http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 04:40:13 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Bride-of-Spirit-Lantern/
Snapple, Steel and Green Fire: Bride of Spirit Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/HOYO/HGG4APFG/FSCHOYOHGG4APFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/HOYO/HGG4APFG/FSCHOYOHGG4APFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/HOYO/HGG4APFG/FSCHOYOHGG4APFG.SMALL.jpg The Green Gentleman My previous green fire instructable, The Spirit Lantern (Green Fire 2.0), was entertaining and educational to make, but it raised a couple of concerns: 1) A methanol flame is hot (from 500Ú C up to ~1900Ú C under some conditions according to online sources - I've been able to bend borosilicate tubi...
By: The Green Gentleman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 06:53:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Conditioner-Condensation-Reclamation/
Air Conditioner Condensation Reclamation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/GIMR/HG85C6VQ/FZPGIMRHG85C6VQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/GIMR/HG85C6VQ/FZPGIMRHG85C6VQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/GIMR/HG85C6VQ/FZPGIMRHG85C6VQ.SMALL.jpg Flyingspyder My air conditioner runs most of the summer and the condinsation line drips and keeps the side of my driveway wet and the ground soggy. I kept a three gallon bucket under it last year and emptied it out at least twice daily to water some new trees and plants. What I needed was a way to automaticly dr...
By: Flyingspyder

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 08:25:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Compost-Drying-Bin-out-of-left-over-Wood-Metal-/
Compost / Drying Bin out of left over Wood, Metal , and Hardware - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/5J30/HFSHUOA6/FNC5J30HFSHUOA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/5J30/HFSHUOA6/FNC5J30HFSHUOA6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/5J30/HFSHUOA6/FNC5J30HFSHUOA6.SMALL.jpg Gunther45 The backyard was cut the other day so I was raking up piles of the tall wild grass and putting them into piles to dry. My plan is to use them for compost but wanted them to dry well first to use as the brown matter. I am new to this so bare with me on the composting aspect. I am sure it is already s...
By: Gunther45

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:46:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/tin-can-pots-for-herbs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/XY9R/HD4VG6IO/F55XY9RHD4VG6IO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/XY9R/HD4VG6IO/F55XY9RHD4VG6IO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/XY9R/HD4VG6IO/F55XY9RHD4VG6IO.SMALL.jpg zani87 This is a quite easy and cheap project that I made for my sister's birthday. Materials you need:  - empty tin cans  - cardboard or a thicker paper (I used a cereal box)  - acrylic paint (color of your choice)  - black and white acrylic paint  - hot glue/super glue  - lace ribbon  - rubber bands  - ...
By: zani87

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:55:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Hangarden/
Recycled Hangarden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/LQVW/HC3PTIAZ/FWZLQVWHC3PTIAZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/LQVW/HC3PTIAZ/FWZLQVWHC3PTIAZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/LQVW/HC3PTIAZ/FWZLQVWHC3PTIAZ.SMALL.jpg tech ace Everyone knows the use of plants and trees. And we know the greatness of recycling things, and minimizing space too. So I thought of mixing all these. Thanks to the power of DIY, we can bring whatever we imagine to reality, And this is the story of the hangarden. You can customize it for endless pos...
By: tech ace

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:05:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-Abode-Embellishment-Device/
Modular Abode Embellishment Device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/JONY/HA4MKEKW/F9MJONYHA4MKEKW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/JONY/HA4MKEKW/F9MJONYHA4MKEKW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/JONY/HA4MKEKW/F9MJONYHA4MKEKW.SMALL.jpg gordio286 This is a simple upcycling decoration! Never waste toilet paper or gift wrap tubes again! Makes a great gift for a grandma who likes homemade stuff. Also, if you make a bunch, I'm sure they would look really cool on your wall. Thanks for reading! Materials • Empty gift wrap tube • White electric ...
By: gordio286

