http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 18:51:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-keep-birds-from-eating-your-grass-seeds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/AFQ7/HH2VMSAP/FJ4AFQ7HH2VMSAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/AFQ7/HH2VMSAP/FJ4AFQ7HH2VMSAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/AFQ7/HH2VMSAP/FJ4AFQ7HH2VMSAP.SMALL.jpg pianolover10124353 do you try to grow grass by laying expesive grass seeds on the ground just to discover almost all of them have been eaten by birds? well i have found a cool idea on how to keep this from happing......first losen the dirt were you want to plant your grass,then lay the seeds the way the instructions ...
By: pianolover10124353

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 10:56:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Planting-2/
Planting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/0BLY/HH11QOIS/F060BLYHH11QOIS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/0BLY/HH11QOIS/F060BLYHH11QOIS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/0BLY/HH11QOIS/F060BLYHH11QOIS.SMALL.jpg aloo322 How to plant a plant Sunlight First, you need to find a spot that will get plenty of sunlight to help your plant grow and also has soil an can get water. Buy The Seeds Next, you find the type of plant you want to plant and grow. Dig A Hole Next, dig a hole in the soil. Make sure the hole ...
By: aloo322

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:59:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/no-more-pee-in-your-gardens/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/NYOO/HFPTI5K4/FADNYOOHFPTI5K4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/NYOO/HFPTI5K4/FADNYOOHFPTI5K4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/NYOO/HFPTI5K4/FADNYOOHFPTI5K4.SMALL.jpg pianolover10124353 dogs tend to pee in your gardens and on your grass all the time,.....dog pee and poo is like a poison for plants....if you have five dogs like me you have a lot of plants,fruit trees,vegies,and delicate flowers that are in need of protection. dogs sniff the ground too be sure no one els has gone th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 12:23:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Rustic-Home-Decors/
D.I.Y. Rustic Home Decors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/TM77/HH2VMSG5/FH6TM77HH2VMSG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/TM77/HH2VMSG5/FH6TM77HH2VMSG5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/TM77/HH2VMSG5/FH6TM77HH2VMSG5.SMALL.jpg Muhaiminah Faiz We're always looking for something different to decorate our home. In this case handmade home decors are the best. In this instructable I'll show you how to make a rustic photo frame, candle holder and vase out of small tree logs. They're really easy to make and won't take much time, so lets start m...
By: Muhaiminah Faiz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:19:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-String-garden/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/7MCJ/HGZO4BTJ/F407MCJHGZO4BTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/7MCJ/HGZO4BTJ/F407MCJHGZO4BTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/7MCJ/HGZO4BTJ/F407MCJHGZO4BTJ.SMALL.jpg initiales gg You will need : bulbs, moss, string, raffia Choose 2/3 bulbs in a little plastic jar. Cover the jar with sphagnum moss or moss to form a sphere. The moss must be wet. Lash the sphere with a string. Hide the string with the raffia. Cut a lengh of the raffia or a ribbon and attach to the sphere fo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 05:14:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-express-vertical-garden/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/QFAV/HGZOFJZY/FW4QFAVHGZOFJZY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/QFAV/HGZOFJZY/FW4QFAVHGZOFJZY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/QFAV/HGZOFJZY/FW4QFAVHGZOFJZY.SMALL.jpg initiales gg To make this vertical garden, you will need jars and metallic stalk.Plant the stalk through the big jar, and in the ground. Pill the small jars. Plant salads and strawberries... More photos, visit my blog!
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/origami-toothbrush/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/MTD3/HGH6S4C8/FB4MTD3HGH6S4C8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/MTD3/HGH6S4C8/FB4MTD3HGH6S4C8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/MTD3/HGH6S4C8/FB4MTD3HGH6S4C8.SMALL.jpg matte_92 it's a concept for a new kind of toothbrush  made like an origami. we can sent it like a postcard because when is disassembled is flat. So this concept use less material then the other type of toothbrush because exploits the rigidity of material, the stiffness of the material is given by structural ...
By: matte_92

