http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 17:23:46 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Pick-Simple-LocksLatches-with-a-Paper-Clip/
How to Pick Simple Locks/Latches with a Paper Clip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/9BUO/HFPTHHKY/FTX9BUOHFPTHHKY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/9BUO/HFPTHHKY/FTX9BUOHFPTHHKY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/9BUO/HFPTHHKY/FTX9BUOHFPTHHKY.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos You would be surprised at how many of the locks and latches around us can be bypassed with a simple paperclip. Some are cheaply constructed. Others are simply poorly installed. I am going to show you several examples. This illustrates how most locks are primarily just a deterrent and aren't 100% sec...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:55:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfect-Screw-Alignment-for-Screw-Mounted-Equipmen/
Perfect Screw Alignment for Screw Mounted Equipment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/5WW6/HELX6MFU/FG55WW6HELX6MFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/5WW6/HELX6MFU/FG55WW6HELX6MFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/5WW6/HELX6MFU/FG55WW6HELX6MFU.SMALL.jpg TechShopJim Have you ever tried to mount a router, hub, power strip, or other piece of equipment to the wall or other surface, and found it difficult to align the screws so they fit into the equipment? It seems like no matter how carefully you measure, the screws are always out of alignment, and the piece of e...
By: TechShopJim

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:46:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Stock-Removal-Chefs-Knife/
Making a Stock Removal Chefs Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/4C9G/HE7DAYZM/F3N4C9GHE7DAYZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/4C9G/HE7DAYZM/F3N4C9GHE7DAYZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/4C9G/HE7DAYZM/F3N4C9GHE7DAYZM.SMALL.jpg Badger the Bladesmith  First off the questions for The Make to Learn contest. What did you make? I made a western or “French” style kitchen knife, It’s an all around design that does everything from chop veggies to slice beef (or in my house, venison). The blade is made of 52100 ball bearing steel, the handle Mexic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:26:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-Hard-to-Remove-Lids-with-Duct-Tape/
Open Hard to Remove Lids with Duct Tape - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/FQLE/HEBNHF20/FYIFQLEHEBNHF20.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/FQLE/HEBNHF20/FYIFQLEHEBNHF20.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/FQLE/HEBNHF20/FYIFQLEHEBNHF20.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos One problem that every one comes across periodically is the tightly closed jar that doesn't want to open. There have been a lot of products developed for just this problem, but you don't always have one available when you need it. So you often have to improvise with the materials that you have a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:53:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Write-a-Resume/
How to Write a Resume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F8S/8F9S/F2JKMXHP/F8S8F9SF2JKMXHP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8S/8F9S/F2JKMXHP/F8S8F9SF2JKMXHP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8S/8F9S/F2JKMXHP/F8S8F9SF2JKMXHP.SMALL.jpg Weissensteinburg Here are quick, easy instructions on how to write a resume, and an answer to one of life's burning questions. I'd like to thank everyone who commented below with suggestions that I've added. Along with jeffreyf for pming me his suggestions. What you'll need To write a resume, you're going to ne...
By: Weissensteinburg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2007 01:50:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-prepare-for-a-storm/
How to prepare for a storm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/NXAU/H9142SMA/FOBNXAUH9142SMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/NXAU/H9142SMA/FOBNXAUH9142SMA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/NXAU/H9142SMA/FOBNXAUH9142SMA.SMALL.jpg belsey I was not planning any instructable for this survivalist contest -- then Sandy came along and blew out the lights. Suddenly "be prepared" took on a whole new meaning. Cooped indoors for a week, alone with two restless boys, yet very thankful that the only thing I lost was my temper (briefly), this w...
By: belsey

