http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 23:48:00 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Candle-1/
Emergency Candle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/A4WX/HH11IHLZ/FD3A4WXHH11IHLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/A4WX/HH11IHLZ/FD3A4WXHH11IHLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/A4WX/HH11IHLZ/FD3A4WXHH11IHLZ.SMALL.jpg Therealoneofficialhunternorris This instructable will teach you how to make an emergency candle suitable for any occasion Materials Here is a list of what you will need: -candle/wax -candle wick/string -double boiler -plate -match book -scissors -altoid tin (or other small container) Melting The Wax Cut the wax into sma...
By: Therealoneofficialhunternorris

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 19:06:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Pocket-Sized-Fun-Intruder-Alarm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/0MV7/HGZO4EKS/F0W0MV7HGZO4EKS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/0MV7/HGZO4EKS/F0W0MV7HGZO4EKS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/0MV7/HGZO4EKS/F0W0MV7HGZO4EKS.SMALL.jpg bird123457 I hope you like this project! If you have any questions please feel free to leave them below.
By: bird123457

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-Hack-Make-your-own-Ziploc-bag/
How to make your own Ziploc bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/4JSV/HGZO5SV0/FQE4JSVHGZO5SV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/4JSV/HGZO5SV0/FQE4JSVHGZO5SV0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/4JSV/HGZO5SV0/FQE4JSVHGZO5SV0.SMALL.jpg Wrecker15 This tutorial is a really quick way on how to make your own Ziploc bag with the use of a plastic bottle and any open bag with a hole needing to be sealed for future use. Step 1: Sealed Bag Take any bag with a hole in it that needs to be sealed (i.e. a bag of rice). Simply seal the bag and minimiz...
By: Wrecker15

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 20:06:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-Milk-Jug-into-a-Dust-Pan-or-Scooper/
Turn a Milk Jug into a Dust Pan or Scooper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/8WMJ/HGU2PK87/FG08WMJHGU2PK87.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/8WMJ/HGU2PK87/FG08WMJHGU2PK87.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/8WMJ/HGU2PK87/FG08WMJHGU2PK87.SMALL.jpg banda1d Need a cheap dust pan? Something to scoop dirt with while gardening? Or a small shovel to build sand castles? Turn your old milk jug into all three of these things! Things You Need What you need: -an old milk jug -a sharpie -scissors -an X-Acto knife or something similar (optional) -a sponge wit...
By: banda1d

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 02:16:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Plastic-Bottle-as-a-Locker/
Use Plastic Bottle as a Bag Locker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/B3N9/HGU284HJ/FY4B3N9HGU284HJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/B3N9/HGU284HJ/FY4B3N9HGU284HJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/B3N9/HGU284HJ/FY4B3N9HGU284HJ.SMALL.jpg AlexXu We keep producing plastic bottles everyday in our life. Random disposal of those bottles may lead to potential pollution to our environment. Here, we introduce a simple way of reusing plastic bottles, to make it zip-loc of other plastic bags. By following the simple steps below, you'll get your own ...
By: AlexXu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 23:39:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-prevent-a-candle-wax-spillage-Making-wax-h/
How to prevent a candle wax spillage: Making wax holders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/8SQY/HGU2EHFH/F278SQYHGU2EHFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/8SQY/HGU2EHFH/F278SQYHGU2EHFH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/8SQY/HGU2EHFH/F278SQYHGU2EHFH.SMALL.jpg grad2013 Candles often spill on the candleholders and table. There is a simple way to prevent the spillage by making wax holders in few easy steps. Supplies - Thin cardboard packaging from a large 3.5 oz. (100 g) chocolate bar - The foil from the inner chocolate bar wrapping (or any aluminum foil) - Regul...
By: grad2013

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:54:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Cufflinks/
Emergency Cufflinks. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/2YQA/HGU2JH6J/FVN2YQAHGU2JH6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/2YQA/HGU2JH6J/FVN2YQAHGU2JH6J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/2YQA/HGU2JH6J/FVN2YQAHGU2JH6J.SMALL.jpg lllshreelll This is what happened to me the other day. I had my sleeves rolled up. After reaching office I realized it was one of those shirts with cufflink holes and of course I left the cufflinks at home! Step 1 - Get a Clip Easy fix, all you need is a U-clip! (or a 'paper clip' depending on where you l...
By: lllshreelll

