http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 19:44:44 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-Timer-for-kids/
Egg Timer for kids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/0YT0/H1YONHOW/FSB0YT0H1YONHOW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/0YT0/H1YONHOW/FSB0YT0H1YONHOW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/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 19:18:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dish-Towel-Drawer-Holder/
Dish Towel Drawer Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/UCJQ/GY2SOEPG/FI5UCJQGY2SOEPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/UCJQ/GY2SOEPG/FI5UCJQGY2SOEPG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 23:56:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Line-Cook-Knife-Rack/
Line-Cook Knife Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/T5BO/CPNEVYDWDRW/FD3T5BOCPNEVYDWDRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/T5BO/CPNEVYDWDRW/FD3T5BOCPNEVYDWDRW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/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 22:58:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Reclaimed-Wood-Magnetic-Knife-Rack-1/
Reclaimed Wood Magnetic Knife Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/B5MT/H1JUGVHH/FNQB5MTH1JUGVHH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/B5MT/H1JUGVHH/FNQB5MTH1JUGVHH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:10:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Peel-Garlic-Quickly-With-A-Silpat/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/FK4O/GZCITSQR/FMXFK4OGZCITSQR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/FK4O/GZCITSQR/FMXFK4OGZCITSQR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/FK4O/GZCITSQR/FMXFK4OGZCITSQR.SMALL.jpg matthewabel This is pretty slick - I thought.  Peeling garlic is a real pain in the butt.  There's a couple of techniques I've seen online such as shaking in two bowls or plunging in hot water. You may have seen the silicone sleeves they sell expressly for peeling garlic.  They work really well, but I can't co...
By: matthewabel

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Mar 2012 19:31:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-oil-a-cutting-board/
How to oil a cutting board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/ZY2L/H19RVA4M/F9BZY2LH19RVA4M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/ZY2L/H19RVA4M/F9BZY2LH19RVA4M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/ZY2L/H19RVA4M/F9BZY2LH19RVA4M.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Oiling a cutting board is a very important part of kitchen maintenance. Oiling a cutting board helps it fend off odors and stains and keeps it from cracking. It also makes it easier to wash! I try to oil my cutting boards every couple weeks - but your time between oilings will vary with how often y...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:23:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fnork-20/
Fnork 2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/7836/H0OIZ7FU/FYL7836H0OIZ7FU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/7836/H0OIZ7FU/FYL7836H0OIZ7FU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/7836/H0OIZ7FU/FYL7836H0OIZ7FU.SMALL.jpg andrew.spencer.2 Here you can learn how to create the fnork 2.0. The previous sentence probably raised two questions, what is a fnork, and what was the first iteration. Fnork is a contraction of fork, knife, fork. The first iteration was simply those three items welded together. The fnork 2.0 offers increased func...
By: andrew.spencer.2

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 06:12:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-Substitutes/
Egg Substitutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/ILEQ/H0OJ2E0F/FRJILEQH0OJ2E0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/ILEQ/H0OJ2E0F/FRJILEQH0OJ2E0F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/ILEQ/H0OJ2E0F/FRJILEQH0OJ2E0F.SMALL.jpg shesparticular While some people are content enjoying gorgeous fluffy omelettes and rich, eggy custards, others prefer to get their sustenance elsewhere. Some might be avoiding fats or cholesterol, others might be vegan or vegetarian and want to avoid eggs as well as meat, but for those who don't like to nosh on o...
By: shesparticular

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 02:51:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-vacuum-chamber-for-sous-vide-and-the-kitchen/
DIY vacuum chamber for sous vide and the kitchen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/HDXA/GZMIUH9C/FX3HDXAGZMIUH9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/HDXA/GZMIUH9C/FX3HDXAGZMIUH9C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/HDXA/GZMIUH9C/FX3HDXAGZMIUH9C.SMALL.jpg Deeg This is my first attempt at a DIY home vacuum chamber for sous vide and marinating food in the kitchen.  I spent about $170 including the cost of a new vacuum pump.  Here's a demonstration: The chamber is a flat piece of high quality plastic (polycarbonate) laid on top of a flat pan or bowl.  Ru...
By: Deeg