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 19:51:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quilombfonos-gratis-free-noise-makers/
Quilombýfonos gratis (free noise makers) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/GZX2/H8CVHUDZ/FMZGZX2H8CVHUDZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/GZX2/H8CVHUDZ/FMZGZX2H8CVHUDZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/GZX2/H8CVHUDZ/FMZGZX2H8CVHUDZ.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Sea el país que sea, las razones para participar de un cacerolazo son múltiples, pero básicamente todas refieren a descontento o indignación por acciones de gobierno, por ejemplo las que menciono en el último paso. Solo pretendo ayudar a construir adminículos para hacer ruido sin gastar dinero. No ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:29:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-started-on-Kickstarter/
How to get started on Kickstarter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/2PIZ/H7W4T4J0/FV62PIZH7W4T4J0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/2PIZ/H7W4T4J0/FV62PIZH7W4T4J0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/2PIZ/H7W4T4J0/FV62PIZH7W4T4J0.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus If you're looking to use crowdfunding for a project, you're probably thinking of Kickstarter as a way to get that done. There are other great options, but Kickstarter does have a lot going for it with a big audience and a well-known platform. I recently started up a Kickstarter project for my conti...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 15:00:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-tie-a-tie-8/
How to tie a tie (windsor knot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/97ZS/H742ZU6L/FA297ZSH742ZU6L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/97ZS/H742ZU6L/FA297ZSH742ZU6L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/97ZS/H742ZU6L/FA297ZSH742ZU6L.SMALL.jpg mathavious Wearing a tie can help you make a good impression.  This is a step by step tutorial on how to get it tied right.  Getting Started Place tie over your shoulders with the wide end hanging over your left shoulder.  Make sure your collar is up.  Adjust the tie so that you only have about a foot hangi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:21:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-tie-a-tie-2/
How to tie a tie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNG/UECF/F1B3RG08/FNGUECFF1B3RG08.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNG/UECF/F1B3RG08/FNGUECFF1B3RG08.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNG/UECF/F1B3RG08/FNGUECFF1B3RG08.SMALL.jpg jeffreyf This is one of those essential man skills, up there with shaving, and hunting a wild boar with a knife and a stick. Okay, the last one isn't as essential, unless you happen to be named Rambo and are forced into the hills by a malicious sheriff, but you really should know how to tie a tie. I'm goi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2007 01:01:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Writing-a-Novel-The-Breakdown/
Writing a Novel: The Breakdown - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/5AYP/H5CR53HX/FGO5AYPH5CR53HX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/5AYP/H5CR53HX/FGO5AYPH5CR53HX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/5AYP/H5CR53HX/FGO5AYPH5CR53HX.SMALL.jpg superluper Writing a novel or short story is totally do-able. However, sitting down before a blank piece of paper or word document can be overwhelming and discouraging. How does one make an idea become a 80-120k (or more)  word book? Your English teacher had it mostly correct: outlines. There are two ways you...
By: superluper

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 12:38:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/INNER-TUBE-NO-SLIP-HOUSE-SOCKS/
INNER TUBE NO-SLIP HOUSE SOCKS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/MYUC/H4VQDMW1/FWTMYUCH4VQDMW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/MYUC/H4VQDMW1/FWTMYUCH4VQDMW1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/MYUC/H4VQDMW1/FWTMYUCH4VQDMW1.SMALL.jpg marcellahella these are nice house socks insulated from the floor and prevent you from slipping. WHAT YOU NEED -THICK SOCKS -INNER TUBE and  SCISSORS CUT INNERTUBE cut the inner tube in half, and cut 2 pattern of the shape of the bottom of your socks. SEW TOGETHER sew the inner tube to the bottom of your...
By: marcellahella

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:33:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Defense-from-Danger-for-Women/
How to Defense from Danger for Women - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/D5AP/H4AGIOIV/FW1D5APH4AGIOIV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/D5AP/H4AGIOIV/FW1D5APH4AGIOIV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/D5AP/H4AGIOIV/FW1D5APH4AGIOIV.SMALL.jpg inrox This page will provide several examples of simple and easy techniques that can be used by women to protect themselves if they encountered any dangerous situation alone. Today, if we watch news on the televisions or the internet, we can see many crimes that make women as their victims. This is becaus...
By: inrox

