http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 17:30:32 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Concrete-Countertop/
Basic Concrete Countertop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/52OW/G1XBRLT9/F6Y52OWG1XBRLT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/52OW/G1XBRLT9/F6Y52OWG1XBRLT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/52OW/G1XBRLT9/F6Y52OWG1XBRLT9.SMALL.jpg bkr1969 This instructable shows how to build a simple concrete countertop. There are several sites on the net with good instruction and lots of details, including one here on Instructables. This project is much more basic for those who may be interested in trying to build one but want to start with somethin...
By: bkr1969

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:57:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3-D-Cutting-Board-I-Made-it-at-Tech-Shop/
3-D Cutting Board-I Made it at Tech Shop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/O8Q2/HGH70KBC/FWXO8Q2HGH70KBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/O8Q2/HGH70KBC/FWXO8Q2HGH70KBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/O8Q2/HGH70KBC/FWXO8Q2HGH70KBC.SMALL.jpg Zakkee Moghul First let me state -This is easy, even for a beginner -If you're at tech shop ask for help and they will be more than happy to, or other people that go there :) Start of with 4 pieces of walnut & maple, and 3 pieces of purple heart  -1 1/8 wide approximately 3/4 thick and just around 33 long (walnu...
By: Zakkee Moghul

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 17:36:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Fondue-Popcorn-maker/
Coffee-Fondue-Popcorn maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/VTXG/HFWSUFCW/FX8VTXGHFWSUFCW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/VTXG/HFWSUFCW/FX8VTXGHFWSUFCW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/VTXG/HFWSUFCW/FX8VTXGHFWSUFCW.SMALL.jpg adwait I was inspired by some of the great posts i saw on instructables and decided to make my own personal popcorn maker. A few years ago, i had come across a great coffee warmer at a cafe. I thought the basic set up for both is the same, so why the hell not make a combo! The fondue extension is just for ...
By: adwait

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 05:19:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Less-Grumpy-Kitchen-No-More-Tears-Onion-Peeling/
Less Grumpy Kitchen - No More Tears Onion Peeling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/0H6R/HFBK73LP/FNC0H6RHFBK73LP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/0H6R/HFBK73LP/FNC0H6RHFBK73LP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/0H6R/HFBK73LP/FNC0H6RHFBK73LP.SMALL.jpg grumpydad We've all been there - you have peeled your onion and start to cut it up only to burst out crying. The sadness of the senseless violence against this poor little vegetable. Well, not really. The tears are because of the vapours released by the onion during the process of cutting it. In this little ...
By: grumpydad

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:14:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Sous-Vide/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SMALL.jpg ITVirtuoso I have no idea why I waited so long to make a sous vide cooker.  My life has been changed and I've found salvation!  There's nothing terribly new about this implementation and its a simple rework of most of the other DIY soud vide machines around the internets.  The build is relatively easy and invo...
By: ITVirtuoso

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:20:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Climbing-Hold-Mugs/
Climbing Hold Mugs. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/TTQI/HEI4M5R5/FGOTTQIHEI4M5R5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/TTQI/HEI4M5R5/FGOTTQIHEI4M5R5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/TTQI/HEI4M5R5/FGOTTQIHEI4M5R5.SMALL.jpg backwards lamb My friend Likes rock climbing and he recently took me along with him, as i was climbing the wall i was looking at the climbing holds and thought to myself that i really wanted to do something with them. So when i got home i ordered a set of small holds and started to think what to do with them. I ...
By: backwards lamb

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:17:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Spice-Rack/
LEGO Brick Spice Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/FWE3/HDYZBNEB/FREFWE3HDYZBNEB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/FWE3/HDYZBNEB/FREFWE3HDYZBNEB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/FWE3/HDYZBNEB/FREFWE3HDYZBNEB.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! Ahoy-hoy Instructabrarians!   Three questions: Do you like cooking?  Do you also love LEGO? Now ask yourself, if both of these questions apply, haven't you ever wanted to cook LEGO?   Of course not! LEGO is plastic and as the food loving nation that we have learned from years of experience mankin...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:40:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Waste-Tower/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/WS2E/HDXM7O41/F18WS2EHDXM7O41.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/WS2E/HDXM7O41/F18WS2EHDXM7O41.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/WS2E/HDXM7O41/F18WS2EHDXM7O41.SMALL.jpg dontstop1990 I made this when I moved into my dorm room at college and got fed up having such a messy trash and recycling situation. I designed something to elegantly separate trash from paper recycling and plastic/metal recycling. Having just moved to New York City, I was inspired by the efficiency of building ...
By: dontstop1990

