idea. The best part about this dress is the design and all the materials are FREE! I also made this dress as a movie prop to an animation that i am doing for a class at school. The materials i used to make the dress...
By: coloured bubbles

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:08:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Grapevine-Edging-for-Flowerbeds/
Grapevine Edging for Flowerbeds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/CFXJ/H0GGYGQ5/FV5CFXJH0GGYGQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/CFXJ/H0GGYGQ5/FV5CFXJH0GGYGQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/CFXJ/H0GGYGQ5/FV5CFXJH0GGYGQ5.SMALL.jpg dstoudt70 Use the grapevines you prune from your domestic or wild grapes to create free, attractive edging for your flower beds. Materials needed:  last year's grape vines Tools needed: hand pruners                           : bucket or tub for soaking cuttings When:  late Winter of early Spring How many p...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 11:06:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Water-Heater-Part-1-The-Collector/
Solar Water Heater: Part 1- The Collector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MY78/H0A2H3JJ/FQ9MY78H0A2H3JJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MY78/H0A2H3JJ/FQ9MY78H0A2H3JJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MY78/H0A2H3JJ/FQ9MY78H0A2H3JJ.SMALL.jpg Mak5 The goal: Build a passive solar water heater to make the frigid water in the public bathroom less shocking to the human body. It needs to be a closed loop system because it freezes where we are a few times a year. Having water run through the collector will freeze the sitting water in the winter mon...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:24:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creative-Plant-Pot-with-Car-Tires/
Creative Plant Pot with Car Tires - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/G3SU/H05NL567/FZIG3SUH05NL567.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/G3SU/H05NL567/FZIG3SUH05NL567.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/G3SU/H05NL567/FZIG3SUH05NL567.SMALL.jpg idealman_58 Through this instructable we will be creating a cool and unique Plant Pot. The great thing is once you have created one of different design. Things Needed Things you will need: Car Tire Sharp Knife or Cutter Screw Driver Screws Drill Machine Paint Marker Get Startet To start this project, fi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:35:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chair-rescue-or-how-to-save-landfill-space/
Chair rescue or how to save landfill space - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/14DE/GZHJVMQK/F7A14DEGZHJVMQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/14DE/GZHJVMQK/F7A14DEGZHJVMQK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/14DE/GZHJVMQK/F7A14DEGZHJVMQK.SMALL.jpg l8nite Sometimes when you are out mining for suburban gold http://www.instructables.com/id/Mining-for-suburban-gold/ what you find isn't as nice in the daylight as you may have thought, you can either set it back at the curb, but our local recycle pickup doesn't recycle plastic chairs, or you can attempt t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 21:33:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wonderful-World-Draft-Stopper/
Wonderful World Draft Stopper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/UGHT/GXDW9VDF/FUAUGHTGXDW9VDF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/UGHT/GXDW9VDF/FUAUGHTGXDW9VDF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/UGHT/GXDW9VDF/FUAUGHTGXDW9VDF.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Wait, is that....nah. Make this delightful item from simple materials to stop that awful draft from coming under the door and keep you warm. It's never too early to start Spring cleaning and see what items you can find to repurpose.  Used socks aren't really for donation and there is always that od...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:57:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-bottle-hanging-lantern/
Wine bottle hanging lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/IJX1/GX5XJYXE/FU3IJX1GX5XJYXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/IJX1/GX5XJYXE/FU3IJX1GX5XJYXE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/IJX1/GX5XJYXE/FU3IJX1GX5XJYXE.SMALL.jpg l8nite This is my interpretation of a couple of projects I've seen, primarily on Instructables, the 2 I could find are here... http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-wet-tile-saw-to-cut-glass-bottles/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Liquor-Bottle-Candle-Lamp/ If I've used your information a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2012 08:44:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Organic-Waste-Digester/
Backyard Organic Waste Digester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/D0Q8/GWCACKZY/F6SD0Q8GWCACKZY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/D0Q8/GWCACKZY/F6SD0Q8GWCACKZY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/D0Q8/GWCACKZY/F6SD0Q8GWCACKZY.SMALL.jpg Zach.Ogilvie I made this digester to divert our pet waste and a portion of our household organic waste from the landfill. It's pretty easy to make and it will save you money by reducing the volume of waste you must pay to dispose of. This digester is basically a compost bin with a twist. The twist being that th...
By: Zach.Ogilvie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:15:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-coin-purse/
Recycled coin purse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/MX50/GVEI9G0B/FKRMX50GVEI9G0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/MX50/GVEI9G0B/FKRMX50GVEI9G0B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/MX50/GVEI9G0B/FKRMX50GVEI9G0B.SMALL.jpg tiphaine This is a recycled coin purse and I will show you how to make it. Equipment :  - a milk or juice carton - a pencil - a ruler - scissors - electrical tape - double sided tape - adhesive Velcro Flatten a juice carton and cut the ends. Divide the juice carton into three parts using a ruler an...
By: tiphaine