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 04:12:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-water-solar-collector-controller-with-thermost/
Hot water solar collector controller with thermostat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/QJZR/HGH71HCS/F2UQJZRHGH71HCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/QJZR/HGH71HCS/F2UQJZRHGH71HCS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/QJZR/HGH71HCS/F2UQJZRHGH71HCS.SMALL.jpg alv001 The collector is controlled very simply – the temperature measured by the collector and the water heating tank (boiler). When the water temperature in the solar collector is higher than  boiler, controller turns on the pump and the heat transfer from the collector to hot water storage begins. When t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 04:04:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Growing-Papaya-from-seeds/
Growing Papaya from seeds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/A5RM/HGH6RHQ5/F8TA5RMHGH6RHQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/A5RM/HGH6RHQ5/F8TA5RMHGH6RHQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/A5RM/HGH6RHQ5/F8TA5RMHGH6RHQ5.SMALL.jpg sanorita Growing Papaya from Seeds I always do some kind of research in my garden. Today I am going to tell you how easily you can grow papaya from seeds. I generally call it Papaya life cycle. As we all know papaya is fat-free, cholesterol-free, rich in antioxidant, vitamin C and vitamin A. There is no r...
By: sanorita

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 21:11:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Green-House-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/55LV/HFWSV38O/F8W55LVHFWSV38O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/55LV/HFWSV38O/F8W55LVHFWSV38O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/55LV/HFWSV38O/F8W55LVHFWSV38O.SMALL.jpg intlpvti This is a mini green house used for starting seedlings and sprouting micro greens.  We live in Zone 10 so we don't need a door. We do need protection from tropical storms, heavy rain and wind in the summer. This is about as solid as you could make it. Materials: 1. 72X36X24 plastic shelving from L...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 14:01:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/e-cigarette-electronic-cigarette-information/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/G1SZ/HGHAP3IW/F4HG1SZHGHAP3IW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/G1SZ/HGHAP3IW/F4HG1SZHGHAP3IW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/G1SZ/HGHAP3IW/F4HG1SZHGHAP3IW.SMALL.jpg juanseverett http://the-ecigarette.co.uk/.  E cigarettes are proven to be a great alternative to traditional cigarettes. They still give the user the nicotine hit which traditional cigarettes provide, they contain none of the 4,000 toxic and harmful chemicals, including tobacco, tar and carbon monoxide, contain...
By: juanseverett

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 03:41:03 PDT 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/Another-Growing-an-Avocado-12-years-in-the-making/
Another Growing an Avocado (12 years in the making) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/ZSSR/HGJ4YJ1M/FNXZSSRHGJ4YJ1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/ZSSR/HGJ4YJ1M/FNXZSSRHGJ4YJ1M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/ZSSR/HGJ4YJ1M/FNXZSSRHGJ4YJ1M.SMALL.jpg sdbigguy This is another how to grow an avocado from a pit. This INSTRUCTABLE is a little different in that it shows this process through to the end. That is also why it took about 12 years to out it together. Just a little about me to set the stage. I finally settled in San Diego after spending 20 years in...
By: sdbigguy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 12:01:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/100-all-natural-plant-food-fertilizer/
100% all natural plant food ( fertilizer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/HTP2/HGH6JVO9/F5YHTP2HGH6JVO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/HTP2/HGH6JVO9/F5YHTP2HGH6JVO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/HTP2/HGH6JVO9/F5YHTP2HGH6JVO9.SMALL.jpg pianolover10124353 hi im pinolover10124353, i love to study plants and expirement on them. and here is what i found in all my stidies and reserch and little expirements. me myself has found a way to use anoying weeds to make wonderful fertilizer. i use this on unhealthy plants that seem to not be doing good,, it gives...
By: pianolover10124353