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 16:29:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Organise-messy-cupboards-with-sugru-At-last-a-g/
Organise messy cupboards with sugru. At last - a good solution for pot lids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/GK13/HDOVJ8YQ/FN8GK13HDOVJ8YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/GK13/HDOVJ8YQ/FN8GK13HDOVJ8YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/GK13/HDOVJ8YQ/FN8GK13HDOVJ8YQ.SMALL.jpg projectsugru It's a job most of us put off, but tidy cupboards are such a pleasure to use! sugru user @jamney inspired us to bring a bit of order to our kitchen by making handy sugru hooks to hold our pot lids in the cupboard door. We tweaked the design a bit and came up with our own version. This is a perfect w...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 05:18:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-PolyPHONIC-Kitchen/
The PolyPHONIC Kitchen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/Z3ER/HD4VG2ED/FYEZ3ERHD4VG2ED.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/Z3ER/HD4VG2ED/FYEZ3ERHD4VG2ED.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/Z3ER/HD4VG2ED/FYEZ3ERHD4VG2ED.SMALL.jpg noahpitts     Our TEAM Noah Pitts Sara Montoro Karl Landin Alice Lee University of California, Berkeley CNM290/CS294-85 Critical Making: Materials, Protocols, and Culture Our MISSION The activities of the kitchen, once communal practices shared by members of a household, have become increas...
By: noahpitts

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:42:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Extra-storage-in-a-small-kitchen-DIY-shelf-above-/
DIY shelf above the stove = extra storage in a small kitchen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/JBZ6/HD4VG241/F7KJBZ6HD4VG241.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/JBZ6/HD4VG241/F7KJBZ6HD4VG241.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/JBZ6/HD4VG241/F7KJBZ6HD4VG241.SMALL.jpg EYSpace When you have a small kitchen like I do, you need to use every inch of space that you have. I maximized the use of the space above my stove by adding a simple DIY shelf. It’s the perfect spot for extra large spice containers and cooking utensils: everything is within easy reach when cooking, it free...
By: EYSpace

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:30:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-bunch-of-kitchen-utensils-from-a-block-of-w/
Make a bunch of kitchen utensils from a block of wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/XM0H/HD4VMKPU/F7EXM0HHD4VMKPU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/XM0H/HD4VMKPU/F7EXM0HHD4VMKPU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/XM0H/HD4VMKPU/F7EXM0HHD4VMKPU.SMALL.jpg FoodGeek Somehow every project I start ends up being more complicated than it needs to be.  We needed a pair of salad tongs and I had a nice block of wood so this should be quick and easy...  As it turns out, the piece of wood I wanted to use was nicer than I thought so rather than put yet another weird shap...
By: FoodGeek

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:33:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-simple-wooden-cutting-board/
Make a simple wooden cutting board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/URD3/HD2RYJ93/F9HURD3HD2RYJ93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/URD3/HD2RYJ93/F9HURD3HD2RYJ93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/URD3/HD2RYJ93/F9HURD3HD2RYJ93.SMALL.jpg FoodGeek A couple of friends are getting married next month and since I know they like the cutting boards I've made for myself I thought I'd make one for them as a gift.  I don't have a table saw (or laser cutter) at home so I made it at techshop. I used a few pieces of cherry and a piece of purpleheart but...
By: FoodGeek

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:03:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/HIDDEN-KITCHEN-LID-AID/
HIDDEN KITCHEN LID AID - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/QHOO/HCJOCZTU/FHMQHOOHCJOCZTU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/QHOO/HCJOCZTU/FHMQHOOHCJOCZTU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/QHOO/HCJOCZTU/FHMQHOOHCJOCZTU.SMALL.jpg iceng Credits :    This Hidden kitchen Lid Aid  is based on Jayefuu's excellent  two lid holster instructable.    I had to make very quickly ( while my wife went dog walking with a friend ) and still be    completely removable in case of here unappreciative response    While I am not moving out soon, i...
By: iceng