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:19:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Wrap-Storm-Window-Insert/
Bubble Wrap Storm Window (Insert) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/VWMQ/GUA472PV/F5RVWMQGUA472PV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/VWMQ/GUA472PV/F5RVWMQGUA472PV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/VWMQ/GUA472PV/F5RVWMQGUA472PV.SMALL.jpg kc8hps In this instructable I will show you how to make an INDOOR storm window that will keep plenty of cold out of a room, while letting light continue to come in. My version uses less than $4 worth of supplies, mostly from the DOLLAR TREE store. THE STORY :) I moved into an apartment on the 3rd floor. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:08:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Linseed-hair-gel-a-green-alternative/
Linseed hair gel: a green alternative - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/LCVP/GSRO5XCF/FGZLCVPGSRO5XCF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/LCVP/GSRO5XCF/FGZLCVPGSRO5XCF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/LCVP/GSRO5XCF/FGZLCVPGSRO5XCF.SMALL.jpg l4sh Before I begin: this is my first instructable so if you see anything I could improve don't hesitate on commenting, also english is my second language, if you see anything written in "weird" english please tell me about it so I can fix it. About a month ago or so I was feeling lazy to go cut my hair...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:40:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eco-friendly-Maggots-FREE-Natural-Food/
Eco-friendly Maggots- FREE BAIT- Natural Food - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/PKYM/GS3BBS6K/FWZPKYMGS3BBS6K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/PKYM/GS3BBS6K/FWZPKYMGS3BBS6K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/PKYM/GS3BBS6K/FWZPKYMGS3BBS6K.SMALL.jpg cloudifornia Free-range chickens are quick to gobble down various bugs and worms. Coop-raised poultry can only benefit from a maggot-enriched diet. Wild fish, farm-raised fish and many aquarium fish can't resist maggots either.  If you're an Angler and you don't want to depend on (or pay) the bait shop for mag...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:06:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Torch-made-from-coke-can-and-cereal-box/
Torch made from coke can and cereal box. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SMALL.jpg paul em Do we always have to throw everything away? The torch project below looks at how we can transform materials that we would normally consider as waste, and makes them into a functional everyday product. Hopefully it shows that we don't always have to go to the shops. An hour or so with some scissors,...
By: paul em

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:36:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Ingrediants-Water-Laundry-Soap-In-1-Hour-Or-/
2 Ingrediants + Water = Laundry Soap In 1 Hour Or Less - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/AOM1/GS3BD2NP/FKMAOM1GS3BD2NP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/AOM1/GS3BD2NP/FKMAOM1GS3BD2NP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/AOM1/GS3BD2NP/FKMAOM1GS3BD2NP.SMALL.jpg sunshiine Several years ago I began making my own laundry soap.  My sister shared her experience with me while I was visiting her.  She has always been a loyal customer of Tide products.  She told me this was comparable to Tide.  I was sold on it after seeing for myself how simple it was to make and how well ...
By: sunshiine

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2011 00:58:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/First-try-aquaponics-system/
First try aquaponics system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/J080/GRYOPLPH/FYWJ080GRYOPLPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/J080/GRYOPLPH/FYWJ080GRYOPLPH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/J080/GRYOPLPH/FYWJ080GRYOPLPH.SMALL.jpg Jaycub This is a quick cheap and easy way to get some practice at producing your own food. Aquaponics is great because it lets you grow healthy fish and plants faster than normal and with little maintenance. My reason for building this project was to get practice and learn about any problems that will come...
By: Jaycub

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stay-Cool-Without-AC/
Stay Cool Without A/C. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/B2G9/GR6XJGMW/FU7B2G9GR6XJGMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/B2G9/GR6XJGMW/FU7B2G9GR6XJGMW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/B2G9/GR6XJGMW/FU7B2G9GR6XJGMW.SMALL.jpg Bindlestiff Recently I listened to a podcast from an Air Conditioning expert, which I didn't even know existed . It got my brain going about how to stay cool without using an air conditioner. I have been trying some of his tips, plus some of my own ideas, and thought I'd share them here. The results have been...
By: Bindlestiff