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 17:02:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Green-Rabbit-Repellant/
Green Rabbit Repellant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/OMC3/HGH6V48W/FBCOMC3HGH6V48W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/OMC3/HGH6V48W/FBCOMC3HGH6V48W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/OMC3/HGH6V48W/FBCOMC3HGH6V48W.SMALL.jpg backflip11 This repellant it designed so when the rabbit eats it they get a spicy suprise so it trains them not to eat my strawberries Gather Materials Spray bottle water and hot sauce Mix Mix water and hot sauce 50/50 and poor in bottle Spray Spray on what you think is Geting eaten by those pesky...
By: backflip11

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 18:32:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/parasitic-planters/
parasitic planters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/UQNJ/HG85CZKG/FMAUQNJHG85CZKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/UQNJ/HG85CZKG/FMAUQNJHG85CZKG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/UQNJ/HG85CZKG/FMAUQNJHG85CZKG.SMALL.jpg foobear When I bought my house, there was and still is a good deal of this invasive species established here called Japanese Knotweed.  It has an appearance like bamboo, but without much structural strength to it.   It's very prolific and tends to shade out other vegetation.  And it grows from a three inch ...
By: foobear

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 18:50:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/free-standing-vertical-planter/
free standing vertical planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/9M7D/HFSHV3I2/FHN9M7DHFSHV3I2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/9M7D/HFSHV3I2/FHN9M7DHFSHV3I2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/9M7D/HFSHV3I2/FHN9M7DHFSHV3I2.SMALL.jpg foobear Here's a way to grow plants vertically using limited space and water.   It also allows seedlings to get up high into the sunlight, outwitting the aggressive invasive species in the yard, if you have them like I do. You could make a flowering fence with these if you were so inclined. I got the init...
By: foobear

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 18:04:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gardening-Frog-Houses/
Gardening Frog Houses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/GWGF/HFPTK1CE/FQOGWGFHFPTK1CE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/GWGF/HFPTK1CE/FQOGWGFHFPTK1CE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/GWGF/HFPTK1CE/FQOGWGFHFPTK1CE.SMALL.jpg weddlbel If you are having slug problems then building a frog house would be a perfect solution for you. Building a frog house will attract frogs and then the frogs will eat the slugs, which will then decrease the amount of slugs in your garden! Finding Materials The first step in making an awesome frog h...
By: weddlbel

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 16:20:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pure-Mild-Castile-Soap/
Pure & Mild Castile Soap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/OPL2/HG85CYHH/F2HOPL2HG85CYHH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/OPL2/HG85CYHH/F2HOPL2HG85CYHH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/OPL2/HG85CYHH/F2HOPL2HG85CYHH.SMALL.jpg The Crunchy Urbanite Of all the products I’ve made myself, soap was always the DIY project that dare not speak its name. The ingredients were simple, the outcome was delightful, but there was that middle part with the horrible threat of flesh-eating burns and death that kept me relegated to scrubs and salad dressings. ...
By: The Crunchy Urbanite

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:07:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/fruit-and-veggie-protecters-get-more-fruits-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/H2HH/HFSHG38C/FOPH2HHHFSHG38C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/H2HH/HFSHG38C/FOPH2HHHFSHG38C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/H2HH/HFSHG38C/FOPH2HHHFSHG38C.SMALL.jpg pianolover10124353 hi im pianolover10124353,                                             me and my mom are very fasinated in growing fruits and veggies,even here in the 115 degree weather.                          and on christmas it was 95 degrees! so growing plants are very hard here where i live. and it only rains ...
By: pianolover10124353

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 13:52:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-easy-natural-fertilizer/
Super easy natural fertilizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/61AN/HFPTJP6K/F8161ANHFPTJP6K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/61AN/HFPTJP6K/F8161ANHFPTJP6K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/61AN/HFPTJP6K/F8161ANHFPTJP6K.SMALL.jpg Peter11235 No, I don't mean dung :-). I mean the tea leftovers. When you make tea, don't throw away those leaves/leaf parts on the bottom of your cup. Use them to help your plants grow (You can also use the tea itself-I will tell you how in a moment). Its also green because you use thing otherwise considered a...
By: Peter11235