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 03:13:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sous-vide-cooker-for-less-than-40/
Sous vide cooker for less than $40 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/1HZ4/GZMIUMBW/FYW1HZ4GZMIUMBW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/1HZ4/GZMIUMBW/FYW1HZ4GZMIUMBW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/1HZ4/GZMIUMBW/FYW1HZ4GZMIUMBW.SMALL.jpg burkelashell sous vide [soo VEED] French for "under vacuum," sous vide is a cooking process in which food is encased in an airtight plastic pouch (typically vacuum sealed) and cooked for a long period of time at a (precise) low temperature.   Using traditional methods of cooking, you might put a steak on a 750 ...
By: burkelashell

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:02:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Cut-up-a-Whole-Fryer-Chicken-for-the-cutle/
How to Cut up a Whole Fryer Chicken (for the cutlery impaired like me) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/GGVA/GZKG2UXL/FRMGGVAGZKG2UXL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/GGVA/GZKG2UXL/FRMGGVAGZKG2UXL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/GGVA/GZKG2UXL/FRMGGVAGZKG2UXL.SMALL.jpg barefootbohemian There are several reasons I never learned to cut up a whole fryer, least of those being it is really a nasty kind of job.  Spending more than a few years living as vegetarian or vegan certainly didn't help me to learn any sort of butchering skills, or even have the desire to learn such things.  I di...
By: barefootbohemian

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 22:42:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Apothecary-labeled-test-tube-spice-rack/
Apothecary-labeled test tube spice rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/62SS/GYQFN3E8/FG162SSGYQFN3E8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/62SS/GYQFN3E8/FG162SSGYQFN3E8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/62SS/GYQFN3E8/FG162SSGYQFN3E8.SMALL.jpg SwampDragons This instructable is based on noahw's Test Tube Spice Rack, and I used his links to find my test tubes, corks, and o-rings.  However, this instructable contains the addition of labels and the rack is constructed differently. For this instructable, you will need: For the rack ~a power drill ~1/8 an...
By: SwampDragons

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:58:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Profiterole-au-Creme-Citron/
Profiterole á la creme dé Citron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/078R/GYUY0XBC/FQE078RGYUY0XBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/078R/GYUY0XBC/FQE078RGYUY0XBC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/078R/GYUY0XBC/FQE078RGYUY0XBC.SMALL.jpg barefootbohemian AKA Lemon Filled Cream Puffs (it just sounds more appetizing in French.  I found out at the last minute I would be having some family come by for tea tomorrow, so I immediately panicked.  I knew there was very little I could pull out and make at the last minute, and that my refrigerator had become ...
By: barefootbohemian

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:56:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Knife-Skills/
Basic Knife Skills - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/NHIN/GYQFRQ6D/FSYNHINGYQFRQ6D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/NHIN/GYQFRQ6D/FSYNHINGYQFRQ6D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/NHIN/GYQFRQ6D/FSYNHINGYQFRQ6D.SMALL.jpg mr_jase There's no need to take a chefs course to learn how to use a knife properly, as long as you know how to hold a knife, you can cut all sorts of foods neatly and professionally, follow these simple steps and you can cut foods with ease and without cutting off your fingers, which is always good. Always...
By: mr_jase

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:59:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Fear-Jalapeo-Chopping-Prep/
*No Fear* Jalapeño Chopping Prep! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/WPD0/GYQES3S1/FBTWPD0GYQES3S1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/WPD0/GYQES3S1/FBTWPD0GYQES3S1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/WPD0/GYQES3S1/FBTWPD0GYQES3S1.SMALL.jpg barefootbohemian Do not fear the simple little green pepper known as the jalapeño, when handled properly you will be able to enjoy it's succulent savory heat in any recipe you choose! It only takes a moment to master cutting, chopping or dicing one up without loosing an eye to the heat of capsaicin. And besides the...
By: barefootbohemian

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:42:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rescuing-Cast-Iron/
Rescuing Cast Iron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/AYTC/GYR36D87/F6RAYTCGYR36D87.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/AYTC/GYR36D87/F6RAYTCGYR36D87.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/AYTC/GYR36D87/F6RAYTCGYR36D87.SMALL.jpg theabion Cast iron is an amazing cooking surface. Heavy and thick, it acts as an amazing heat reservoir and is excellent for searing steaks and other fine meats at your disposal.  Many a time, an unskilled, forgetful, or uninformed aspiring chef will let the pan soak, leave it in a moist place, or even acci...
By: theabion