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2012 18:31:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Tote-Bag-from-a-Discarded-Grain-Bag/
Make a Tote Bag from a Discarded Grain Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/XKAT/H6734K8F/FFCXKATH6734K8F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/XKAT/H6734K8F/FFCXKATH6734K8F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/XKAT/H6734K8F/FFCXKATH6734K8F.SMALL.jpg cschanelydon While at my local brewery, I saw a pile of empty grain bags.  The head brewer was annoyed that the guy who was supposed to pick them up had not yet, and he was about to put all of them in the dumpster.  I had to do something, so I snagged a dozen or so, with the intent of making tote bags with them....
By: cschanelydon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:20:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blue-Peter-Recycling-Box-no-sticky-back-plastic-r/
Blue Peter Recycling Box (no sticky back plastic required) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/XBQU/H5W8AAB1/FL9XBQUH5W8AAB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/XBQU/H5W8AAB1/FL9XBQUH5W8AAB1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/XBQU/H5W8AAB1/FL9XBQUH5W8AAB1.SMALL.jpg fifipoodlebum We all share a huge recycling bin between our block of flats but what are you meant to do with the empty bottles and cans before you can be bothered to take them out/as you're waiting for the rain to stop? For months I've been struggling with plastic carrier bags from the supermarket but they don't ...
By: fifipoodlebum

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:48:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-table-lamp-from-plastic-bottles/
A table lamp from plastic bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/J5H4/H4VQKW4W/FVRJ5H4H4VQKW4W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/J5H4/H4VQKW4W/FVRJ5H4H4VQKW4W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/J5H4/H4VQKW4W/FVRJ5H4H4VQKW4W.SMALL.jpg dezine Who would have thought that by using a few empty plastic cold drink bottles you could not only recycle them, but also have a stunning floor lamp.  Anyone can make this gorgeous floor lamp and all you really need are some empty 2-litre plastic bottles. Cut your plastic bottles For this project you...
By: dezine

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 08:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycling-Backboard/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/640E/H2WEUH1U/FUL640EH2WEUH1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/640E/H2WEUH1U/FUL640EH2WEUH1U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/640E/H2WEUH1U/FUL640EH2WEUH1U.SMALL.jpg Sreyo This is just a simple idea I came up with today. I hate when I miss throwing something into the recycling bin so I made a backboard to help! Right now it's just the idea that I'm showing, I might make a better backboard in the future. Any way, it's a fun way to recycle.
By: Sreyo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 10:17:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Trash-to-treasure-5-garden-patio-table/
Trash to treasure 5 garden-patio table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/G4CK/H1YOAOE3/FYMG4CKH1YOAOE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/G4CK/H1YOAOE3/FYMG4CKH1YOAOE3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/G4CK/H1YOAOE3/FYMG4CKH1YOAOE3.SMALL.jpg l8nite This is another quick project with amazing results the finds You find all kinds of things when you're curb mining, keeping an open mind is the key to re-purposing. This broken chair was thrown on the truck as scrap but it's ornate look caught my attention, it's rather heavy so it may even be bras...
By: l8nite

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 12:50:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/trash-to-treasure-4-push-back-the-dark-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/G5N0/H1QMLI9X/F6PG5N0H1QMLI9X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/G5N0/H1QMLI9X/F6PG5N0H1QMLI9X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/G5N0/H1QMLI9X/F6PG5N0H1QMLI9X.SMALL.jpg l8nite My other instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/Trash-to-treasure-3-push-back-the-dark/ was still on my mind when I saw this large mouthed adult beverage container which I rinsed well and filled with play sand. The lamp fit like it was made for this application!  I still added a bead of hot gl...
By: l8nite

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 15:55:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Trash-to-treasure-3-push-back-the-dark/
Trash to treasure 3, push back the dark - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/IPD3/H1KHAPV5/FQBIPD3H1KHAPV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/IPD3/H1KHAPV5/FQBIPD3H1KHAPV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/IPD3/H1KHAPV5/FQBIPD3H1KHAPV5.SMALL.jpg l8nite I find a lot of amazing things when I'm out curb mining http://www.instructables.com/id/Mining-for-suburban-gold/  just because I find a usable item however doesn't mean I'm going to use it as it was intended materials and tools I found several solar lights that only needed a little cleaning and ...
By: l8nite