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 11:24:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gypsy-Desk-for-Officies-Peripateticians-Office-B/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/ZYQI/HGU2JBHH/FJCZYQIHGU2JBHH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/ZYQI/HGU2JBHH/FJCZYQIHGU2JBHH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/ZYQI/HGU2JBHH/FJCZYQIHGU2JBHH.SMALL.jpg Gluon du net What is the problem? Well, I must admit that I am one of those persons who are renting their reproductive organs for money: time of my brain. I have to go to strange places, filled with strange peoples and fight for basic resources such as: - An access badge. - A project computer. - A working user a...
By: Gluon du net

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 04:12:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Removing-Stickers-with-Household-Products/
Removing Stickers with Household Products - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/1G88/HGH6RJB2/FVT1G88HGH6RJB2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/1G88/HGH6RJB2/FVT1G88HGH6RJB2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/1G88/HGH6RJB2/FVT1G88HGH6RJB2.SMALL.jpg kenkaniff Stickers; the bane of DVD/game cases the world over. Nothing is more frustrating than peeling off stickers from your things, scratching the finish, and often having sticky residues left behind. Moreover, if you want to try and remove these, you have to pay for expensive chemicals like Goo-Gone that ...
By: kenkaniff

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Reuse-Reuse-Beer-Cup-Edition/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/WX70/HGO9IQ6P/FE7WX70HGO9IQ6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/WX70/HGO9IQ6P/FE7WX70HGO9IQ6P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/WX70/HGO9IQ6P/FE7WX70HGO9IQ6P.SMALL.jpg Tater Zoid I like beer and know a lot of great people. I go to all of their parties. Years ago, I noticed that there were a ton of half full (optimist) cups everywhere. To circumvent this problem, (a big one if you don't like to see wasted beers) I started writing my name on my cup. I also brought my cup home ...
By: Tater Zoid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:14:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-automatic-closing-door-using-water/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/UWRA/HGIEVXYH/FZFUWRAHGIEVXYH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/UWRA/HGIEVXYH/FZFUWRAHGIEVXYH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/UWRA/HGIEVXYH/FZFUWRAHGIEVXYH.SMALL.jpg out-of-the-box  I am not the only one that has been annoyed by someone not closing my bed room door and from that comes this, an automatic closing door! After a while of wondering how I could make my door close by itself I realized I was over looking the simplicity in the task I wanted to acheive. Its so easy you ...
By: out-of-the-box

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 18:15:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Saving-Drawer-Space/
Saving Drawer Space. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/DTXZ/HGH6JGPB/FLNDTXZHGH6JGPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/DTXZ/HGH6JGPB/FLNDTXZHGH6JGPB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/DTXZ/HGH6JGPB/FLNDTXZHGH6JGPB.SMALL.jpg AlyyMizfortune Fold the shirt in half, make sure the graphics on the shirt are visible. (Fold it) On the part where the design isn't showing roll it up. Not rolling the graphic part helps identify the shirt from a distance after rolled. Put in drawer Do the rest! And there you go. Yo...
By: AlyyMizfortune

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 18:23:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Transform-a-fire-extinguisher-into-a-survival-dr/
Transform a fire extinguisher into a (survival) drinking bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/NI2O/HGIEVH76/F7LNI2OHGIEVH76.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/NI2O/HGIEVH76/F7LNI2OHGIEVH76.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/NI2O/HGIEVH76/F7LNI2OHGIEVH76.SMALL.jpg bricobart 'What can someone do with an old fire extinguisher?' was my question of the day. First some facts: - I love hacks - I've got such a thing at home - I never dismantled such a thing before - I'm a peaceful guy who didn't want to make another air cannon or rocket launcher - I lost my expensive hightec...
By: bricobart

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 08:20:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eco-friendly-Oil-Candle/
Eco-friendly Oil Candle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/I5AZ/HGH6Q6FK/FUII5AZHGH6Q6FK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/I5AZ/HGH6Q6FK/FUII5AZHGH6Q6FK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/I5AZ/HGH6Q6FK/FUII5AZHGH6Q6FK.SMALL.jpg fishik Super simple eco-friendly oil candle.  Takes 5 minutes to make.  Materials 1) Soda can 2) Olive oil 3) Piece of fabric (100% cotton) 4) Scissors Cut Cut soda can in half Fit Fit one half of the can into another Hole Make a little hole in the top of the can Olive oil Pour olive oil in...
By: fishik