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:44:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Sweat-Roasted-Chile-Peppers/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/65LU/GYQFHEOJ/FZ965LUGYQFHEOJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/65LU/GYQFHEOJ/FZ965LUGYQFHEOJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/65LU/GYQFHEOJ/FZ965LUGYQFHEOJ.SMALL.jpg bajablue Here's a new technique for cleaning/peeling roasted peppers. This simpler approach occurred to me one afternoon when I was in a hurry to make Mexican Tostada Pizzas. It's SO much faster and cleaner than the traditional method.  I timed this process and it took 1 minute and 8 seconds to roast AND pe...
By: bajablue

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:50:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Removing-Eggshell-Bits-from-Eggs/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/6G4L/GYSIM5TF/FLL6G4LGYSIM5TF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/6G4L/GYSIM5TF/FLL6G4LGYSIM5TF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/6G4L/GYSIM5TF/FLL6G4LGYSIM5TF.SMALL.jpg shesparticular Even if your careful, from time to time it happens - tiny bits of eggshell get into your eggs. You could just leave them there and have a little extra calcium carbonate in your diet, but not everyone enjoys a sandy crunch in their fluffy soufflé. A spoon could work, or you could fish around with you...
By: shesparticular

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:59:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Mess-Way-To-EASILY-and-ACCURATELY-Measure-Solid/
No Mess Way To EASILY and ACCURATELY Measure Solid Shortening, Butter, or Margarine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/K603/GYPNS1JT/FDFK603GYPNS1JT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/K603/GYPNS1JT/FDFK603GYPNS1JT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/K603/GYPNS1JT/FDFK603GYPNS1JT.SMALL.jpg MaryT8M You know what a mess you can have trying to measure out soft, greasy stuff like solid shortening, or margarine. Not to mention you might not get an accurate measurement. You might be leaving behind a lot of your ingredient. This is a quick, easy, LESS messy way to measure. Step 1: Utensils.....No...
By: MaryT8M

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:43:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ammunition-Box-Tea-Organizer/
Ammunition Box Tea Organizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/LTRQ/GY65Q76K/F58LTRQGY65Q76K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/LTRQ/GY65Q76K/F58LTRQGY65Q76K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/LTRQ/GY65Q76K/F58LTRQGY65Q76K.SMALL.jpg replayground This project is designed by RePlayGround, an eco-crafty company that designs do-it-yourself projects from the stuff you'd otherwise throw in the trash.  You can visit us at www.replayground.com. These instructions will show you how to upcycle a rifle ammunition box into a cute tea packet organizer!...
By: replayground

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 17:10:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Feel-Like-A-Queen-Coffee-Machine/
The "Feel Like A Queen Coffee Machine" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/OBPF/GXUZIMH6/FKEOBPFGXUZIMH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/OBPF/GXUZIMH6/FKEOBPFGXUZIMH6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/OBPF/GXUZIMH6/FKEOBPFGXUZIMH6.SMALL.jpg biochemtronics This is actually a remote controlled coffee maker, but my wife, Semone, calls it her "Feel Like A Queen Coffee Machine" because she can start it without getting out of bed in in the mornings. Check out the short video below.   . How this project came about Like a lot of people, my wife c...
By: biochemtronics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 22:30:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Test-Tube-Spice-Rack/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/8MTO/GXUZEJ9E/FBG8MTOGXUZEJ9E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/8MTO/GXUZEJ9E/FBG8MTOGXUZEJ9E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/8MTO/GXUZEJ9E/FBG8MTOGXUZEJ9E.SMALL.jpg noahw Here's a test tube spice rack that I made to hold all of my spices.  I tried to improve upon previous test tube spice racks that I've seen by using a nice looking piece of bamboo plywood and by using oversized O rings to "float" the tubes in the rack and eliminate the base plate.  Also, my kitchen i...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:44:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-Way-to-Season-Cast-Iron-Pans-Flax-Seed-Oil/
Best Way to Season Cast Iron Pans - Flax Seed Oil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/T2B3/GXUZ7K2B/F3WT2B3GXUZ7K2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/T2B3/GXUZ7K2B/F3WT2B3GXUZ7K2B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/T2B3/GXUZ7K2B/F3WT2B3GXUZ7K2B.SMALL.jpg noahw I try to use cast iron cookware whenever possible.  It has excellent heat dispersion properties, life long build quality, and an inherent ability to cook foods with exceptional control at both high and low heats.  It works on all kinds of stoves, electric, gas, induction - even a fire pit while camp...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:55:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cumin-Centipede-Spice-Dash-Rack/
Cumin Centipede (Spice Dash Rack) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/WHJJ/GXEI6I0N/F1LWHJJGXEI6I0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/WHJJ/GXEI6I0N/F1LWHJJGXEI6I0N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/WHJJ/GXEI6I0N/F1LWHJJGXEI6I0N.SMALL.jpg annahowardshaw Ever need just a dash of cinnamon or a touch of paprika but your spices all over the kitchen and/or in non-shaker containers?  Cumin Centipede here can hang out on your counter with just the perfect amount of each spice ready to be dispensed instantly!  Cumin Centipede holds way more than just cumi...
By: annahowardshaw