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 22:28:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-cut-your-own-hair-for-men-with-straight-h/
How to cut your own hair - for men with straight hair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/GLWQ/H3CS2VHK/F33GLWQH3CS2VHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/GLWQ/H3CS2VHK/F33GLWQH3CS2VHK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/GLWQ/H3CS2VHK/F33GLWQH3CS2VHK.SMALL.jpg exabopper I'll show you my method for cutting my own hair using scissors and some clippers for detail work.  Save money and time! You will need... For my method of hair cutting, you will need: a comb, a good pair of ambidextrous scissors (that can be used in either hand), a small mirror, an electric c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:50:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Year-Continuous-Calendar-Poster/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/IPND/H2TIUDRA/F9KIPNDH2TIUDRA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/IPND/H2TIUDRA/F9KIPNDH2TIUDRA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/IPND/H2TIUDRA/F9KIPNDH2TIUDRA.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus This calendar shows the whole year at once. It also keeps the whole run of weeks continuous with the months marked out by slight gaps and different colors. The weeks are also numbered in the middle. That's the basic description of what you see here. The reason for it is that the whole idea of visua...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 19:14:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Supplies-1/
How to open a beer bottle with a newspaper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/UCNF/GKQ367R2/FV9UCNFGKQ367R2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/UCNF/GKQ367R2/FV9UCNFGKQ367R2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/UCNF/GKQ367R2/FV9UCNFGKQ367R2.SMALL.jpg Frederoover Supplies: 1 newspaper 1 beer bottle Fold your newspaper in half A little tip: use you're hands.. Fold your newspaper in half again Don't loose focus, concentrate on folding the paper, not the bottle! Now repeat that previous step DO NOT READ THE PAPER! Fold your newspaper in half.. again...
By: Frederoover

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Mar 2011 08:59:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tying-a-bow-tie-Way-%23-2-the-easy-way/
Tying a bow tie Way # 2 (the easy way) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FST/6287/F1A4Y1BS/FST6287F1A4Y1BS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FST/6287/F1A4Y1BS/FST6287F1A4Y1BS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FST/6287/F1A4Y1BS/FST6287F1A4Y1BS.SMALL.jpg BigCoCo If you figured out how to tie a bow tie based on my previous instructable, this one should be a breeze. One of the main reasons that I do not use this method is that I have many bow ties that have different colored wings, and this method does not allow both colors or patterns to show on the final p...
By: BigCoCo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 09:26:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Revive-Dead-Highlighters/
Great Way To Save Highlighters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/GEJV/H0OJ3Q0Z/F8XGEJVH0OJ3Q0Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/GEJV/H0OJ3Q0Z/F8XGEJVH0OJ3Q0Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/GEJV/H0OJ3Q0Z/F8XGEJVH0OJ3Q0Z.SMALL.jpg BLUEBLOBS2 This Instructable will help eliminate bad skipping issues with highlighters. Perfect for teachers who have to deal with highlighters that have skipping issues. Gather Materials Materials Sharpie Accent highlighter cup of nail polish remover (or acetone) Tools A pair of pliers (I used needle-n...
By: BLUEBLOBS2