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 14:03:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nespresso-Capsule-recycler/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/36AE/H1JUH7VX/FK436AEH1JUH7VX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/36AE/H1JUH7VX/FK436AEH1JUH7VX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/36AE/H1JUH7VX/FK436AEH1JUH7VX.SMALL.jpg tkohler Using a box I made, (see this Instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-quick-box-using-box-joints/) I built a counter-top recycler for Nespresso capsules.  To use: Place the used capsule foil-side down on the lid of the box. Use the masher to mash the capsule, breaking the foil and dum...
By: tkohler

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 17:25:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/trash-to-treasure-1/
trash to treasure 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/DF9I/H1EMHY8S/FSKDF9IH1EMHY8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/DF9I/H1EMHY8S/FSKDF9IH1EMHY8S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/DF9I/H1EMHY8S/FSKDF9IH1EMHY8S.SMALL.jpg l8nite Ok so maybe not treasure in this case but for every thing form Geo Caching to support for standing when you strain your back or if like me you just have a bad back, a walking stick or staff comes in handy. I did a similar "ible" 2 years ago but these are slightly better pictures and I really like th...
By: l8nite

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:08:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-Caps-Plant-Recycling-Project/
Bottle Caps Plant ?!!! (Recycling Project) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4JX6/H17MAT9I/FUC4JX6H17MAT9I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4JX6/H17MAT9I/FUC4JX6H17MAT9I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4JX6/H17MAT9I/FUC4JX6H17MAT9I.SMALL.jpg Mahmoud Alaa This is a a great recycling projects for everyone , it's easy to made, You can but it on your desk , window...etc and it doesn't cost  A lot of money . It can be also a great last minute gift. Materials : Of course a bottle's cap A Cap Of Water Any small seed , i used (Fenugreek) S...
By: Mahmoud Alaa

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:22:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Magazine-Pages-Bowl/
Recycled Magazine Pages Bowl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/GAQP/H17MCQOA/F96GAQPH17MCQOA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/GAQP/H17MCQOA/F96GAQPH17MCQOA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:42:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycling-those-cool-glass-soda-bottles/
Recycling those cool glass soda bottles! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/RQLH/H173JLZ7/FDFRQLHH173JLZ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/RQLH/H173JLZ7/FDFRQLHH173JLZ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/RQLH/H173JLZ7/FDFRQLHH173JLZ7.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo Upon drinking tons of coke and orange soda out of glass bottles (because it tastes better in a glass bottle) I decided to keep them since I knew I would find some use for them! Lo and behold I did. First use Not much needed for this, just a clean soda bottle and a field to frolick in. Take bottl...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:39:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/T-shirt-rags-4-rags-from-1-shirt-with-just-2-cut/
T-shirt rags - 4 rags from 1 shirt with just 2 cuts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/MVYQ/H0GGYKL9/F72MVYQH0GGYKL9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/MVYQ/H0GGYKL9/F72MVYQH0GGYKL9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/MVYQ/H0GGYKL9/F72MVYQH0GGYKL9.SMALL.jpg MatthewTaylor Here's a really simple way to make 4 rags from one old t-shirt in 2 cuts. All you need is: An old t-shirt, or better yet a bunch of them A sharp box knife (be careful, they can be dangerous) A sold cutting board or workbench  It's all spelled out in the video.  They're handy to have around the g...
By: MatthewTaylor

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 11:01:10 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/14DE/GZHJVMQK/F7A14DEGZHJVMQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/14DE/GZHJVMQK/F7A14DEGZHJVMQK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: l8nite

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 21:33:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-Diapers-into-Great-Compost/
Recycle Diapers into Great Compost - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/APAL/GWDYFV30/FNYAPALGWDYFV30.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/APAL/GWDYFV30/FNYAPALGWDYFV30.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/APAL/GWDYFV30/FNYAPALGWDYFV30.SMALL.jpg marcgr So you've got a kid in diapers, you decided to go the disposable route, and you wonder to yourself, "can I be a bit greener, and get something useful out of the bargain as well?" Composting your kid's diapers is easy, fast, it doesn't smell when done correctly, and it makes great compost due to the...
By: marcgr