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:50:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Watermelon-Sugar-Cookies/
Watermelon Sugar Cookies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/DSUC/GX5XKLB5/FODDSUCGX5XKLB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/DSUC/GX5XKLB5/FODDSUCGX5XKLB5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/DSUC/GX5XKLB5/FODDSUCGX5XKLB5.SMALL.jpg Megans Cookin This fun and tasty sugar cookie looks like a slice of watermelon. Roll and cut dough Roll either homemade or store bought sugar cookie dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out circles with a cookie cutter or biscuit cutter. Using a dough scraper or a sharp knife, cut each circle in half. Using a ...
By: Megans Cookin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:11:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Candy-Cane-Cookies/
Christmas Candy Cane Cookies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/OD64/GWF5UK5F/FGFOD64GWF5UK5F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/OD64/GWF5UK5F/FGFOD64GWF5UK5F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/OD64/GWF5UK5F/FGFOD64GWF5UK5F.SMALL.jpg GreenZoneDezines I have been baking these cookies ever since I was old enough to roll the cookies into candy canes.  This is one of the first cookies my mom taught me how to make and one of the first holiday  cookies I taught my boys to make at Christmas.  While they look a bit complicated, they are actually pretty ...
By: GreenZoneDezines

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2012 05:58:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Enhanced-Baking-Sheet/
Sugru-Footed Baking Sheet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/Q52T/GUR6IHNT/FU5Q52TGUR6IHNT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/Q52T/GUR6IHNT/FU5Q52TGUR6IHNT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/Q52T/GUR6IHNT/FU5Q52TGUR6IHNT.SMALL.jpg annahowardshaw Don't have cooling racks or want to be prepared to set down a cookie sheet posthaste? Protect your counter tops from burns by adding protective Sugru feet around the edges. Be aware that Sugru is recommended for use in the -76°C (-60°C) to 356°F (180°C) range.  So perfect for most cookies at 325°F...
By: annahowardshaw

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 08:50:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cutting-floor-Board/
Cutting (floor) Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/BX2L/GWF5UBAY/FTPBX2LGWF5UBAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/BX2L/GWF5UBAY/FTPBX2LGWF5UBAY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/BX2L/GWF5UBAY/FTPBX2LGWF5UBAY.SMALL.jpg wholman Cutting boards are a valuable, and, at times, under-appreciated kitchen accessory.  In this plastic age, we have been overrun with sick, milky-white slabs of questionable origin, claiming to be safe and clean.  After a few weeks, you end up with a scarred, savaged scrap, un-saveable, collecting crud...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:20:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Personal-Tee-Tray/
Personal Tea Tray - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/JMOD/GWF5TM66/FF2JMODGWF5TM66.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/JMOD/GWF5TM66/FF2JMODGWF5TM66.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/JMOD/GWF5TM66/FF2JMODGWF5TM66.SMALL.jpg laxap For a last-minute gift, I gathered some wood leftovers, and got inspiration from two nice little door handles. The result is a small, long and modern-styled personal tea tray. Needed Stuff Materials: - mini door handles, - wood bard, - 3mm thick plywood. - wood glue, linseed oil. Tools: - rout...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:46:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Host-a-Cheese-Tasting-Party/
Host a Cheese Tasting Party - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/HTZB/GN4D090H/FVYHTZBGN4D090H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/HTZB/GN4D090H/FVYHTZBGN4D090H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/HTZB/GN4D090H/FVYHTZBGN4D090H.SMALL.jpg supersoftdrink Cheese is wonderful stuff.  Some of us get stuck in a rut, though, and only regularly eat a couple types of cheese.  A cheese tasting party is a great way to try new varieties, reconsider some of your favorites, and rethink the way you taste cheese in general. Tasting parties don't need to be forma...
By: supersoftdrink