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 21:09:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carpet-Coasters/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/WN5N/HGHAP2Y8/FA8WN5NHGHAP2Y8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/WN5N/HGHAP2Y8/FA8WN5NHGHAP2Y8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/WN5N/HGHAP2Y8/FA8WN5NHGHAP2Y8.SMALL.jpg Derbyz I got some carpet samples from a home supply store and tested out the different piles to see how well they supported a glass of water. I paired one thick and one thin pile sample, then glued them together using wood glue. I spread the wood glue around the cardboard side of the carpet sample with a p...
By: Derbyz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 19:33:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinduino-automated-blinds-via-Arduino/
Blinduino - automated blinds via Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/J1M1/HGH71C14/FEUJ1M1HGH71C14.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/J1M1/HGH71C14/FEUJ1M1HGH71C14.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/J1M1/HGH71C14/FEUJ1M1HGH71C14.SMALL.jpg akwok47 In this Instructable you will learn how to to use a DC motor, an Arduino microcontroller, and a few other electronic knick-knacks (unfortunately for some of you, I had access to and used a 3D printer in a pretty important way) to automate the control (via your ball-chain) of your blinds. My initial ...
By: akwok47

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 15:46:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-Money-Help-The-Environment/
Save Money & Help The Environment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SMALL.jpg the cat expert In this Instructable, I will teach you tips how to help the environment, help your wallet, and save the world.  Oh, and don't forget to vote for me in the Green Design Contest. Reduce Consumerism. people say it's awful, and never do anything about it. But if you cut down on the products you buy,...
By: the cat expert

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 19:51:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/From-Book-Shelf-To-Bed-Frame/
From Book Shelf To Bed Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/VURY/HGH715SP/FF6VURYHGH715SP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/VURY/HGH715SP/FF6VURYHGH715SP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/VURY/HGH715SP/FF6VURYHGH715SP.SMALL.jpg wtie When we were looking for a king sized bed frame, the price in the furniture store surprised us, since there were not many options for us to choose according to our banking account. That was also where my converting an old book shelf to a bed frame idea started. The advantages of this project are th...
By: wtie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 18:53:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Ice-Chips-instead-of-Ice-Cubes/
Making Ice Chips instead of Ice Cubes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/XVHA/HFPTF5AU/FOKXVHAHFPTF5AU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/XVHA/HFPTF5AU/FOKXVHAHFPTF5AU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/XVHA/HFPTF5AU/FOKXVHAHFPTF5AU.SMALL.jpg ezman Introduction Why should you make Ice Chips instead of Ice Cubes?  On one hand...  Ice Cubes have been the staple of any cold drink at parties, cookouts, festivals, etc.  They are used to fill coolers to go to the beach.  Furthermore when you go the store to buy Ice they sell it as a 5 lb bag of Cube...
By: ezman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 10:34:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mounting-flushable-wet-wipes-box-on-the-wall/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/KVVA/HFSHVYI6/FLTKVVAHFSHVYI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/KVVA/HFSHVYI6/FLTKVVAHFSHVYI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/KVVA/HFSHVYI6/FLTKVVAHFSHVYI6.SMALL.jpg hannesgrebin Made a short video intro here: http://youtu.be/7OzHNqZCGH0 Sorry for this 'being-high-on-drugs-effect'! This was Youtube trying to enhance the vid's shakiness. Deleted the original video and can't recover via YT — kind of scary :/
By: hannesgrebin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 06:30:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HD-5-Simple-Life-Hacks-Using-Bread-Clips-Part-6/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/64SH/HFSHW0IW/FVG64SHHFSHW0IW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/64SH/HFSHW0IW/FVG64SHHFSHW0IW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/64SH/HFSHW0IW/FVG64SHHFSHW0IW.SMALL.jpg CrazyRussianHacker HD 5 Simple Life Hacks Using Bread Clips Part 6
By: CrazyRussianHacker