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 07:26:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Mulch/
Make Your Own Mulch! (From a Ground-Up Tree Stump) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/CDU4/HG85CDLT/F4ZCDU4HG85CDLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/CDU4/HG85CDLT/F4ZCDU4HG85CDLT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/CDU4/HG85CDLT/F4ZCDU4HG85CDLT.SMALL.jpg fUnconvential So, this summer I had an interesting project on my hands.   There was a dead tree in my backyard, and when it was cut down, we got the stump ground up and it left me with a giant pile of dirt and tree parts in the middle of my yard.   So i decided to make mulch out of it.   Materials Materials ...
By: fUnconvential

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 10:50:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-Duty-Protest-SignSolar-Cooker/
Double Duty Protest Sign/Solar Cooker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/N6J0/HFPTJEO4/F4XN6J0HFPTJEO4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/N6J0/HFPTJEO4/F4XN6J0HFPTJEO4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/N6J0/HFPTJEO4/F4XN6J0HFPTJEO4.SMALL.jpg cobergland My generic Earth Day protest sign turns into a solar oven. Now I can raise hell and cook at the same time. Rice in about 2 hours.  A kindly society takes a bit longer. Made from an old cardboard box and some foil and glue and/or duct tape.  It unfolds into a reflector, and the cooking jars a...
By: cobergland

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 20:32:24 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/how-to-keep-birds-and-rabbits-from-eating-your-fru/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/H2HH/HFSHG38C/FOPH2HHHFSHG38C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/H2HH/HFSHG38C/FOPH2HHHFSHG38C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/H2HH/HFSHG38C/FOPH2HHHFSHG38C.SMALL.jpg pianolover10124353 do crows,sparrows.mocking birds,ect. eat your fruit and veggies leaving them un-edible ? WELL here is the solution. cut the end of a leg and sheer panty hose(you know were your foot goes) and place it over your young apples,brocoli,peaches,peppers,ect. the panty hose stretches allowing your fruit a...
By: pianolover10124353

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 15:52:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilting-at-Windmills/
Tilting at Windmills - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/MM3Q/HFSHVURH/F4XMM3QHFSHVURH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/MM3Q/HFSHVURH/F4XMM3QHFSHVURH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/MM3Q/HFSHVURH/F4XMM3QHFSHVURH.SMALL.jpg TeamHatsPDE2 To recreate the ECO Chic Windmill just follow these easy straight forward steps. What you need. To recreate the ECO Chic Windmill you need: 1 sheet of 6mm thick acrylic 250mm x 500mm Aluminium rod 500mm length x 8mm diameter 500mm x 500mm x 10mm MDF Motor Axle  4 x Bearings Set of Bevel Gears ...
By: TeamHatsPDE2

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 15:13:45 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/Small-Scale-Wind-Turbine/
Small Scale Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/QL7W/HFPTI87X/FLBQL7WHFPTI87X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/QL7W/HFPTI87X/FLBQL7WHFPTI87X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/QL7W/HFPTI87X/FLBQL7WHFPTI87X.SMALL.jpg WTRLWINDTURBINE This wind turbine was designed by 4 Glasgow School of Art students as part of our Product Design Engineering course. The aim of this project was to create a wind turbine that would yield the highest power output when in a wind tunnel. This particular design proved to be the best ever and produced a ...
By: WTRLWINDTURBINE

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:36:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Starting-A-Pre-Planter-With-Trash/
Starting A Pre Planter With Trash - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/VI1E/HFSHF643/FLNVI1EHFSHF643.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/VI1E/HFSHF643/FLNVI1EHFSHF643.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/VI1E/HFSHF643/FLNVI1EHFSHF643.SMALL.jpg Ironsloth1993 Getting Soil In the nature of Earth Day, I'm not just going to open a bag of fertilizer. For lack of a shovel, I'm using a 2L pop bottle as a scoop for soil. The last time my compost was filled was in March. That might be good, but I'll find other soils as well. The bottle has a line on the bott...
By: Ironsloth1993