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:44:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Memories/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FKY/FGI9/GUGD49VA/FKYFGI9GUGD49VA.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKY/FGI9/GUGD49VA/FKYFGI9GUGD49VA.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKY/FGI9/GUGD49VA/FKYFGI9GUGD49VA.SMALL.jpg psyoper22 this Ible is a very simple and inexpensive way to renew an old picture frame and reuse old computer RAM chips. it took me less than 10 minutes! materials: old RAM Chips (i used 10) old picture frame any adhesive that would adhere these chips to the frame (i prefer Hot glue) there's really only on...
By: psyoper22

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:32:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-minute-newspaper-bag/
5 minute newspaper bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/HIT6/GU7F34L4/FLCHIT6GU7F34L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/HIT6/GU7F34L4/FLCHIT6GU7F34L4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/HIT6/GU7F34L4/FLCHIT6GU7F34L4.SMALL.jpg MichelMoermans This instructable will show you how to make an easy bag from an ordinary newspaper in less then 5 minutes! This idea came to me when the newspapers kept stacking up in my dormroom and I didn't have any other use for them but to throw them out... Which is a waste since there is so much to do with th...
By: MichelMoermans

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:43:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Candle-in-a-jar/
Emergency Candle in a jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/DSCR/GTGD4G4K/F8TDSCRGTGD4G4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/DSCR/GTGD4G4K/F8TDSCRGTGD4G4K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/DSCR/GTGD4G4K/F8TDSCRGTGD4G4K.SMALL.jpg cv1284 I'm new to instructables, although this isn't my first 'ible. This one is, however, inspired by some of the other instructables on here that I have made. Pocket sized latern for one. I have made several of these from but adding a gift twist, painting the outside with glass paint and picking jars wit...
By: cv1284

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2011 08:21:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Trash-can-made-of-plastic-bottles/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/3S9B/GRFN1IPQ/FHA3S9BGRFN1IPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/3S9B/GRFN1IPQ/FHA3S9BGRFN1IPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 ...
By: victorjoako

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:50:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusing-Water-Containers/
Reusing Water Containers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/ENFH/GQKM2DLC/F9AENFHGQKM2DLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/ENFH/GQKM2DLC/F9AENFHGQKM2DLC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/ENFH/GQKM2DLC/F9AENFHGQKM2DLC.SMALL.jpg rojo.balloon 1. Watering your plants could be a hassle because you need to get out the hose out and put it away. 2. If you are going on a vacation for a long period of time you might want to think about how you are going to water your plants. 3. You could need a container to put your juice or water in so that th...
By: rojo.balloon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:16:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/An-iPod-Projector-Made-From-Trash/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/0FAY/GQ4V0W45/FJI0FAYGQ4V0W45.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/0FAY/GQ4V0W45/FJI0FAYGQ4V0W45.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/0FAY/GQ4V0W45/FJI0FAYGQ4V0W45.SMALL.jpg building king   This is pretty awesome.  It is an iPod projector, made from trash and junk that I had no use for.  I had a converse shoe box, a magnifying glass from a broken helping hands, two speakers from an old solar/crank radio and a headphone jack with some wire attached to it from an old pair of broken hea...
By: building king

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:27:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/recycled-magazine-purse/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/771P/GQ4F24BB/F4V771PGQ4F24BB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/771P/GQ4F24BB/F4V771PGQ4F24BB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/771P/GQ4F24BB/F4V771PGQ4F24BB.SMALL.jpg neetz
By: neetz