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:58:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Trash-can-made-of-plastic-bottles/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/3S9B/GRFN1IPQ/FHA3S9BGRFN1IPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/3S9B/GRFN1IPQ/FHA3S9BGRFN1IPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/3S9B/GRFN1IPQ/FHA3S9BGRFN1IPQ.SMALL.jpg victorjoako Hi there here, this it´s about a trash can made up of plastic bottles, its a little bit laborious but it worth it spend a little bit of your time to make it and go green. All you need its a bunch of plastic bottle preferably of the same kind to make it easy. several meters of galvanized thin steel ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:50:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SAWDUSTOVEN/
*SAWDUSTOVEN.* - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/YKEQ/GRBTNRWH/FITYKEQGRBTNRWH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/YKEQ/GRBTNRWH/FITYKEQGRBTNRWH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/YKEQ/GRBTNRWH/FITYKEQGRBTNRWH.SMALL.jpg Mr.Sanchez Sawdust + tin Can = Stove /Oven. Backpacking Camping and living Stove Powered by Sawdust made of Recycled Stuff. I Love camping since I was Just a child, and Now its time to Go back inside the Forest, its my Kids first CampTime, and  its my duty to teach him How to be a good camper and  take care o...
By: Mr.Sanchez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:22:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-LED-Fish-Feeder/
Solar Powered LED Fish Feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/76SO/GP0Y6I1N/F7R76SOGP0Y6I1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/76SO/GP0Y6I1N/F7R76SOGP0Y6I1N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/76SO/GP0Y6I1N/F7R76SOGP0Y6I1N.SMALL.jpg cammers Many people have fish ponds. Some are simply decorative and others are to raise fish for market or to feed the family. This Instructable is aimed at increasing the productivity of small scale fish ponds. It's really cheap to make, so I actually think that this concept could be used to help boost th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:07:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-powered-smoothie-maker/
Pedal powered smoothie maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/ZO7C/GLHRY4YQ/FEDZO7CGLHRY4YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/ZO7C/GLHRY4YQ/FEDZO7CGLHRY4YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/ZO7C/GLHRY4YQ/FEDZO7CGLHRY4YQ.SMALL.jpg chunkyhampton A pedal powered blender for making smoothies at festivals and events had always seemed like a great idea. It brings in a number of concepts: firstly there is the ‘we don’t need electricity for everything’ idea, secondly it helps to demonstrate the concept of power in an interesting way, thirdly it h...
By: chunkyhampton

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:34:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Potato-chip-bag-pencil-case/
Potato chip bag pencil case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/0BA1/F1U9XV26/FZ30BA1F1U9XV26.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/0BA1/F1U9XV26/FZ30BA1F1U9XV26.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/0BA1/F1U9XV26/FZ30BA1F1U9XV26.SMALL.jpg ax174 How to turn a potato chip bag into a pencil case. It works for any kind of waterproof wrapper - I've even made this as a wristlet pouch with dollar bills instead of packaging. Sorry for the lazy re-post (this site is brutal on dial-up!) - it was originally on Flickr, linked to Craftster (http://ww...
By: ax174