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:52:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/keep-ants-away-from-plants-with-egg-shells/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/47SO/HFSHF5WX/FS347SOHFSHF5WX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/47SO/HFSHF5WX/FS347SOHFSHF5WX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/47SO/HFSHF5WX/FS347SOHFSHF5WX.SMALL.jpg pianolover10124353 egg shells are a natural ant repelent,and will repel them from your plants to keep thhem from eating them. after making an egg save the egg shells and rinse them off,crumble them and put them around the stem of your plants. BE SURE TO WASH YOUR HANDS AFTERWARDS                                   ...
By: pianolover10124353

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:10:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Craft-Storage-Container-From-Old-SuitCase/
DIY Craft Storage Container (From Old SuitCase) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/AZMW/HFSHVDPR/FFOAZMWHFSHVDPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/AZMW/HFSHVDPR/FFOAZMWHFSHVDPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/AZMW/HFSHVDPR/FFOAZMWHFSHVDPR.SMALL.jpg spottedwalker This project is constructed like my project I posted last December ( DIY Holiday Storage Container From Suitcases ) the difference is what it is used for. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Holiday-Storage-Container-From-Suitcases/  My grand children's Parents thought this would make a great storag...
By: spottedwalker

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:33:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-humidity-dome-for-seedlings/
DIY humidity dome for seedlings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/I83C/HFPTI76X/FXUI83CHFPTI76X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/I83C/HFPTI76X/FXUI83CHFPTI76X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/I83C/HFPTI76X/FXUI83CHFPTI76X.SMALL.jpg pudi.dk When sprouting seeds or rooting clones it's a good idea keep them in a place with warm and humid air(~20-25°C / 68-77 °F). This is where a humidity dome comes in. Putting the seeds or clones in a Jiffy pot or a Rockwool cube and then filling bottom with water will create a humid climate perfect for ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:55:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Activated-Carbon-From-Food-Waste-CCC-Car/
Creating Activated Carbon From Food Waste (CCC Carbon Method) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/0TDZ/HFPTI911/F920TDZHFPTI911.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/0TDZ/HFPTI911/F920TDZHFPTI911.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/0TDZ/HFPTI911/F920TDZHFPTI911.SMALL.jpg nocureforcrazy For a full Youtube tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM1MMJJ3c08 Activated carbon is a porous substance derived from organic material (usually woody, fibrous stuff). The useful thing about activated carbon is that it can filter out contaminants from both water and air, which makes it an impo...
By: nocureforcrazy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:29:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-awesome-earth-friendly-wound-remedy/
The awesome earth friendly wound remedy. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/0LIM/HFSHUCNF/F6A0LIMHFSHUCNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/0LIM/HFSHUCNF/F6A0LIMHFSHUCNF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/0LIM/HFSHUCNF/F6A0LIMHFSHUCNF.SMALL.jpg cupcake lover If you ever get cut or get hurt very badly, dont buy a product full of chemicals, you can just make this very simple wound remedy and it is 100% natural and it will heal your wound. It is a remedy made of plants and it does help your wound in about a week. It can also prevent any kind of infection. ...
By: cupcake lover

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:04:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bio-plastic/
Bio-plastic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/H9D9/HFPTF5XU/FGOH9D9HFPTF5XU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/H9D9/HFPTF5XU/FGOH9D9HFPTF5XU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/H9D9/HFPTF5XU/FGOH9D9HFPTF5XU.SMALL.jpg rolfskylark Bio-plastic is a simple project that can be done in a matter of hours with household objects Materials List Tools needed: -Hot plate/stove -Cooking pot (a non-stick surface works best) -Silicon spatula -Non-stick silicon mat or aluminum foil -Tablespoon -Teaspoon *Graduated cylinder (at least 10...
By: rolfskylark

