http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 12:38:09 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/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/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,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:36:09 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...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:58:38 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:22:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/home-made-air-conditioner-version-two/
Home Made Air Conditioner II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/5GZX/FUI0T11Q/F275GZXFUI0T11Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/5GZX/FUI0T11Q/F275GZXFUI0T11Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/5GZX/FUI0T11Q/F275GZXFUI0T11Q.SMALL.jpg hleon This is another version of my Manly Home Made air Conditioner(Can also Heat). Here is a link to the first version: http://www.instructables.com/id/Hollis-homemade-AC/ it will cool very well, and keeps my 10x15 room cool. Please answer my question, if you can. http://www.instructables.com/answers/Net...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 14:27:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TRULY-insulate-your-loft-and-save-the-planet/
TRULY insulate your loft (or attic!) - and save the planet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/N2DI/FSK1E5U3/FS1N2DIFSK1E5U3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/N2DI/FSK1E5U3/FS1N2DIFSK1E5U3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/N2DI/FSK1E5U3/FS1N2DIFSK1E5U3.SMALL.jpg LDW Being time rich and money poor, I wanted to cut my outgoings, and be a bit greener. So I fixed SF40 SuperFOIL to the underside of my rafters to keep warm, cut bills and save the planet: www.superfoil.co.uk/SF40-titlepage.html I chose SF40 because: a) It nails to the roof, so you can still use the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:05:12 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/TYAY/FX23VYUZ/FH4TYAYFX23VYUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/TYAY/FX23VYUZ/FH4TYAYFX23VYUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:07:25 PDT 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/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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 May 2010 10:08:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Different-ways-to-Design-your-house-to-be-Energy-E/
Different ways to Design your house to be Energy Efficient - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/YIA6/FABRX0WQ/F9CYIA6FABRX0WQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/YIA6/FABRX0WQ/F9CYIA6FABRX0WQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/YIA6/FABRX0WQ/F9CYIA6FABRX0WQ.SMALL.jpg Senseless This isn't exactly an Instructable on how to put up insulation but when I decided to build my house and do as much of it as I could Solo these are some of the steps I made to keep my heating a cooling costs down. When I designed this house I had the advantage of living next door for a few years be...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:52:30 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/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-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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:31:33 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-hollow-out-a-lightbulb-and-make-a-stand-for/
How to hollow out a lightbulb and make a stand for it - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/8GBA/IFNEQZJIMRM/FTA8GBAIFNEQZJIMRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/8GBA/IFNEQZJIMRM/FTA8GBAIFNEQZJIMRM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/8GBA/IFNEQZJIMRM/FTA8GBAIFNEQZJIMRM.SMALL.jpg AlexTheGreat for other uses like plasma globes and aquariums materials for this you will need; lightbulb (preferably burnt out) scrap wood block wire hanger salt tools; wire cutters duct tape (or stapler or staple gun) drill remove brass contact, black glass, and stuff use pliers to pull off the bras...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:04:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusing-Lightbulbs-as-planters-or-mini-terrariums/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/G5KG/FR0ZSYKU/FQKG5KGFR0ZSYKU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/G5KG/FR0ZSYKU/FQKG5KGFR0ZSYKU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/G5KG/FR0ZSYKU/FQKG5KGFR0ZSYKU.SMALL.jpg arte.sano Light bulbs can be recycled in many forms and uses, although is not a new idea, check this site about reusing light bulb for chemical glassware testers , pretty cool, and here's another one using the same idea for a hanging vase and for salt and peeper containers (in french), it can be an excellent ...
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