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 16:10:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-coffee-roaster/
How to make a coffee roaster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/RLEI/HCV97N9H/FP2RLEIHCV97N9H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/RLEI/HCV97N9H/FP2RLEIHCV97N9H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/RLEI/HCV97N9H/FP2RLEIHCV97N9H.SMALL.jpg FoodGeek I've been roasting coffee at home for years using a homemade roasting drum on my gas grill using a rotisserie to spin it.  Unfortunately the last drum I built started rusting and was badly in need of replacement.  I built the previous roaster at home using a pair of mesh pencil cups, a hasp, hinge, ...
By: FoodGeek

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 19:22:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Periodic-Table-of-Herbs-and-Spices/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JYT8/HCJOBC80/F4BJYT8HCJOBC80.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JYT8/HCJOBC80/F4BJYT8HCJOBC80.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JYT8/HCJOBC80/F4BJYT8HCJOBC80.SMALL.jpg SinginLow I designed this magnetic spice rack after searching fruitlessly for a creative way to display all my spices. I loved the idea of a magnetic spice rack to go along with my magnetic knife rack, but store bought options were either too boring or too expensive. Then I found some test tube spice rack des...
By: SinginLow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 12:16:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-cookie-rings-and-a-test-batch-of-cookies/
Making cookie rings (and a test batch of cookies) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/QSNV/HCB8CV3D/F7OQSNVHCB8CV3D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/QSNV/HCB8CV3D/F7OQSNVHCB8CV3D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/QSNV/HCB8CV3D/F7OQSNVHCB8CV3D.SMALL.jpg FoodGeek Dorie Greenspan has been making these amazing looking "Jammer" cookies for a while.  We've never tried making them.  This presented a perfect excuse for me to try to improve my completely awful welding skills.  Here's how I made a set of 3" and 3.5" cookie rings.  I made them at techshop. Cut som...
By: FoodGeek

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:06:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-die-for-a-pasta-extruder/
How to make a die for a pasta extruder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/T42X/HCAXJCG5/FJTT42XHCAXJCG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/T42X/HCAXJCG5/FJTT42XHCAXJCG5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/T42X/HCAXJCG5/FJTT42XHCAXJCG5.SMALL.jpg FoodGeek I've had a really cool hand crank pasta extruder for a few years but there are limited options for brass or copper pasta dies that fit.  After making my espresso tamper out of a chunk of copper I thought I'd move on to a marginally more complicated project.  Here's the way I made a new pasta die.  I...
By: FoodGeek

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:39:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-espresso-tamper/
How to make an espresso tamper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/8BI5/HAQ31T72/F6I8BI5HAQ31T72.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/8BI5/HAQ31T72/F6I8BI5HAQ31T72.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/8BI5/HAQ31T72/F6I8BI5HAQ31T72.SMALL.jpg FoodGeek Here's my first Instructables project and I made it at Techshop. A shiny new 58.4mm espresso tamper!  I started with a 2.5"x12" copper round rod and a basic understanding of how to use a metal lathe and a vertical mill.  As it turns out, making a round thing into a smaller round thing just isn't tha...
By: FoodGeek

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:07:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Espresso-Knock-Box/
Wooden Espresso Knock Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/N1WD/HAQ3A8CD/F58N1WDHAQ3A8CD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/N1WD/HAQ3A8CD/F58N1WDHAQ3A8CD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/N1WD/HAQ3A8CD/F58N1WDHAQ3A8CD.SMALL.jpg langflood Wooden Espresso Knock Box Turn a utensil container into knock box. Way better than banging your portafilter in the sink, and cheaper than a retail one. This method can be used with any container with a wall thickness of .5" to .75" I used my wife's "Giadia Bamboo Utensil Holder" This has a wall thi...
By: langflood

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 09:52:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/keep-celery-fresh-for-weeks/
keep celery fresh for weeks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/3M2J/HAUNMKYK/FXB3M2JHAUNMKYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/3M2J/HAUNMKYK/FXB3M2JHAUNMKYK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/3M2J/HAUNMKYK/FXB3M2JHAUNMKYK.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink If you're anything like me you buy celery with the best intentions and then a week later it's soft, oddly colored and a little funky. I love celery, but I just don't use it all that often. This is a trick I found on the internets for keeping celery fresh that actually works! what you need: It's ...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-Knife-Block-Design-Martin-Robitsch/
Universal Knife Block (Design Martin Robitsch) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/72M1/HA4MH5PA/FE472M1HA4MH5PA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/72M1/HA4MH5PA/FE472M1HA4MH5PA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/72M1/HA4MH5PA/FE472M1HA4MH5PA.SMALL.jpg strooom Martin Robitsch designed this knife block, and I immediately loved it. Because it is quite expensive, but not too hard to make one yourself, I decided to contribute another instructable. Materials : 4 pieces of 255 mm * 140mm * 9 mm (10" * 5.5" * 3/8") in nice solid wood (I used Oak), these will b...
By: strooom