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:27:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Shrub-II/
Solar Shrub II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/OSCU/HFPTOL56/F4JOSCUHFPTOL56.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/OSCU/HFPTOL56/F4JOSCUHFPTOL56.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/OSCU/HFPTOL56/F4JOSCUHFPTOL56.SMALL.jpg mikesoniat It's been almost a year since I posted the original Solar Shrub on Instructables http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Shrub/. It was a great success from the standpoint that it did what it was supposed to do (charge small devices using nothing but energy from the Sun) . Plus, winning the grand priz...
By: mikesoniat

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:09:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-WASHABLE-TOILET-PAPER-from-old-bed-sheet/
 DIY WASHABLE TOILET PAPER  - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/3739/HAQ3AKT1/FXU3739HAQ3AKT1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/3739/HAQ3AKT1/FXU3739HAQ3AKT1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/3739/HAQ3AKT1/FXU3739HAQ3AKT1.SMALL.jpg marcellahella This is an instructable to make your own family wipes. !!! for urinating only !!! My English is not all that good so I just copy and paste this article that explain exactly what I wanted to say: Is the whole process of collecting and washing these wipes unsanitary? Not if you employ the method us...
By: marcellahella

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:45:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Solar-Oven/
How To Make A Solar Oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/FKBX/HFBKEKFQ/FFVFKBXHFBKEKFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/FKBX/HFBKEKFQ/FFVFKBXHFBKEKFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/FKBX/HFBKEKFQ/FFVFKBXHFBKEKFQ.SMALL.jpg Nik727 Many people rely on electricity or gas, but have you ever thought about using the power of the sun to cook?     -Here is a green, eco-friendly idea. How to...   Materials      -Cardboard box (any kind will do)      -Scissors      -Plastic wrap      -Aluminum foil      -Tape Step 1...    -Cut...
By: Nik727

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:39:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Saving-Trees/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/0CCU/HFD0Z574/FIH0CCUHFD0Z574.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/0CCU/HFD0Z574/FIH0CCUHFD0Z574.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/0CCU/HFD0Z574/FIH0CCUHFD0Z574.SMALL.jpg Prakhar rox “For me, trees have always been the most penetrating preachers. I revere them when they live in tribes and families, in forests and groves. And even more I revere them when they stand alone. They are like lonely persons. Not like hermits who have stolen away out of some weakness, but like great, sol...
By: Prakhar rox

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:49:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-DIY-FCL-Grow-Light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/S3TV/HF23QV6D/F4AS3TVHF23QV6D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/S3TV/HF23QV6D/F4AS3TVHF23QV6D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/S3TV/HF23QV6D/F4AS3TVHF23QV6D.SMALL.jpg Rob K Parts List Online shows about the same type of parts are available at both stores, but Instore my be different. My Lowes did not have the light socket splitter at the store even though they show it online. This is what I used adjust as necessary. * Lowes - 2X Cooper Wiring Devices 3-Way 660-Watt W...
By: Rob K

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 17:55:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tropical-Flowering-and-Foliage-Plants-in-Chicago/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/KJK0/HF23QV8E/F0MKJK0HF23QV8E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/KJK0/HF23QV8E/F0MKJK0HF23QV8E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/KJK0/HF23QV8E/F0MKJK0HF23QV8E.SMALL.jpg bobwalshplumerias When it comes to growing tropical plants some gardeners will tell you that these plants cannot be grown in temperate climates. Fortunately, this is not true. This video shows that tropical plants can be grown successfully in temperate climates. In temperate climates, gardeners are able to grow beau...
By: bobwalshplumerias

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:10:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SODA-TAB-EARINGS/
- More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif pianolover10124353
By: pianolover10124353