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2007 09:52:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Strawberry-Basket-to-Snowflake/
Strawberry Basket to Snowflake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/6B37/GHFJWUOV/FXY6B37GHFJWUOV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/6B37/GHFJWUOV/FXY6B37GHFJWUOV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/6B37/GHFJWUOV/FXY6B37GHFJWUOV.SMALL.jpg dismissie This is a really easy instructable, kids can do it, the materials are inexpensive, it doesn't take a long time, and you can recycle those strawberry baskets saved from this Summer. Step 1 The materials: scissors                         strawberry basket                         silver glitter  ...
By: dismissie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2010 18:14:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gift_in_a_Bottle/
Gift in a Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/83CV/FPWWWPB3/FRC83CVFPWWWPB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/83CV/FPWWWPB3/FRC83CVFPWWWPB3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/83CV/FPWWWPB3/FRC83CVFPWWWPB3.SMALL.jpg dman2295 Are you tired of sending gifts in the same plain old cardboard boxes? Well in this Instructable I will show you a new creative way to pack your gifts using a pop bottle, some tape,and a pair of scissors. Better yet not only is this Instructable unique, but it saves you money and time. Here's how...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:01:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusable-Posty-Notes/
Reusable Posty Notes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/UQEB/GELSBWKX/FHPUQEBGELSBWKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/UQEB/GELSBWKX/FHPUQEBGELSBWKX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/UQEB/GELSBWKX/FHPUQEBGELSBWKX.SMALL.jpg ChrysN These are essentially note sized post-able whiteboards or simply reusable post-it notes.  At my workplace we seem to use a ridiculous amount of post-it notes. Although must are discarded in the paper recycling, perhaps there is a greener solution.  I started with keeping a small DIY whiteboard (the...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2010 06:38:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-cowpat-to-store-seeds/
Using cowpat to store seeds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/VJNC/GE38T4ER/F4DVJNCGE38T4ER.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/VJNC/GE38T4ER/F4DVJNCGE38T4ER.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/VJNC/GE38T4ER/F4DVJNCGE38T4ER.SMALL.jpg saurabhlevin This image is (rather,used to be) a very common sight in rural India. Cow excreta is very rich in minerals has a surprising amount of uses; cow urine is used as a disinfectant and biofertilizer, and the dung is used as fuel, for storing seeds, and in summers is spread on the floors and walls of huts...
By: saurabhlevin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:30:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cooling-Systems/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/07QV/GD0QVV8C/F6B07QVGD0QVV8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/07QV/GD0QVV8C/F6B07QVGD0QVV8C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/07QV/GD0QVV8C/F6B07QVGD0QVV8C.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Keeping cool can be a real challenge. Keeping cool inexpensively even more so and doing it in an eco friendly fashion? No worries! Instructables can help. Here's a list of Instructables that will get you moving in the right direction.  Resurrecting the California Cooler Coastal Northern Californi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:01:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Denim-Shopping-Bag/
Recycled Denim Shopping Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/F1FQ/FF78LZCH/FTGF1FQFF78LZCH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/F1FQ/FF78LZCH/FTGF1FQFF78LZCH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/F1FQ/FF78LZCH/FTGF1FQFF78LZCH.SMALL.jpg weiblen.c Save the world - one pair of jeans at a time.Take your old jeans out of the closet and turn them into a useful shopping bag! Lets face it, we all have a favorite pair of jeans that won't fit anymore, but we'll never throw them away. Simultaneously, we use hundreds of disposable plastic shopping ba...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:05:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Evaporative-Cooler-swamp-cooler/
Portable Evaporative Cooler (swamp cooler) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/OM4A/G1O4THWI/F8NOM4AG1O4THWI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/OM4A/G1O4THWI/F8NOM4AG1O4THWI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/OM4A/G1O4THWI/F8NOM4AG1O4THWI.SMALL.jpg tooyellowdogs In areas with low humidity, regular air conditioners don't work very well. A simpler solution uses water evaporation to cool and humidify air. These are called evaporative coolers or swamp coolers and are used in homes all over the Southwest U.S. Air is pulled by a fan across a wet pad, which lowers...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:55:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bio-fuel-briquettes-compress-paper-pulp-and-sawdu/
Bio fuel briquettes, compress paper pulp and sawdust into fuel bricks. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/LY6G/GBB7GQH0/FOBLY6GGBB7GQH0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/LY6G/GBB7GQH0/FOBLY6GGBB7GQH0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/LY6G/GBB7GQH0/FOBLY6GGBB7GQH0.SMALL.jpg Dr Qui Project: To find a use for the large amount of sawdust produced from wood turning sawing firewood etc, the 2 choices  had was to dunp / compost  it or burn it.  loose sawdust can be burned in a wood burner but can easily kill the fire and cause a lot of smoke. decide to try and compress it back in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:52:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Candle-Shed-Some-Light/
Pocket-Sized Candle- Shed Some Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/QZAF/FX23VVJX/FEDQZAFFX23VVJX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/QZAF/FX23VVJX/FEDQZAFFX23VVJX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/QZAF/FX23VVJX/FEDQZAFFX23VVJX.SMALL.jpg your dog have you ever needed more light? Maybe you want to add a more romantic mood over your dinner table? These candles are for you! In this instructable, I will show you how to create your own candles. I will show you how to make the candles using a crayon melter called Gadget Headz Robot Lab. You Wi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:45:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drinking-Glasses-from-Wine-Bottles/
Drinking Glasses from Wine Bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/37LE/F5HVPD4K/FH037LEF5HVPD4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/37LE/F5HVPD4K/FH037LEF5HVPD4K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/37LE/F5HVPD4K/FH037LEF5HVPD4K.SMALL.jpg fstedie Making drinking glasses from wine bottles has been around for years, and while it is relatively easy to cut a bottle, making a nice useful drinking glass is a little more difficult. Yeah, I can go to Target and buy a set of glasses, but it is pretty cool to be able to use/recycle bottles that in ma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:30:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-collect-balcony-rain-water-for-free/
How to collect balcony rain water for free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/8EG5/GAA0EQVW/FM18EG5GAA0EQVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/8EG5/GAA0EQVW/FM18EG5GAA0EQVW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/8EG5/GAA0EQVW/FM18EG5GAA0EQVW.SMALL.jpg atyk I've recently started gardening on my small balcony, finally. It's lovely to see little green plants growing from tiny seeds and all, but sometimes I forget to water my plants because I just can't be bothered. Since there's no water source on my balcony, I have to bring water from either the kitche...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:22:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-rare-planters-re-using-home-junk/
Make robo-planters re-using home junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/VVT4/G9NH9BQU/FE4VVT4G9NH9BQU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/VVT4/G9NH9BQU/FE4VVT4G9NH9BQU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/VVT4/G9NH9BQU/FE4VVT4G9NH9BQU.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer (UPDATE: Check out for my new robo-planters pictures: http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Robo-planters/) Tired of simple or sissy planters? Do you want more attitude flowerpots? Well, it's your lucky day, because today's instructable is about how to make planters using cheap stuff. Due to the ext...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 May 2010 00:28:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-effective-sanitizer/
Cheap and effective sanitizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/SCZE/G9GQH6QD/FHNSCZEG9GQH6QD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/SCZE/G9GQH6QD/FHNSCZEG9GQH6QD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/SCZE/G9GQH6QD/FHNSCZEG9GQH6QD.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus After cooking in the kitchen, I want to clean everything up and make sure to kill any remaining germs, but I'm not too keen on using bleach. Instead, you can use a couple of other items you may already have in your house that are very effective against germs. Secret ingredients The two ingredient...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 16:56:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Cup-Papermaking/
Coffee Cup Papermaking - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/NB88/G8XPCJY9/F1MNB88G8XPCJY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/NB88/G8XPCJY9/F1MNB88G8XPCJY9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/NB88/G8XPCJY9/F1MNB88G8XPCJY9.SMALL.jpg taylooooor Making very cool paper can be actually quite easy. This instructable shows a method I have found to work very well, even for young children or people who have never done anything like making paper. If you happen to be on Kauai, come by Art Night in Hanapepe. Every Friday night I run a free communit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 May 2010 13:54:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ROB-ZOMBIE/
ROB ZOMBIE!!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/EM62/G8LWKEZI/F40EM62G8LWKEZI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/EM62/G8LWKEZI/F40EM62G8LWKEZI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/EM62/G8LWKEZI/F40EM62G8LWKEZI.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer (ANNOUNCEMENT: Answering the public concern about the Atari joysticks, I declare the controls were damaged, broken and without any possible reparation, so I gift them a second life. So relax everyone! No living Atari joystick was killed in the process.) Ready for another plastic junk idea? IT'S RO...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 May 2010 10:08:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Cup-Whirlygig/
Coffee Cup Whirlygig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/L3ZS/G825D5VY/FX3L3ZSG825D5VY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/L3ZS/G825D5VY/FX3L3ZSG825D5VY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/L3ZS/G825D5VY/FX3L3ZSG825D5VY.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad It's spring madness again and time to create our coffee cup version of the Flower Whirligig Robogigithingy    This is a wind driven fanciful animated display. This is also a simulation of Eric Wilhelm's treadmill desk to see if it may or may not be right for you...or your staff. Note: When fu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:23:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Earth-Day/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/MNER/FPWWQWY4/FCIMNERFPWWQWY4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/MNER/FPWWQWY4/FCIMNERFPWWQWY4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/MNER/FPWWQWY4/FCIMNERFPWWQWY4.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides Instructables has plenty of great Green projects to share, just in time for Earth Day! Help save the earth this year by planting a tree, starting a garden, organizing your community, and saving some energy around your house. We've only got one earth to live on, so learn to take care of it. Solar ...
By: Instructables Guides