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:23:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Speed-Challenges/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/9NBI/H0KR9BBZ/F0G9NBIH0KR9BBZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/9NBI/H0KR9BBZ/F0G9NBIH0KR9BBZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/9NBI/H0KR9BBZ/F0G9NBIH0KR9BBZ.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Speed Challenges are hosted by the Editors at Instructables.com and focus on a specific theme or idea. These quick-fire challenges have some great prizes, and the more entries there are the better the prizes! Join the Weekly Challenge Group to get notified of new challenges and keep up with old one...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:34:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Way-To-Make-Expo-Pen-Tip-Sharp/
Great Way To Save Expo Pens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/ZQW0/H05NT8UY/FOMZQW0H05NT8UY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/ZQW0/H05NT8UY/FOMZQW0H05NT8UY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/ZQW0/H05NT8UY/FOMZQW0H05NT8UY.SMALL.jpg blueblobbs This instructable helps eliminate squished dry-erase pen tips.  Perfect for teachers that have to deal with squished dry-erase pens.  Gather Materials Materials                                                                                                                                 Expo pen...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:57:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-step-by-step-Instructable/
How to make a step-by-step Instructable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/AFVB/GYZNVARU/FRAAFVBGYZNVARU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/AFVB/GYZNVARU/FRAAFVBGYZNVARU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/AFVB/GYZNVARU/FRAAFVBGYZNVARU.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Want to share your ideas with the world, but you're confused by how to start? No worries, in this Instructable we'll cover how to make a basic step-by-step Instructable. There are even pictures provided so you can follow along for your first time out. After this you should have no problems making y...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:19:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-walk-on-stilts-1/
How to walk on stilts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/VXZK/GY18W597/FHTVXZKGY18W597.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/VXZK/GY18W597/FHTVXZKGY18W597.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/VXZK/GY18W597/FHTVXZKGY18W597.SMALL.jpg sbennett369 Walking on stilts may seem like a daunting task but it is actually fairly easy as long as you follow these simple steps. Gather your materials: Ladder Stilts (I got mine at  www.pegstilts.com) Two pieces of foam Old sheets cut into strips Velcro straps Tennis shoes A friend Tie the fo...
By: sbennett369

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:11:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Burst-of-Caffeine-Shower-Soap-aka-homemade-coffee/
Burst of Caffeine Shower Soap (aka homemade coffee based lye soap) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/LXP1/GYC4EIMD/FZZLXP1GYC4EIMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/LXP1/GYC4EIMD/FZZLXP1GYC4EIMD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/LXP1/GYC4EIMD/FZZLXP1GYC4EIMD.SMALL.jpg barefootbohemian People who know me, know I need my coffee.  Not just in the morning, although I am a better person when I start my day with some, but in the afternoon, in the evening, and of course a cup at night (I'm one of those odd people who fall asleep with caffeine).  I can't just wake up with coffee, I need...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:48:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shoulder-tap-to-win-friends-and-influence-people/
Shoulder tap to win friends and influence people - An Arab American improvised greeting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/EWTG/GWF60K67/F62EWTGGWF60K67.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/EWTG/GWF60K67/F62EWTGGWF60K67.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/EWTG/GWF60K67/F62EWTGGWF60K67.SMALL.jpg lamedust Greetings come in many flavors and styles. But have you really considered the affects your greetings have on others? Does your hello forge connections? Do you leave a lasting impression? Or do your conversations end after a tentative handshake? I've developed a greeting that has over time become a ...
By: lamedust

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:08:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Guide-to-Featured-Authors/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/IQGR/GQKM4TAW/FHWIQGRGQKM4TAW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/IQGR/GQKM4TAW/FHWIQGRGQKM4TAW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/IQGR/GQKM4TAW/FHWIQGRGQKM4TAW.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick Here are the interviews we conducted with some of Instructables' most creative, prolific, and interesting authors. Click on an author to see the interview along with some of their best work on Instructables. Don't forget to leave them some friendly comments if you like their work. Updated Septembe...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:34:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-30-days-of-instructables/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/9KQO/GT8ESNB0/FJG9KQOGT8ESNB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/9KQO/GT8ESNB0/FJG9KQOGT8ESNB0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/9KQO/GT8ESNB0/FJG9KQOGT8ESNB0.SMALL.jpg clibanarius Well, the 30 days of instructables is over! I didn't miss a day, although there were a few days towards the end where I wasn't able to make much progress on any one project. I still haven't finished a couple of these projects, like the Dual handle weight bag (stumped by the zipper; sewing's not my s...
By: clibanarius