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:32:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sweet-Cherry-Pie-a-recycled-candle-project-for-P/
Sweet Cherry Pie - a recycled candle project for Pi Day. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/17LG/HEBNH7QW/FCB17LGHEBNH7QW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/17LG/HEBNH7QW/FCB17LGHEBNH7QW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/17LG/HEBNH7QW/FCB17LGHEBNH7QW.SMALL.jpg fawnandfable This Pi Day make yourself a pie you can enjoy for weeks! I know it sounds too good to be true, but this eco-friendly little project is sure to satisfy any pie craving. To make this recycled candle, you will need: + Candle stubs + A wick (I love wooden wicks, they make such a nice warm crackling sou...
By: fawnandfable

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:17:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-Ginger-as-a-Houseplant/
Grow Ginger as a Houseplant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/I57K/HE7CML8P/F8MI57KHE7CML8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/I57K/HE7CML8P/F8MI57KHE7CML8P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/I57K/HE7CML8P/F8MI57KHE7CML8P.SMALL.jpg handsonlife If you are going to grow houseplants, why not choose plants that are both beautiful and useful? Ginger is one of these plants.  Looking a bit like bamboo, and with striking flowers (if you can get it to bloom) Ginger makes a beautiful addition to your house, and you can always have fresh ginger root...
By: handsonlife

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:44:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-a-tiny-balcony-food-garden/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/9FP9/GQBCIJLM/FR69FP9GQBCIJLM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/9FP9/GQBCIJLM/FR69FP9GQBCIJLM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/9FP9/GQBCIJLM/FR69FP9GQBCIJLM.SMALL.jpg Totysheep Grow food in every small space you have! Plants WANT to grow for you, all they need is any container with potting soil water and love! This is an example of how my garden grew in 2011.
By: Totysheep

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:13:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/make-a-tree-surgeon-harness-out-of-car-straps/
make a tree surgeon harness out of tie down car straps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/9JHZ/HDYUDA39/FFD9JHZHDYUDA39.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/9JHZ/HDYUDA39/FFD9JHZHDYUDA39.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/9JHZ/HDYUDA39/FFD9JHZHDYUDA39.SMALL.jpg robz40 New tree surgeon harnesses can be very expensive typically £150~£200 and at least £50 for a used one. For small and occasional DIY jobs a cheaper alternative I use is to make a harness  out of car straps by copying the basic  design setting of the expensive ones. The straps can then be reused for th...
By: robz40

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 12:26:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Clover-Clips/
Clover Clips! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/N65Z/HDOVYU43/F2JN65ZHDOVYU43.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/N65Z/HDOVYU43/F2JN65ZHDOVYU43.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/N65Z/HDOVYU43/F2JN65ZHDOVYU43.SMALL.jpg VickieHowell As the mother of a child named, "Clover" I have a soft spot for shamrocks. With St. Patrick's Day coming up though, what little lass couldn't use a pair of Clover Hair Clips? Enjoy! --Vickie Materials & Info 1 ball (or scraps) of Sheep(ish) by Vickie Howell, in color: Chartreuse(ish) -- ...
By: VickieHowell

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:02:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Improved-Towel-Drying-Widget/
Improved Towel Drying Widget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/I5A8/HD4VNKRE/FS2I5A8HD4VNKRE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/I5A8/HD4VNKRE/FS2I5A8HD4VNKRE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/I5A8/HD4VNKRE/FS2I5A8HD4VNKRE.SMALL.jpg armorthehomeless Here is a device which accomplishes a number of things simply by creating space between either side of a hanging towel which allows air to circulate which has numerous effects which may not be readily apparent. 1. Speeds drying of towel 2. Reduces growth of mildew from improperly dried towels 3. Re...
By: armorthehomeless

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:36:34 PST 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/How-to-Create-a-Bioceller/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AYYB/HD4VG6CZ/FDKAYYBHD4VG6CZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AYYB/HD4VG6CZ/FDKAYYBHD4VG6CZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AYYB/HD4VG6CZ/FDKAYYBHD4VG6CZ.SMALL.jpg brayeb To make a bioceller you need a vacant lot that has a good foundation. Next fortify the foundation. Second build the bioceller Next glaze it. Then integrate it. I have included information from Kent University study on vacant lots and biocellers.
By: brayeb

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