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 07:18:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Sharpening-System-with-A-Sharpening-Stone-a/
Make a Sharpening System with A Sharpening Stone and Sharpen Knives - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/ZV98/H9T4QPH9/FTHZV98H9T4QPH9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/ZV98/H9T4QPH9/FTHZV98H9T4QPH9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/ZV98/H9T4QPH9/FTHZV98H9T4QPH9.SMALL.jpg Wilmette When a stone is used to sharpen a knife, the sharpening process will be effective when the knife is stroked against the stone at a consistent bevel angle.. If the blade is stroked against the stone at  different angle, the sharpening  process will fail. But it is difficult to learn to make the stro...
By: Wilmette

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:05:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Kitchen-Knife/
Make a Kitchen Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/MIUX/H9T4F7RP/F4TMIUXH9T4F7RP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/MIUX/H9T4F7RP/F4TMIUXH9T4F7RP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/MIUX/H9T4F7RP/F4TMIUXH9T4F7RP.SMALL.jpg Sam DeRose This tutorial demonstrates how to make a kitchen knife out of a piece of new 0-1 tool steel. In this post I make my first knife, and I do my best to document each step and provide you with the knowledge I had going into it, and also what I learned and how I would have done it differently. As I said...
By: Sam DeRose

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 21:54:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Heatproof-your-mug-with-creative-sugru-designs/
Heatproof your mug with creative sugru designs! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/MR4E/H742SWC4/FH4MR4EH742SWC4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/MR4E/H742SWC4/FH4MR4EH742SWC4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/MR4E/H742SWC4/FH4MR4EH742SWC4.SMALL.jpg projectsugru This is a great project for creating custom designs on your mugs that can double up as a heatproof coaster! In this project we will show you how to create the grass and flowers design above, but see step 6 for some more inspiration. Sugru is ideal for this project because: It's soft to the tou...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:35:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Store-Left-over-Tomato-Paste/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/RWCH/H9142TRA/FQSRWCHH9142TRA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/RWCH/H9142TRA/FQSRWCHH9142TRA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/RWCH/H9142TRA/FQSRWCHH9142TRA.SMALL.jpg Chef Somer Have you ever noticed that most recipes usually call for a tablespoon or two of tomato paste so what happens to the rest of it?  We all know that it's unsafe to store the left overs in the tin can.  If you plan on using left overs within a day or two then transfer to a glass or plastic bowl and tigh...
By: Chef Somer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 07:37:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Avoid-the-Smell-and-Smoke-Season-a-Wok-on-the-BB/
Avoid the Smell and Smoke - Season a Wok on the BBQ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/E28M/H8OJEO0V/FGXE28MH8OJEO0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/E28M/H8OJEO0V/FGXE28MH8OJEO0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/E28M/H8OJEO0V/FGXE28MH8OJEO0V.SMALL.jpg noahw Seasoning a wok is an unavoidably smelly and smokey process that involves intentionally heating an oil or fat past its smoke point to deposit several sturdy layers of carbon based black patina upon the bare steel wok surface.  Most directions that tell folks how to season their wok start off with bi...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:00:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Sous-Vide/
DIY Sous Vide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/2AIJ/H8AZK1SM/FE32AIJH8AZK1SM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/2AIJ/H8AZK1SM/FE32AIJH8AZK1SM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/2AIJ/H8AZK1SM/FE32AIJH8AZK1SM.SMALL.jpg robertdavidmartinez Sous Vide is a wonderful cooking technique to get the most out of your meats. However, actual off-the-shelf sous vide setups can run in the hundreds of dollars. Here's an alternative approach the uses an analog slow cooker, an aquarium controller, and a laser-cut plywood enclosure.  Full Discloser:...
By: robertdavidmartinez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 23:07:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vastly-Improve-a-Wok-Ring/
Vastly Improve a Wok Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/8LD5/H82UHZSP/FIX8LD5H82UHZSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/8LD5/H82UHZSP/FIX8LD5H82UHZSP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/8LD5/H82UHZSP/FIX8LD5H82UHZSP.SMALL.jpg noahw Cutting notches into your wok ring so that it can nest with your stove burner grating vastly improves wok stability and functionality on a normal "renters stove".   But Noah - why don't you just remove the steel burner grating and place the ring onto the stove surface like everyone else? Well, bec...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:29:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-High-Power-LED-Under-Cabinet-Lighting-Great-/
High Power LED Under Cabinet Lighting DIY - Great looking and BRIGHT @ only 23w! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/XX22/H7W4T8GR/FY2XX22H7W4T8GR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/XX22/H7W4T8GR/FY2XX22H7W4T8GR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/XX22/H7W4T8GR/FY2XX22H7W4T8GR.SMALL.jpg ajmckay First off, let me explain that "High Power LEDs" should probably read "High Intensity LEDs".  By my calculations this whole setup uses about 23w of electricity. Anyways, after getting new kitchen cabinets and getting a nice shiny granite counter top installed it was time to get some truly impressiv...
By: ajmckay