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:55:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Write-an-Instructable-1/
How to Write an Instructable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/LF1U/GTYSV02U/F26LF1UGTYSV02U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/LF1U/GTYSV02U/F26LF1UGTYSV02U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/LF1U/GTYSV02U/F26LF1UGTYSV02U.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Instructables are the reason this site exists. There are many ways of presenting your work here, and everybody finds their own style, but there are things that good instructables have in common, and that is the purpose of this Instructable. Pay attention, there may be a test. Subject Matter T...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:38:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hiking-Boot-Repair/
Hiking Boot Repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/B4LZ/GTNKVS4Q/F1IB4LZGTNKVS4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/B4LZ/GTNKVS4Q/F1IB4LZGTNKVS4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/B4LZ/GTNKVS4Q/F1IB4LZGTNKVS4Q.SMALL.jpg msuzuki777 Ok, so this Lazy Old Geek bought these hiking boots at a good price at WalMart about a year ago. Now, I try to walk with my dog, Marcus three to four miles a day, so I usually get about two years out of hiking boots and usually wear out the soles. However, the soles of this pair are holding up pre...
By: msuzuki777

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:13:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-preserve-a-Bushel-of-Tomatoes-in-a-Day/
How to preserve a Bushel of Tomatoes in a Day - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/MOK6/FZQ1GU9B/F07MOK6FZQ1GU9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/MOK6/FZQ1GU9B/F07MOK6FZQ1GU9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/MOK6/FZQ1GU9B/F07MOK6FZQ1GU9B.SMALL.jpg amtrudell I ordered a bushel of tomatoes since a cool, rainy summer was giving me less than I wanted for the winter from the 22 plants I had in my garden. The catch: they were to arrive on Thursday morning and I was going away for a week on Saturday (and I had to pack too!). But, hey, I had the tools, the sp...
By: amtrudell

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:58:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-tie-a-tie%3a-Full-Windsor/
How to tie a tie: Full Windsor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FGK/W7G1/F1SVO8L4/FGKW7G1F1SVO8L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGK/W7G1/F1SVO8L4/FGKW7G1F1SVO8L4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGK/W7G1/F1SVO8L4/FGKW7G1F1SVO8L4.SMALL.jpg aneel The largest of the three common tie knots. It's symmetrical and has a commanding presence. It works well with narrow or thin ties and wide collars. This knot is one loop more complicated than the Half Windsor, so it's two more complicated than the Four in Hand. It's a large, symmetrical knot th...
By: aneel

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2007 04:31:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/What-Bible-Should-I-Buy/
What Bible Should I Buy? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/DUQI/GP7IFNCX/FQADUQIGP7IFNCX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/DUQI/GP7IFNCX/FQADUQIGP7IFNCX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/DUQI/GP7IFNCX/FQADUQIGP7IFNCX.SMALL.gif Phil B I have been a pastor since 1972. At times people have asked what Bible they should buy. They want to be certain the translation they chose is accurate. Usually they mean literal. They also want good and reliable explanatory notes for the reader. Making such a recommendation is like telling someone ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 05:03:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-recover-Compact-Discs-and-other-related-med/
How to recover Compact Discs and other related media after a major flood. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/HLDV/GNBEUNBS/FZCHLDVGNBEUNBS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/HLDV/GNBEUNBS/FZCHLDVGNBEUNBS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/HLDV/GNBEUNBS/FZCHLDVGNBEUNBS.SMALL.jpg CybergothiChe Do you have water damaged digital media? Have you ever found your DVDs in an icy cold bath? Has your city or town been recently devastated by a major flood? If you answered "YES" to one or more of the above questions, you may have already won! Read on for details. Step the first First you must ...
By: CybergothiChe

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 May 2011 08:43:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clay-Sawdust-Water-Filters/
Clay-Sawdust Water Filters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/VHS7/GN77XCRO/FTSVHS7GN77XCRO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/VHS7/GN77XCRO/FTSVHS7GN77XCRO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/VHS7/GN77XCRO/FTSVHS7GN77XCRO.SMALL.jpg Danger is my middle name In this instructable we will show the process for creating clay-sawdust ceramic filters while explaining the science behind them. This type of filter is a common solution to the problem of obtaining clean water in many parts of the world, especially rural parts of developing nations. It is a fairly...
By: Danger is my middle name