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 05:23:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Redneck-Traveling-Wine-Chalice/
Redneck Traveling Wine Chalice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/GJE4/GVQHPYRP/FQKGJE4GVQHPYRP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/GJE4/GVQHPYRP/FQKGJE4GVQHPYRP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/GJE4/GVQHPYRP/FQKGJE4GVQHPYRP.SMALL.jpg laserline Stylish and practical, this highfalutin goblet goes where no other will.  It is equally at home in a five star hotel, as it is primitive camping with the wildcats and grizzly bears.  Best of all, it won't spill while you are not drinking from it.  Water, Dom Perignon, or That bad batch of homemade c...
By: laserline

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 04:07:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Custom-Etcht-Glasses/
How To Make Custom Etched Glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/TDDG/GV4BPIDG/F5STDDGGV4BPIDG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/TDDG/GV4BPIDG/F5STDDGGV4BPIDG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/TDDG/GV4BPIDG/F5STDDGGV4BPIDG.SMALL.jpg TinkeringProductions The other day I learned how to use a sand blaster and you know how when you learn a new skill your mind explodes with possible uses.  That happens to me and sometimes I get so many random ideas bouncing around in my head I wake up in the middle of the night.  This is the project that woke me up at 3...
By: TinkeringProductions

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:22:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-De-Seed-a-Tomato/
How to De-Seed a Tomato - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/0UA2/GUVU8OQP/FBB0UA2GUVU8OQP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/0UA2/GUVU8OQP/FBB0UA2GUVU8OQP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/0UA2/GUVU8OQP/FBB0UA2GUVU8OQP.SMALL.jpg ale-8-1 Today we are going to learn how to remove the seeds from a tomato.  If you are to make salsa or perhaps ceviche, you may need to remove the seeds.  There are several techniques, but I like the one I use. Starting out Cut off the top and bottom of the tomato and reserve them.   It is somewhat i...
By: ale-8-1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:03:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pencil-organizer/
Re_write the organizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/ZRR2/GUQ4FS1M/FCKZRR2GUQ4FS1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/ZRR2/GUQ4FS1M/FCKZRR2GUQ4FS1M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/ZRR2/GUQ4FS1M/FCKZRR2GUQ4FS1M.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier RE_write from Samuel Bernier on Vimeo. Watch these instructions Get a lot of used pencils You will need a lot of pencil tips. First cut them to the same size : approximatively 2,5 inches Then, sharpen the tips just a little bit. Just to remove the corners. (this will help you f...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 03:15:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hack-the-Ember-Sous-Vide-controller-into-a-/
How to hack the Ember Sous Vide controller into a Crockpot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/0QGD/GUM34KFW/FE20QGDGUM34KFW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/0QGD/GUM34KFW/FE20QGDGUM34KFW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/0QGD/GUM34KFW/FE20QGDGUM34KFW.SMALL.jpg Ozenbac The Lower East Kitchen has a great open source sous vide controller called the Ember. I was lucky enough to meet the LEK people at BioCurious where they did a class where we built the Ember controller and got to try some steak out of one they already built! I recommend both. I'm not going to go ove...
By: Ozenbac

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 01:25:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-tea-towel-magnetic-with-sugru-video/
Make your tea towel magnetic with sugru (+ video) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/09VB/GTY4RRYB/FOL09VBGTY4RRYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/09VB/GTY4RRYB/FOL09VBGTY4RRYB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/09VB/GTY4RRYB/FOL09VBGTY4RRYB.SMALL.jpg projectsugru It's incredibly satisfying to watch a tea towel fly across the kitchen and snap onto the fridge door. We couldn't resist taking them outdoors though :) <br> This hack was inspired by quartertone's very awesome magnetised kitchen towel, we fe...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:31:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Custom-Wooden-Baking-Dish/
Make a Custom Wooden Baking Dish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/WJ36/GTQVP66X/F2FWJ36GTQVP66X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/WJ36/GTQVP66X/F2FWJ36GTQVP66X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/WJ36/GTQVP66X/F2FWJ36GTQVP66X.SMALL.jpg technoplastique Cute little cardboard mini loaf pans and fancy cupcake liners are super trendy in specialty stores, but I wanted something a little fancier for gift giving. I picked up some food safe glue and some untreated wood veneer and made exactly what I had in mind. After a couple of prototypes I have a worki...
By: technoplastique