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 22:13:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Spoon-into-a-Spork-Knife/
Convert a Spoon into a Spork & Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/LLG4/H7URGM85/FCJLLG4H7URGM85.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/LLG4/H7URGM85/FCJLLG4H7URGM85.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/LLG4/H7URGM85/FCJLLG4H7URGM85.SMALL.jpg vkoudymov This instructable will show you how to convert a cheap stainless steel spoon into a spork & knife. From top to bottom, it has fork prongs, a spoon bowel, and finally the handle has been sharpened to act as a knife. The motivation? This instrument and a large soup bowl are practically the two most u...
By: vkoudymov

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 18:44:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Single-Crochet-Pot-Holder-1/
Super Simple Single Crochet Pot Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/7WD3/H742ZUL2/F027WD3H742ZUL2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/7WD3/H742ZUL2/F027WD3H742ZUL2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/7WD3/H742ZUL2/F027WD3H742ZUL2.SMALL.jpg crystals creations This cute pot holder pattern is perfect for leftover yarn. It's so simple that any beginning crocheter that knows how to chain and single crochet can easily follow. It is worked with two strands at a time so the finished product is extra thick to prevent burned fingers when removing hot pans from th...
By: crystals creations

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:22:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Veras-Puding-Jam-Cupcakes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/QQZO/H74305BN/FX6QQZOH74305BN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/QQZO/H74305BN/FX6QQZOH74305BN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/QQZO/H74305BN/FX6QQZOH74305BN.SMALL.jpg cupcakesgarden Hello everybody, My name is Vera and I'm cupcakes lover and owner of Cupcakes Garden, blog where I showcase delicious cupcake recipes and ideas from web. My idea is to make large cupcakes collection easy to find with many categories . I've showcased about 400 recipes till now and give focus only to...
By: cupcakesgarden

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:14:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Sandwich-Wrapper/
DIY Sandwich Wrapper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/B29C/H703Q5UJ/F79B29CH703Q5UJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/B29C/H703Q5UJ/F79B29CH703Q5UJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/B29C/H703Q5UJ/F79B29CH703Q5UJ.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall Although sandwiches are not the most favorite thing to send in a lunch anymore, there are times when it is just the right thing.  I found this PUL (think waterproof) with cute little owls on it, what I like best was the little message each owl sends, especially “Whoooo loves you?”  The sand...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:06:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-roast-Chiles-The-EASY-and-fast-way/
How to roast fresh Chiles- The EASY and fast way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FO7/BNCM/GP2DLE6C/FO7BNCMGP2DLE6C.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO7/BNCM/GP2DLE6C/FO7BNCMGP2DLE6C.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO7/BNCM/GP2DLE6C/FO7BNCMGP2DLE6C.SMALL.jpg bajablue Canned Chiles (even the fire-roasted ones) cannot hold a red-hot candle to freshly roasted chiles.   You don't need a spendy culinary torch. You don't need to stand at your stove top and roast over an open flame. You don't need to babysit the chiles under your oven broiler or at the BBQ grill. Wha...
By: bajablue