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 22:46:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Change-a-pump-hand-lotion-bottle-to-a-plain-top/
Change a pump hand lotion bottle to a plain top - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/4EEW/HG85CGT0/F0K4EEWHG85CGT0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/4EEW/HG85CGT0/F0K4EEWHG85CGT0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/4EEW/HG85CGT0/F0K4EEWHG85CGT0.SMALL.jpg ClareBS When a pump hand lotion bottle is too empty to pump the thick lotion up, there's usually far too much lotion left to throw the bottle away. The red line shows how much lotion can be left in the bottle when the pump gives up. It's easy to remove the pump and close off the top to enable the bottle to ...
By: ClareBS

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 01:05:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-your-own-effective-Sitting-Down-Peeing-Sign/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/VBU1/HFPTETSA/FH5VBU1HFPTETSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/VBU1/HFPTETSA/FH5VBU1HFPTETSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/VBU1/HFPTETSA/FH5VBU1HFPTETSA.SMALL.jpg hannesgrebin Think I'm not of the wussy sort of guy, but find it disgusting having a clean bathroom and people visiting me not sitting down. That's why I came up with a normal version and a 'forced' version of the sign. Which I actually combined from 3 different images I found on the internet. Hope this helps! ...
By: hannesgrebin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 12:15:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Lighter-Hack/
Simple Lighter Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/43YS/HFPTJ55D/FRP43YSHFPTJ55D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/43YS/HFPTJ55D/FRP43YSHFPTJ55D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/43YS/HFPTJ55D/FRP43YSHFPTJ55D.SMALL.jpg Chikpeas Brother This simple lighter hack will show you how to make your bic pocket lighter produce a continuous flame. This is useful for when you want to hold the lighter sideways without burning your fingers. Materials All you need is a lighter and a roll of tape. Electrical tape works best. It's that simple...
By: Chikpeas Brother

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 22:46:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-Meditation-Labyrinth/
A Simple Meditation Labyrinth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/G3GU/HFSHUQEC/F12G3GUHFSHUQEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/G3GU/HFSHUQEC/F12G3GUHFSHUQEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/G3GU/HFSHUQEC/F12G3GUHFSHUQEC.SMALL.jpg ecardinal I have started practicing "walking meditation". This is where deliberate focused movement, contrasted with still sitting, fosters mindful awareness. (I'm pretty much a newbie at this, so others can comment on it as they find necessary.) There are many great general references on labyrinths on the we...
By: ecardinal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 10:53:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Open-a-Disc-Drive-When-the-Computers-Off/
How to Open a Disc Drive When the Computer's Off - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/YYV7/HFSHU0UO/FW8YYV7HFSHU0UO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/YYV7/HFSHU0UO/FW8YYV7HFSHU0UO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/YYV7/HFSHU0UO/FW8YYV7HFSHU0UO.SMALL.jpg Chikpea Have you ever shut down your computer, only to find that a disc you need to get out is still in your disc drive? Before you go to the trouble of restarting your computer all to get out that pesky disc, try this little 5 second life hack. Tools All you need for this project is: A paper clip. Wor...
By: Chikpea

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 05:53:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Simplest-Journal-Pen-Holder/
The Simplest Journal Pen Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/H1AX/HFSH7BFU/F17H1AXHFSH7BFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/H1AX/HFSH7BFU/F17H1AXHFSH7BFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/H1AX/HFSH7BFU/F17H1AXHFSH7BFU.SMALL.jpg tcone If you're like me, you like to have a journal (or some sort of pen-and-paper recording capability) with you at all times.  And unless you like writing in blood, you also like to have a writing implement with you.  During a recent trip, I devised a quick and easy way to make a pen holder for my journ...
By: tcone

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:26:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/WIRELESS-Wii-BAR-CHEWED-USB-NO-MORE-BATTERI/
WIRELESS Wii BAR + CHEWED USB = NO MORE $$ BATTERIES!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/I4PF/HFPTIBSQ/FWYI4PFHFPTIBSQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/I4PF/HFPTIBSQ/FWYI4PFHFPTIBSQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/I4PF/HFPTIBSQ/FWYI4PFHFPTIBSQ.SMALL.jpg ZaneEricB So My cat, whom I adore, decides one day that my iphone wire looks delicious.... AND NOW I AM LEFT WITH A MANGLED MESS OF A PHONE WIRE! on the other end of things, our rabbit decides the flimsy Wii Bar wire looks like something he should chew in half...so this has left us with no choice but to pur...
By: ZaneEricB