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:31:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Custom-wine-rack/
Easy, Custom wine rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/J7F8/GSYEPNKZ/F8WJ7F8GSYEPNKZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/J7F8/GSYEPNKZ/F8WJ7F8GSYEPNKZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/J7F8/GSYEPNKZ/F8WJ7F8GSYEPNKZ.SMALL.jpg slylee I decided I wanted a nice place to store my wine (cheap wine).  There are some interesting wine racks online, but most are quite pricey. Being a poor graduate student, I opted to make one.   I sought simplicity and functionality in my design. I also wanted something that was collapsable if need be....
By: slylee

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:47:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Free-Splash-Proof-Recipe-Book/
Hand Free Splash Proof Recipe Book - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/DSFI/GSUSOOW3/FZEDSFIGSUSOOW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/DSFI/GSUSOOW3/FZEDSFIGSUSOOW3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/DSFI/GSUSOOW3/FZEDSFIGSUSOOW3.SMALL.jpg WayfinderAli I wanted tons of features in a recipe book, none of which I could find in store bought books, so I made my own. Here were my requirements: 1. didn't take up space on my counter while I was using it 2. was splash-proof in case I spilled ingredients on it 3. I could look at quickly and easily and not ...
By: WayfinderAli

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Oct 2011 23:51:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Hanging-Pan-Rack/
Easy Hanging Pan Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/T8XB/GT2P3DEM/FP0T8XBGT2P3DEM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/T8XB/GT2P3DEM/FP0T8XBGT2P3DEM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/T8XB/GT2P3DEM/FP0T8XBGT2P3DEM.SMALL.jpg sneilsen Stacking pans, particularly ones with non-stick coatings, can easily damage them. I was running out of space in my kitchen cupboards, so I decided I wanted a hanging pan rack to store some of my pots and pans. Commercially available models were either too expensive or did not meet the tight space re...
By: sneilsen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:38:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Box-food-dehydrator/
Box food dehydrator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/KT7R/GSNQEFB9/FI1KT7RGSNQEFB9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/KT7R/GSNQEFB9/FI1KT7RGSNQEFB9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/KT7R/GSNQEFB9/FI1KT7RGSNQEFB9.SMALL.jpg bmwonderly Inspired by the Food Jammers, these are plans for a food dehydrator based on the one they used to dehydrate a turkey.  Mine will mostly be used for fruits and jerky but you can literally dehydrate anything with it and if you have access to a junkyard and thrift stores you can find a lot of the major...
By: bmwonderly

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:00:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Knuckle-Duster-Meat-Tenderizer/
Knuckle Duster Meat Tenderizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/51SY/GRTHP6HN/FYV51SYGRTHP6HN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/51SY/GRTHP6HN/FYV51SYGRTHP6HN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/51SY/GRTHP6HN/FYV51SYGRTHP6HN.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast I like my meat a little on the tender side. But I don't have a meat tenderizer. It always seemed like an unnecessarily bulky kitchen tool that I'd rarely use. The shape of a regular meat tenderizer (the one that is basically a modded hammer) is perfectly shaped to get stuck in drawers, and it's not ...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:42:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Spice-Rack/
Steampunk Spice Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/8A4I/GRTHM0BS/FFP8A4IGRTHM0BS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/8A4I/GRTHM0BS/FFP8A4IGRTHM0BS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/8A4I/GRTHM0BS/FFP8A4IGRTHM0BS.SMALL.jpg tlowman I needed a spice rack to bring with me to college, and my dad has just discovered the wonders of steampunk.   And so....the steampunk spice rack was born. Cut and file copper pipe. Using a pipe cutter, cut copper pipe into 28 1.5-inch pieces.  We used 1/2" copper pipe that we had lying around, b...
By: tlowman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:12:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Chopstick-Trivet-Hot-Pads/
Chopstick Trivet / Hot Pads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/90UC/GQYGKW5M/FV490UCGQYGKW5M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/90UC/GQYGKW5M/FV490UCGQYGKW5M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/90UC/GQYGKW5M/FV490UCGQYGKW5M.SMALL.jpg eliteMET I saw the weekly challenge for chopsticks and for some reason, this popped into my head. They actually turned out pretty nice. I will have to use them to see how durable they are. Wood is good for heat resistance (NOT FLAME...) and that's why they use wooden utensils in most kitchens. I hope they la...
By: eliteMET