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:32:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-LED-Fish-Feeder/
Solar Powered LED Fish Feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/76SO/GP0Y6I1N/F7R76SOGP0Y6I1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/76SO/GP0Y6I1N/F7R76SOGP0Y6I1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:07:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-Household-Batteries-For-Free/
Get Household Batteries For Free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/YY05/GOW3YC1P/FZGYY05GOW3YC1P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/YY05/GOW3YC1P/FZGYY05GOW3YC1P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/YY05/GOW3YC1P/FZGYY05GOW3YC1P.SMALL.jpg GeekTinker This short instructable will show you how a person can get free usable batteries, possibly delivered right to them.   Not only can free batteries be had, but the environment can be helped as well.  This is especially useful for charities and non-profits, which can go through a lot of batteries thro...
By: GeekTinker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:07:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-CD-Mood-Light-Quick-and-Easy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/1NSF/GKLJ6A0O/FSY1NSFGKLJ6A0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/1NSF/GKLJ6A0O/FSY1NSFGKLJ6A0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/1NSF/GKLJ6A0O/FSY1NSFGKLJ6A0O.SMALL.jpg whynotnow? Many of us have old CD's laying around and hate to just throw them away. This is just one of probably a thousand ideas for using them. I had some LED's and button batteries in my "stash" and tons of CD's...and this is what I came up with. This project might take 15 minutes...at the MOST! Enjoy!
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:03:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-way-to-make-bag-for-utensils/
Easy way to make bag for utensils - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/QVKA/GKLIWOZF/FU6QVKAGKLIWOZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/QVKA/GKLIWOZF/FU6QVKAGKLIWOZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/QVKA/GKLIWOZF/FU6QVKAGKLIWOZF.SMALL.jpg kayu05 Since I started working, I always opted to bring my own lunch. And my mother would put my eating utensils in a small clear disposable plastic bag. Since I wanted to go green by recycling some stuffs found around he house, I thought it would be a great idea to make a small bag for my spoon and fork. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:00:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/cardboard-CD-case/
cardboard CD case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/F6S7/GJ27ZH9W/F4MF6S7GJ27ZH9W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/F6S7/GJ27ZH9W/F4MF6S7GJ27ZH9W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/F6S7/GJ27ZH9W/F4MF6S7GJ27ZH9W.SMALL.jpg d2j5 in this instructable i will be showing you how to recycle a cracker box into a usefull cd case please rate, comment or subscribe!! materials here is what you need: 1: workspace 2: utility knife 3: plastic CD case 4: CD 5: cardboard ( like from a cracker box cereal box or possibly poster b...
By: d2j5

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:42:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-pants-from-sweater-or-sweatshirt-sleeves/
Baby pants from sweater or sweatshirt sleeves! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/NHXF/GITHIPQ3/FYCNHXFGITHIPQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/NHXF/GITHIPQ3/FYCNHXFGITHIPQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/NHXF/GITHIPQ3/FYCNHXFGITHIPQ3.SMALL.jpg chiquita63 Take and old sweater, sweatshirt, or long-sleeved t-shirt and recycle it to make pants for a baby or toddler. Since we are just using the sleeves, this project goes really quickly... I did it in 30 minutes! Materials needed: Old sweater, sweatshirt, or LS T-shirt **Washer and (preferably) dryer (o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:03:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Strawberry-Basket-to-Snowflake/
Strawberry Basket to Snowflake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/6B37/GHFJWUOV/FXY6B37GHFJWUOV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/6B37/GHFJWUOV/FXY6B37GHFJWUOV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2010 18:14:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Plarn-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/OAWG/GB4CYTGI/F18OAWGGB4CYTGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/OAWG/GB4CYTGI/F18OAWGGB4CYTGI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/OAWG/GB4CYTGI/F18OAWGGB4CYTGI.SMALL.jpg Verdant Toes Most grocery bags work well to make plarn. Bags from Target are thicker and a little more gummy so they do not work well in combination with other types of bags. Garbage bags are also gummy and stretchy and aren’t as strong. Besides, the purposes of using plarn is to reduce waste and I’m guessing no...
By: Verdant Toes