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:59:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resurrecting-the-California-Cooler/
Resurrecting the California Cooler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/ZLSK/G2HE1GCB/FPZZLSKG2HE1GCB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/ZLSK/G2HE1GCB/FPZZLSKG2HE1GCB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/ZLSK/G2HE1GCB/FPZZLSKG2HE1GCB.SMALL.jpg dlginstructables Coastal Northern California is blessed with a very moderate climate, generally on the cool side, especially at night. Before the refrigerator became common in households, denizens of this region took advantage of the cool weather by storing perishable foods in a special kitchen cabinet that brought ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:34:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Coffee-Cup-Challenge/
How To Enter the Coffee Cup Challenge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/QVKD/G7YFZY7E/FYEQVKDG7YFZY7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/QVKD/G7YFZY7E/FYEQVKDG7YFZY7E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/QVKD/G7YFZY7E/FYEQVKDG7YFZY7E.SMALL.gif Contest Robot 58 billion paper coffee cups are thrown in the trash each year. That's a lot! We think that there are some better ideas for paper coffee cups than just tossing them out so we teamed up with the betacup to bring you the Coffee Cup Challenge! Enter your awesome idea for a paper cup reuse and win a sol...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:58:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Original-badge-recycling/
Original pinbadge recycling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/H4WT/G76M591L/FQTH4WTG76M591L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/H4WT/G76M591L/FQTH4WTG76M591L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/H4WT/G76M591L/FQTH4WTG76M591L.SMALL.jpg Morrighan Do you have a pinbadge from a boring conference or one which you found in the street? Have you discover and old forgotten badge in your room? This instructable tells you how to paint your old, boring or simply ugly badges into a new ones. (English is not my mother tongue so I have probably made so...
By: Morrighan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:30:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dead-Computer-Contest-Winners/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/TS94/G76JSSTL/FGETS94G76JSSTL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/TS94/G76JSSTL/FGETS94G76JSSTL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/TS94/G76JSSTL/FGETS94G76JSSTL.SMALL.jpg Contest Robot Instructables is happy to announce the winners of the Dead Computer Contest! We put out the call for your dead computer creations and you have answered with over 100 spectacular new projects. As you can see from the winners below, the Instructables community has once again pushed the boundaries of ...
By: Contest Robot