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Aug 2011 20:24:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-pot-rack-and-update-your-kitchen-for-under/
Build a pot rack and update your kitchen for under $100 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/7DML/GQ5QCW9P/F8R7DMLGQ5QCW9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/7DML/GQ5QCW9P/F8R7DMLGQ5QCW9P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/7DML/GQ5QCW9P/F8R7DMLGQ5QCW9P.SMALL.jpg jmitch77 We love the look of a hanging pot holder in the kitchen, but since we have a galley style kitchen that is limited on space and don't have an island or an open area above the sink or stove, we came up with another idea.  We used to have a bar that I had built from a simple frame mounted to the wall w...
By: jmitch77

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:23:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Colored-Silverware/
Colored Silverware - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/6CL8/GQ5QC75M/FLL6CL8GQ5QC75M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/6CL8/GQ5QC75M/FLL6CL8GQ5QC75M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/6CL8/GQ5QC75M/FLL6CL8GQ5QC75M.SMALL.jpg christyhcook Add a little extra personality to your table with custom painted silverware! Choose any color to coordinate with your decor or mix things up with a variety of colors. This is so simple anyone can do it. What you will need Gather the following items: 1. Silverware of your choice (check your local...
By: christyhcook

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:31:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Backsplash-for-Renters/
Portable Backsplash for Renters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/BQYO/GMYNAQAL/F6ABQYOGMYNAQAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/BQYO/GMYNAQAL/F6ABQYOGMYNAQAL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/BQYO/GMYNAQAL/F6ABQYOGMYNAQAL.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast Do you have vertical slat blinds, beige carpet, and white walls? Are you renting in a place with a significant chunk of your savings tied up in your security deposit? Do you watch HGTV and salivate over the kitchen remodels while steadfastly refusing to even glance at your own bland room that happen...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:07:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetowel-magnetized-kitchen-towel/
Magnetowel (magnetized kitchen towel) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/IFLR/GONGHN03/FFOIFLRGONGHN03.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/IFLR/GONGHN03/FFOIFLRGONGHN03.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/IFLR/GONGHN03/FFOIFLRGONGHN03.SMALL.jpg quartertone I usually keep a kitchen towel draped over the handle of either the oven or the refrigerator. The problem with keeping it on the fridge or oven handle is that it takes some effort (perhaps minimal, but more than none) to thread the towel through the handle after using it. Draping it over the oven ha...
By: quartertone

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2011 19:24:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Orange-Foods-Colorful-cooking-without-artificial-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/RRZT/GO6V9VUZ/FRKRRZTGO6V9VUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/RRZT/GO6V9VUZ/FRKRRZTGO6V9VUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/RRZT/GO6V9VUZ/FRKRRZTGO6V9VUZ.SMALL.jpg kitchentablescraps It's week two of my colorful foods project: Orange foods. Where red foods can get their pigment from many different types of molecules, orange foods primarily get their pigment from carotenoids. Carotenoids can make red, yellow or orange pigments in plants. For animals they can satisfy several esse...
By: kitchentablescraps

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 17:44:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-spoon-and-fork/
Folding spoon-and-fork - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/ZN37/GKS0W9J8/FGCZN37GKS0W9J8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/ZN37/GKS0W9J8/FGCZN37GKS0W9J8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/ZN37/GKS0W9J8/FGCZN37GKS0W9J8.SMALL.jpg Drako84 Recently I was lazily surfing among newest Instructables, when I found a very inspiring. It's inspiring because it contains a link to an external blog , which contains a pic and a description of a thing that I've always wanted to own: a spoon and a fork together, but not a spork. In other words, a t...
By: Drako84

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