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Jul 2010 05:33:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Scratch-Paper-From-a-Teabag-Wrapper-The-Dea/
Make Scratch Paper From a Teabag Wrapper & The Dead Tea Scrolls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/UD4I/GAA12Z91/F1HUD4IGAA12Z91.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/UD4I/GAA12Z91/F1HUD4IGAA12Z91.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/UD4I/GAA12Z91/F1HUD4IGAA12Z91.SMALL.jpg Syera With all the paper we're surrounded with each and every day, it's kind of silly that we actually go out and buy memo paper and whatever.  Here's how I make my own. Cutting It Down You'll need a paper teabag wrapper and a pair of scissors.  We'll be cutting off the ends and trimming off the sides...
By: Syera

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:26:18 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/8EG5/GAA0EQVW/FM18EG5GAA0EQVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/8EG5/GAA0EQVW/FM18EG5GAA0EQVW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: atyk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:22:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Things-to-Do-with-An-Old-Shirt/
5 Things to Do with An Old Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/WAN5/G9NH0KTD/FY9WAN5G9NH0KTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/WAN5/G9NH0KTD/FY9WAN5G9NH0KTD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/WAN5/G9NH0KTD/FY9WAN5G9NH0KTD.SMALL.jpg sparkleponytx The following instructable is a simple demonstration of how to upcycle an old shirt. This is a good project to do with children. It is easy, quick, zero cost and fun. It also has the added benefit of teaching kids the skill of upcycling and creative thinking. Upcycling is a better use of an unwan...
By: sparkleponytx

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 02:48:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RECYCLING-CHUTE/
indestructible RECYCLING CHUTE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/L1ND/G8LWOJ9C/FY2L1NDG8LWOJ9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/L1ND/G8LWOJ9C/FY2L1NDG8LWOJ9C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/L1ND/G8LWOJ9C/FY2L1NDG8LWOJ9C.SMALL.jpg THE GOOSE After you have slammed back a ice cold instructables indestructible ENERGY DRINK, it's time to recycle. This is a way to send your recyclables to the basement. It's inexpensive and not too hard to do depending on what you have to cut through. And if you have a small kitchen and have room in your bas...
By: THE GOOSE

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:17:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cup-holder-Extender/
Cup-holder Extender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/CSXY/G8C40FWJ/F0HCSXYG8C40FWJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/CSXY/G8C40FWJ/F0HCSXYG8C40FWJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/CSXY/G8C40FWJ/F0HCSXYG8C40FWJ.SMALL.jpg rogers236  My car has a cup-holder that is too shallow; things fall out of it all the time. This instructable offers a way to improve how a car's cup-holder and a way to reuse coffee house style disposable cups. Get Stuff  You'll need: -a large disposable coffee cup -a small disposable coffee cup -disposa...
By: rogers236

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:26:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Cup-Mug-Sleeve-out-of-Used-Cup/
Coffee Cup Mug Sleeve out of Used Cup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/YBO8/G825RHC9/FMQYBO8G825RHC9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/YBO8/G825RHC9/FMQYBO8G825RHC9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/YBO8/G825RHC9/FMQYBO8G825RHC9.SMALL.jpg imshanedulong I once had a plastic mug sleeve that would turn a coffee cup into a mug, but it was not portable enough and if I lost it I would have to buy a new one! I decided to recycle an old cup and make my own. Plus, for those of you who double cup, you can use this and cut your cup consumption in half!! Su...
By: imshanedulong

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:32:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-an-old-riding-mower-and-adding-TEETH/
Restoring an old riding mower - and adding TEETH!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/5LLX/G6MPBZH6/F9J5LLXG6MPBZH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/5LLX/G6MPBZH6/F9J5LLXG6MPBZH6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/5LLX/G6MPBZH6/F9J5LLXG6MPBZH6.SMALL.jpg knife141 There is a lot of interest in recycling today, yet one of the most neglected forms of recycling is allowing old equipment to simply deteriorate and fade away.  One of my favorite activities is to find something old and neglected and restore it to a usable condition -- I guess this is my way of recyc...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:36:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scented-Gift-Bow-made-of-Perfume-Ads/
Scented Gift Bow made of Recycled Perfume Ads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/XLXY/G3KYGDR1/F2HXLXYG3KYGDR1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/XLXY/G3KYGDR1/F2HXLXYG3KYGDR1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/XLXY/G3KYGDR1/F2HXLXYG3KYGDR1.SMALL.jpg BrujaHa For topping off the wrapping of a very special gift, make a one-of-a-kind bow with the added surprise of carrying an exotic designer scent!  Your recipient need never know that this lovely and festive gift bow was made out of junk ads  -- unless, of course, you want to gain big repurposing DIY cred ...
By: BrujaHa