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:00:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Masking-Tape-Screen-Protector/
Packing Tape Screen Protector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/VXTE/HFSHTAA5/FC9VXTEHFSHTAA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/VXTE/HFSHTAA5/FC9VXTEHFSHTAA5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/VXTE/HFSHTAA5/FC9VXTEHFSHTAA5.SMALL.jpg Chikpeas Brother Want to cover the screen of your ipod or cellphone with items you already have around the house? Here's a five minute screen cover that's guranteed to keep your electronic devices scratch-free! Materials Gather these items before you begin: 1. Clear packing tape 2. Scissors 3. Dish soap 4. Warm ...
By: Chikpeas Brother

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:08:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-Pump-Mason-Jar-Soap-Dispenser/
Foam Pump Mason Jar Soap Dispenser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/F978/HF243H0Y/FWKF978HF243H0Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/F978/HF243H0Y/FWKF978HF243H0Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/F978/HF243H0Y/FWKF978HF243H0Y.SMALL.jpg OSSC Create your own foam pump mason jar soap dispenser from material that you may already have in your home. Did you know that the foam soap that you buy at the store contains mostly water and that it is actually the pump itself that creates the majority of the foam?  Save yourself some money by diluti...
By: OSSC

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:03:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Proper-Way-to-Eat-Pringles-Chips/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/GKYW/HFSHUDC0/FELGKYWHFSHUDC0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/GKYW/HFSHUDC0/FELGKYWHFSHUDC0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/GKYW/HFSHUDC0/FELGKYWHFSHUDC0.SMALL.jpg therobotfish Eating Pringles chips can be a very frustrating experience. This video will show you how to make eating them easier.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:59:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TOP-SECRET-The-Art-Of-Hiding-Your-Stuff/
TOP SECRET The Art Of Hiding Your Stuff - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/7FBK/HFSHVGX3/FG37FBKHFSHVGX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/7FBK/HFSHVGX3/FG37FBKHFSHVGX3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/7FBK/HFSHVGX3/FG37FBKHFSHVGX3.SMALL.jpg What the Pyro unicorns Don't you hate it when people go through your stuff or steal things here are some simple solutions. Remember, the key to a good hiding place is it must be well hidden but easy to get to. The Air-soft Gun 1:Take a air-soft gun with a detachable hand grip and take them off. 2:Fold your piece of p...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:56:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jar-top-plastic-bag-sealer/
Jar top plastic bag sealer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/VC84/HFPTGX3I/F99VC84HFPTGX3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/VC84/HFPTGX3I/F99VC84HFPTGX3I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/VC84/HFPTGX3I/F99VC84HFPTGX3I.SMALL.jpg ckw You may have seen bottle tops being used to reseal an opened bag of chips. However, by using the top of a jar instead, you can simply screw the top off to reach in for the contents and screw it bag with no fuss. What you need: - A plastic jar - A hacksaw Saw off jar top Hold the jar firmly and s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:22:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-re-insert-a-thread-into-pants-trousers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/RAP6/HFPTRL7O/F9LRAP6HFPTRL7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/RAP6/HFPTRL7O/F9LRAP6HFPTRL7O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/RAP6/HFPTRL7O/F9LRAP6HFPTRL7O.SMALL.jpg hannesgrebin 1) As you see, I simply bought me a flexible metal rod (for fences/gardening) and cutted a short portion of the insolation away. 2) So you can fold a small amount of thread over it and fix it with tape. 3) Then it's pretty easy to re-insert the thread due to the smooth insulation of the rod (green...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:50:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-AC-Adapter-Cord-Fix/