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:25:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-zest-a-lemon/
how to zest a lemon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/SBBA/H5TUCKXC/FIGSBBAH5TUCKXC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/SBBA/H5TUCKXC/FIGSBBAH5TUCKXC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/SBBA/H5TUCKXC/FIGSBBAH5TUCKXC.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Well, this is not just about how to zest a lemon - you can zest any citrus fruit. What is zesting? It's removing the very outer layer of skin from a citrus fruit. Zest is a great way to add extra flavor to cooking and extra oomph to food and drink presentation. :D You can candy it, preserve it, dry...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:59:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Office-Coffee-Stapler/
The Office Coffee Stapler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/FLZR/H5TU9WMH/FD6FLZRH5TU9WMH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/FLZR/H5TU9WMH/FD6FLZRH5TU9WMH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/FLZR/H5TU9WMH/FD6FLZRH5TU9WMH.SMALL.jpg Kiteman The office coffee machine is broken.  The sharp bit that pierces the coffee pods is, well, missing. The workaround is to stab a hole in the pods with a nail. I figured I could go more extreme... Planning In my head, I saw a stapler with stabilisers.  When I did my manual thinking, it pretty muc...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:57:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kickin-Mitts/
Kickin' Mitts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/NPGE/H5TU9L2K/FG7NPGEH5TU9L2K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/NPGE/H5TU9L2K/FG7NPGEH5TU9L2K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/NPGE/H5TU9L2K/FG7NPGEH5TU9L2K.SMALL.jpg brypost What do you do with your old shoes? Mine find their way into my closet -- they're there as a backup to my current shoes. But I find that these shoes begin to aggregate; they pile up until I’m motivated to throw them out or donate them. So, I thought, what else can I do with these old soles? I dete...
By: brypost

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:12:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Cooking-More-Fun-by-Adding-Power-Tools/
Making Cooking More Fun by Adding Power Tools - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/WOZ0/H5ED7P1S/F34WOZ0H5ED7P1S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/WOZ0/H5ED7P1S/F34WOZ0H5ED7P1S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/WOZ0/H5ED7P1S/F34WOZ0H5ED7P1S.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos When you think of power tools in the kitchen, you generally picture renovations and remodeling projects. However, they can also be quite useful in food preparation. But why would you ever want to use a cordless drill while cooking. Simply because it is fun. In this instructable I am going to sh...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2012 16:06:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chopping-board/
Chopping board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBF/NNSL/KZ8EZBF8B84/FBFNNSLKZ8EZBF8B84.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBF/NNSL/KZ8EZBF8B84/FBFNNSLKZ8EZBF8B84.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBF/NNSL/KZ8EZBF8B84/FBFNNSLKZ8EZBF8B84.SMALL.jpg radiorental You know, for chopping stuff. Has a strainer for straining stuff that you chopped Cut wood The board is made up of smaller pieces of oak. Edges a sanded, holes drilled for the dowels, glued and clamped. Cut out waste wood Run outside edges through a router to round off the corners. Pencil o...
By: radiorental

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:41:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-School-Bamboo-Cups/
Clean, Chic Bamboo Cups - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/Y39G/H4AGJVJU/FE1Y39GH4AGJVJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/Y39G/H4AGJVJU/FE1Y39GH4AGJVJU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/Y39G/H4AGJVJU/FE1Y39GH4AGJVJU.SMALL.jpg slylee I've always loved drinking out of naturally formed substances. I like the look and feel of bamboo. In addition, bamboo is tough and durable. There are a ton of places you can buy bamboo cups online, but those are dime a dozen. I'll outline how to craft your own, custom bamboo cup. It is unique, and...
By: slylee

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:43:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Drink-Muddlers/
Custom Drink Muddlers (+ The Perfect Mojito Recipe) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/UW81/H4AGIY2G/FW4UW81H4AGIY2G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/UW81/H4AGIY2G/FW4UW81H4AGIY2G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/UW81/H4AGIY2G/FW4UW81H4AGIY2G.SMALL.jpg slylee Its summertime, and you know what that means......no not mosquitos- the bat house you built should take care of those.....it means mojitos! But before you start making my favorite (and Hemingway's favorite) mixed drink, you'll need something to crush, mash, and muddle those mint leaves. I will show...
By: slylee

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:01:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/American-Pie/
American Pie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/SEBB/H4AGJIV5/FW5SEBBH4AGJIV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/SEBB/H4AGJIV5/FW5SEBBH4AGJIV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/SEBB/H4AGJIV5/FW5SEBBH4AGJIV5.SMALL.jpg j9mosely Here's a red, white and blue pie with Stars and Stripes to help you celebrate the Fourth of July.  It's made with fresh strawberries and blueberries -- a real summer treat! Prepare the filling Start with about two cups each of fresh strawberries and blueberries.  Wash and slice the strawberries. ...
By: j9mosely