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:11:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-pop-bottle-container/
How to Make a pop bottle container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/YE9S/G3KYARRD/FQWYE9SG3KYARRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/YE9S/G3KYARRD/FQWYE9SG3KYARRD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/YE9S/G3KYARRD/FQWYE9SG3KYARRD.SMALL.jpg johangn Here is how to make a container from pop bottles and a bit of wire.   We use the baskets as collection baskets for recyclables in our small community of La Peñita, Nayarit, Mexico. We tried small bottles and larger ones.  The smaller bottles are great for smaller baskets but the 2 litre size worked...
By: johangn

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:11:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dont-chuck-that-broken-umbrella/
Don't chuck that broken umbrella! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/SVP8/G2HE05FZ/F5USVP8G2HE05FZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/SVP8/G2HE05FZ/F5USVP8G2HE05FZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/SVP8/G2HE05FZ/F5USVP8G2HE05FZ.SMALL.jpg TheGoodLife With winter fast approaching there are often blustery showers. With high winds you will, more often than not, see broken umbrellas discarded in bins or on the roadside. There is no need to throw away a broken umbrella because it is easy to fix. The most common failure points on an umbrella are the ...
By: TheGoodLife

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:54:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Milk-Jug-Raft/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/E1UM/FYIYO38G/F6EE1UMFYIYO38G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/E1UM/FYIYO38G/F6EE1UMFYIYO38G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/E1UM/FYIYO38G/F6EE1UMFYIYO38G.SMALL.jpg DRADIS I thought it would be fun to make a raft out of recycled milk jugs. It was pretty straightforward, just plywood and jugs. It contains 62 bottles, and I used two pieces of 8x10' plywood for the body, and chicken wire for the bottom. Sorry I only have a couple photos, I didn't think to make a step by ...
By: DRADIS

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:23:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eco-Friendly-Emergency-Flip-Flops/
Eco-Friendly Emergency Flip Flops - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FC4/6DTF/FXR6VK9W/FC46DTFFXR6VK9W.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FC4/6DTF/FXR6VK9W/FC46DTFFXR6VK9W.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FC4/6DTF/FXR6VK9W/FC46DTFFXR6VK9W.SMALL.jpg nothinglikeit This is an entry for the Gorilla Glue Cardboard Competition. Everyone needs a spare pair of shoes. With the help of some cardboard, a few shopping bags, and some Gorilla Glue, I give you....The life-saving, high style, eco-friendly emergency flip flops! Get your materials together You'll need A p...
By: nothinglikeit

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:20:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-Denim-Floor-mat-from-Waistbands-and-insea/
Recycle Denim: Floor mat from Waistbands and inseams - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/TYAY/FX23VYUZ/FH4TYAYFX23VYUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/TYAY/FX23VYUZ/FH4TYAYFX23VYUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/TYAY/FX23VYUZ/FH4TYAYFX23VYUZ.SMALL.jpg passionfly This comfy floor mat is made from recycled waistbands, hem cuffs, and inseams from old jeans. These are often the wasted scraps left after other projects with recycled denim. To see how to efficiently harvest these materials from a pair old pants see this instructable:http://www.instructables.com/id...
By: passionfly

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:07:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cd-box-greenhouse/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/CXR0/FWYHRV7A/F2FCXR0FWYHRV7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/CXR0/FWYHRV7A/F2FCXR0FWYHRV7A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/CXR0/FWYHRV7A/F2FCXR0FWYHRV7A.SMALL.jpg Creedon One way to reuse unwanted cd cases. Or simply buy less plastic and download our music from www.buffalobug.com
By: Creedon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:41:00 PDT