Emergency AC Adapter Cord Fix. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1TT5/HFSHSA04/FNP1TT5HFSHSA04.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1TT5/HFSHSA04/FNP1TT5HFSHSA04.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1TT5/HFSHSA04/FNP1TT5HFSHSA04.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng Ten years ago I was in middle of the Arabian Desert. My company commander came to me with a ruined power cord and asked “can you fix this?” He had tripped over the cord to his lap top; ripping the plug end right off. I said “sure, where’s the plug?” “Gone.” We couldn’t exactly go to Best Buy, so I ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:31:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Indestructible-Flash-Drive/
Make an Indestructible Flash Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/TZ5K/HFPTGAQC/F1YTZ5KHFPTGAQC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/TZ5K/HFPTGAQC/F1YTZ5KHFPTGAQC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/TZ5K/HFPTGAQC/F1YTZ5KHFPTGAQC.SMALL.jpg Coolnventions It all began a month ago, when a friend got a "Iron Key" Flash drive for $140 that claimed to be water and shock proof. I started to wonder why someone was selling a steel encased flash drive for so much money, then it occurred to me, why not make one out of household materials. The overall cost of ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:48:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-for-Life-3D/
Light for Life: 3D - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SMALL.jpg kempton In 2009 i created and published a jacket called Light for Life. It consisted of an Arduino, a set of LEDs integrated into the buttons,and two pushbuttons to activate them. I really wanted to make more of the buttons, but they were hard to make; requiring a drill, glue, and filing down each LED lens....
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:10:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Headphone-Repair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/DFA3/HFD177JW/FIMDFA3HFD177JW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/DFA3/HFD177JW/FIMDFA3HFD177JW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/DFA3/HFD177JW/FIMDFA3HFD177JW.SMALL.jpg Diyified This is a super simple and easy way to fix your over ear headphones if the padding has deteriorated or fallen off. All you need is: -Your old headphones -A "Cosmetic Wedge" (find them in the makeup isle) -Some hot glue and scissors Basically all you do is take the Cosmetic Wedges cut them to fit a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:08:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Custom-Sized-Shoe-Cushion-Inserts/
DIY Custom Sized Insoles (poor man's dr scholls) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/E5YE/HFD1JJ8I/F16E5YEHFD1JJ8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/E5YE/HFD1JJ8I/F16E5YEHFD1JJ8I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/E5YE/HFD1JJ8I/F16E5YEHFD1JJ8I.SMALL.jpg kinderdm Hi and welcome to my first instructable. I thought I would start with something that I use on a daily basis and which has pretty much become a necessity for me. To start it should be known that I have pretty large feet (size 16 in the US) and due to this size I also tend to experience discomfort i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:25:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-rubber-band-to-open-stuck-bottle-cap-and-othe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/0NSU/HFD1DACZ/FE50NSUHFD1DACZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/0NSU/HFD1DACZ/FE50NSUHFD1DACZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/0NSU/HFD1DACZ/FE50NSUHFD1DACZ.SMALL.jpg Upcycled101 Every had a stuck bottle cap, that even the strongest man (woman) in the house couldn't open? Try the following: 1.) take a rubber band 2.) wrap it around the cap, in a tight manner 3.) You increase the grip and..voilà...it's open Try this and let me know what you think! http://www.upcycled101.co...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:27:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-monitor-shelf/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/SR54/HF23QRDB/F9TSR54HF23QRDB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/SR54/HF23QRDB/F9TSR54HF23QRDB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/SR54/HF23QRDB/F9TSR54HF23QRDB.SMALL.jpg ckw I work with several computer screens and was trying to raise them to eye level as well as to manage the messy wires behind them. I came across a discarded shelf someone threw out and decided to rescue it. I needed something more stable to rest the shelf as I am in an earthquake-prone area and decide...
By: ckw