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:21:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Heating-and-Cooling-Jacket/
How to make a Heating and Cooling Jacket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/DYXS/G6MPPXUT/F7CDYXSG6MPPXUT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/DYXS/G6MPPXUT/F7CDYXSG6MPPXUT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/DYXS/G6MPPXUT/F7CDYXSG6MPPXUT.SMALL.jpg hypergami Project by CU Boulder GEEN 1400 Engineering Projects students:  Diana George, Jenna Sobieray, Alex Cossoff and Chris Francklyn Have you ever dreamt about having a jacket that kept equilibrium? Well today is your lucky day! Now featured on Instructables.com is a jacket that both heats and cools b...
By: hypergami

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:31:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TreeDolly/
Transplant a Tree with a Giant Two Wheel Dolly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/CZV6/G6MPGFYE/FW1CZV6G6MPGFYE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/CZV6/G6MPGFYE/FW1CZV6G6MPGFYE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/CZV6/G6MPGFYE/FW1CZV6G6MPGFYE.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson It's like a giant furniture mover's dolly for moving trees. This method works great for trees that a vehicle can't get to. When there's vehicle access the A-Frame method of tree moving works great . Manual methods work okay for small trees. But I have ten biggish fruit trees to move with no vehicl...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:30:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Reusable-Teabags-and-Coffee-Filters/
Make Reusable Teabags and Coffee Filters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/EWLL/G5FRGGNE/FSBEWLLG5FRGGNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/EWLL/G5FRGGNE/FSBEWLLG5FRGGNE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/EWLL/G5FRGGNE/FSBEWLLG5FRGGNE.SMALL.jpg SeaSkyShore If you are looking to decrease your dependence on paper products a great way to cut down (and save money) is to make some reusable  teabags and coffee filters. While those two items may not seem like much, the cost accumulates over time. And with how ridiculously easy they are to make it is certainl...
By: SeaSkyShore

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:57:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Paper-Clips-From-Recycled-Gift-Cards/
Plastic Paper Clips From Recycled Gift Cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/R4XJ/G4D61QN5/FT6R4XJG4D61QN5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/R4XJ/G4D61QN5/FT6R4XJG4D61QN5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/R4XJ/G4D61QN5/FT6R4XJG4D61QN5.SMALL.jpg StumpChunkman Do you ever want a paperclip that's at least a little different then every other paperclip out there?  Metal paper clips are really useful, and do a great job, but sometimes I just want something a little different. That's where plastic paperclips come in!  Though, the ones sold in stores tend to m...
By: StumpChunkman

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