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 22:12:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Sous-Vide-Machines/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/7J1D/H337JSLF/F1U7J1DH337JSLF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/7J1D/H337JSLF/F1U7J1DH337JSLF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/7J1D/H337JSLF/F1U7J1DH337JSLF.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo There's no need to drop $500 on a home sous vide machine when you can make one yourself with easy to find parts! Check out these Instructables using everything from electric ovens to arduinos, and see how ingenious home chefs like yourself are hacking their way into the future of cooking.  Sous-...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2012 15:44:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-old-fashion-cookie-cutters/
How to make old fashion cookie cutters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/ZPL1/H2WEPRKV/F61ZPL1H2WEPRKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/ZPL1/H2WEPRKV/F61ZPL1H2WEPRKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/ZPL1/H2WEPRKV/F61ZPL1H2WEPRKV.SMALL.jpg JessicaM. In this adventure we will be making some old fashion cookie cutters using some scrap I found, some simple tools and a TIG welder. Of course when you make your cookie cutters you will want to use some nice clean material.  I just used some scrap to demonstrate how easy it is to make these!  You can m...
By: JessicaM.

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:29:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Beverage-Coasters/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/2WX8/H2MYDJQJ/FMU2WX8H2MYDJQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/2WX8/H2MYDJQJ/FMU2WX8H2MYDJQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/2WX8/H2MYDJQJ/FMU2WX8H2MYDJQJ.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Custom laser cut coasters for every drink!  These coasters look awesome in any kitchen and can be used for brunch or drinks with friends.  Remember to give them a good stain and sealant to protect against stains. Materials and Tools 30" x 6" x 1/4" plywood Laser Cutter Wood Stain ***I made this a...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 16:13:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-Timer-for-kids/
Egg Timer for kids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/0YT0/H1YONHOW/FSB0YT0H1YONHOW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/0YT0/H1YONHOW/FSB0YT0H1YONHOW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/0YT0/H1YONHOW/FSB0YT0H1YONHOW.SMALL.jpg deksta This particular instructable is the process that i went through to design an egg timer using kids as my key market. well the kids parents really. I hope you enjoy the pics and the process. First we need the research and a moodboard or two for the client This part of the process has a large amoun...
By: deksta

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:18:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dish-Towel-Drawer-Holder/
Dish Towel Drawer Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/UCJQ/GY2SOEPG/FI5UCJQGY2SOEPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/UCJQ/GY2SOEPG/FI5UCJQGY2SOEPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/UCJQ/GY2SOEPG/FI5UCJQGY2SOEPG.SMALL.jpg noahw Using a screw, washer and binder clip I made a really simple, nearly free way to hold on to dish towels next to the sink so that they're always available to dry wet hands and dishes.  In my never ending quest to optimize my apartment kitchen into a functional cook space, I've come up with this simpl...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:56:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Line-Cook-Knife-Rack/
Line-Cook Knife Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FD3/T5BO/CPNEVYDWDRW/FD3T5BOCPNEVYDWDRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD3/T5BO/CPNEVYDWDRW/FD3T5BOCPNEVYDWDRW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD3/T5BO/CPNEVYDWDRW/FD3T5BOCPNEVYDWDRW.SMALL.jpg Leche de Pollo This knife rack will save you the $15.00 it costs to buy a more traditional magnetic strip style rack. It's super easy to make, looks cool, and will reward you everytime you head to the kitchen to make a nice dice of onion for your salsa verde. ps. I call it the "line-cook" because like me if you'r...
By: Leche de Pollo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2006 14:58:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Reclaimed-Wood-Magnetic-Knife-Rack-1/
Reclaimed Wood Magnetic Knife Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/B5MT/H1JUGVHH/FNQB5MTH1JUGVHH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/B5MT/H1JUGVHH/FNQB5MTH1JUGVHH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/B5MT/H1JUGVHH/FNQB5MTH1JUGVHH.SMALL.jpg nward-bopp I have been wanting to order high powered neodymium magnets for sometime now.. well my friend recommended k&j magnetics and i purchased 100 of their 5/16" D55 with 5 pounds of 'pull force'.. They are basically about the size of an eraser on a pencil.. to give you an idea how strong they are.. about ...
By: nward-bopp

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