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 23:08:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mac-Gyverism-Picking-Lock-your-Car/
Jury rig it: Picking Lock your Car. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/2BTF/HF23QNIZ/F7G2BTFHF23QNIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/2BTF/HF23QNIZ/F7G2BTFHF23QNIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/2BTF/HF23QNIZ/F7G2BTFHF23QNIZ.SMALL.jpg Mr.Sanchez "Any problem can be solved with a little ingenuity".Mac. Don't you hate when you forget your keys inside your car??That awfull moment when you realized that your key ring it´s laughing of you while you are, facepalming saying:Not again, not again...why Dear God, WHYY ??? And forget to call the neare...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 18:19:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rigging-an-electric-leaf-blower-cord-that-almost-/
Rigging an electric leaf blower cord, that almost caught on fire and killed me - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/KD6F/HF23QNPL/FT3KD6FHF23QNPL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/KD6F/HF23QNPL/FT3KD6FHF23QNPL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/KD6F/HF23QNPL/FT3KD6FHF23QNPL.SMALL.jpg ivan_stephens I want to start this instructables by thanking the EPA and our Government for ethanol. Thanks to ethanol my ten year old Echo leaf blower died. I have always thought powdered lawn equipment should have a 2-cycle motor. If it doesn’t smoke it probably doesn’t work very well. I found this Black and De...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 14:49:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Swiss-Army-Fuse/
Swiss Army Fuse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/XWMQ/HEXSFXUH/FCOXWMQHEXSFXUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/XWMQ/HEXSFXUH/FCOXWMQHEXSFXUH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/XWMQ/HEXSFXUH/FCOXWMQHEXSFXUH.SMALL.jpg CHARLESCRANFORD This is a very simple Instructable based on my own experience of asking a tool to do more than it was designed to do.  MAKE SURE YOU READ THE LAST STEP THE WARNING! The Story It was 1988.  I used to carry a single blade lock back hunting knife, but MacGyver was popular, so I had a mullet, wore ac...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 06:56:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Less-Lethal-Hoodie/
Less Lethal Hoodie! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/2ZI9/HEXSS3XY/F8Y2ZI9HEXSS3XY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/2ZI9/HEXSS3XY/F8Y2ZI9HEXSS3XY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/2ZI9/HEXSS3XY/F8Y2ZI9HEXSS3XY.SMALL.jpg claudenoriega Hooded sweatshirts are awesome. But around moving machinery, those dangley, face-adjacent drawstrings are a terrible idea! Oh, why so deadly, little hoodie? Here's how to make your favorite hoodie less lethal -- and I did it at TechShop! You could just pull the drawstring out, I suppose -- but ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 04:34:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Moon-Bench-The-impossible-Made-possible/
Moon-Bench, The impossible Made possible!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/0PWV/HET1AI7S/FYX0PWVHET1AI7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/0PWV/HET1AI7S/FYX0PWVHET1AI7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/0PWV/HET1AI7S/FYX0PWVHET1AI7S.SMALL.jpg lpitney Materials:. Old trampoline,  5 mm ply, Old decking planks, String,(Washing Line) Electrical tape Pipe Insulation Broken tiles, Grout, Good old Duck tape... Screws, 10 mm ply Paint, Varnish I Built this in summer over a coupe of months,  Hope you Enjoy. Here is A Selection Of Images So you can Rec...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:37:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MacGyver-Glasses/
MacGyver Glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1LNB/HET134LE/FBZ1LNBHET134LE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1LNB/HET134LE/FBZ1LNBHET134LE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1LNB/HET134LE/FBZ1LNBHET134LE.SMALL.jpg Abnormal Force You're in class. It's a huge lecture hall for like a billion people and you got a seat near the back. But wait! You're nearsighted and you forgot your glasses! [gasp] [dramatic music] It's okay, though, because you have a piece of paper and a pencil. P.S. In the spirit of the Jury-Rig It contest,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:40:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Instant-Reading-Glasses-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/8UWC/HET0RMVN/F4I8UWCHET0RMVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/8UWC/HET0RMVN/F4I8UWCHET0RMVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/8UWC/HET0RMVN/F4I8UWCHET0RMVN.SMALL.jpg mikey77 For those who need glasses to read the small print, here is a simple method. You can use it, in a pinch, when you have left your reading glasses behind. I and many others have independently discovered this technique. It was probably used a thousand years ago. How It Works Pic2 shows how to configu...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:19:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-marching-band-drill-binder/
How to make a marching band drill binder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/Q11R/HEQ34YHD/F38Q11RHEQ34YHD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/Q11R/HEQ34YHD/F38Q11RHEQ34YHD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/Q11R/HEQ34YHD/F38Q11RHEQ34YHD.SMALL.jpg LexiLovesPie A drill binder is simple to make, customizable, and will protect your drill from weather and wind while providing easy access to it from the field. This will work for any instrument where it can be on the shoulder like a purse so Sousaphone and drumline might need other ways of wearing it. Many band...
By: LexiLovesPie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:11:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Water-Bottle-Hack/
Sugru Water Bottle Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/W2CJ/HERLT6F7/F0JW2CJHERLT6F7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/W2CJ/HERLT6F7/F0JW2CJHERLT6F7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/W2CJ/HERLT6F7/F0JW2CJHERLT6F7.SMALL.jpg Jaxoat This fix utilizes Sugru to fix my daughter's favorite water bottle before she was forced to retire it from use.  Having "adjusted" the bottom of my daughter's stainless steel water bottle a number of times, I decided it was time to apply a more permanent solution. This was especially true when I co...
By: Jaxoat

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