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 May 2011 11:15:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Filtration-using-Fabric/
Water Filtration using Fabric - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/SPQC/GN77VZFY/FCJSPQCGN77VZFY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/SPQC/GN77VZFY/FCJSPQCGN77VZFY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/SPQC/GN77VZFY/FCJSPQCGN77VZFY.SMALL.jpg Danger is my middle name In this instructable we will show how effective different types of fabric filter water while explaining the science behind the process. This type of filter is a common solution to the problem of obtaining clean water in many parts of the world, especially rural parts of developing nations. It is a ...
By: Danger is my middle name

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 May 2011 20:59:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adult-Star-Wars-Party/
Adult Star Wars Party - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/9CXO/GN4CZYXU/FRD9CXOGN4CZYXU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/9CXO/GN4CZYXU/FRD9CXOGN4CZYXU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/9CXO/GN4CZYXU/FRD9CXOGN4CZYXU.SMALL.jpg kristylynn84 My husband is always awesome to me, so I use his birthdays to show him how amazing he is, in return.  He's a Star Wars nut and always has been, so I wanted to make his birthday memorable this last November. In summary, I did this: Threw a surprise party, invited his nerd friends and they trained a...
By: kristylynn84

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 02:47:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-iron-7-shirts-in-less-than-15-minutes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/2K6R/GKS0RKYL/FLW2K6RGKS0RKYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/2K6R/GKS0RKYL/FLW2K6RGKS0RKYL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/2K6R/GKS0RKYL/FLW2K6RGKS0RKYL.SMALL.jpg knife141 I hate ironing.  I find ironing very difficult, largely because ironing boards are designed not to fit anything in particular.  So, I decided to make an ironing board to fit the shirts that I wear.  I began by making a cardboard template of a man's extra-large shirt.  I tweaked this template until ...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:54:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Explaining-Nonverbal-Communication-Problems/
Explaining Nonverbal Communication Problems - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/JSKC/GHADGYDI/FD0JSKCGHADGYDI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/JSKC/GHADGYDI/FD0JSKCGHADGYDI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/JSKC/GHADGYDI/FD0JSKCGHADGYDI.SMALL.jpg EmmettO What if everyone but you understood why people acted the way they do? What if everyone had a silent language that you just couldn't understand? The truth is, there is a silent language that most people speak but are hardly aware of it. For the average person it could be that only ten percent of thei...
By: EmmettO

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:08:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Survive-Dating-a-Gamer/
How to Survive Dating a Gamer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/XQIZ/GFMCD3Q6/FM4XQIZGFMCD3Q6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/XQIZ/GFMCD3Q6/FM4XQIZGFMCD3Q6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/XQIZ/GFMCD3Q6/FM4XQIZGFMCD3Q6.SMALL.jpg chick2cali007 For those of us who are out-of-our-minds crazy for a sweet, fun-loving, spends-way-too-much-time-digitally-killing-brain-cells Gamer: This Guide will help you have a pretty darn happy and fun relationship with you Gamer. MATERIALS: Ability to Learn (Optional: Mini Notebook) Multitasking Portable ...
By: chick2cali007

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:11:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dorm-Essentials/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/VZCR/GD2JK5CD/FSLVZCRGD2JK5CD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/VZCR/GD2JK5CD/FSLVZCRGD2JK5CD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/VZCR/GD2JK5CD/FSLVZCRGD2JK5CD.SMALL.jpg frenzy Dorm living can be not the ideal situation. Here are a few project to help the dorm process run much smoother. Dorm Clothes Line Stick it to your boarding school dryer monopoly by constructing an easy to build clothes line. It pays for it's self after only a few loads. Roommate Blocker 1.0 Th...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:41:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dealing-With-Pizza-Dough/
Dealing With Pizza Dough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/T94S/GCI8KOY8/FU2T94SGCI8KOY8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/T94S/GCI8KOY8/FU2T94SGCI8KOY8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/T94S/GCI8KOY8/FU2T94SGCI8KOY8.SMALL.jpg Strombergundy Pizza dough can be tricky, let's face it. Rolling it out with a rolling pin can produce an acceptable albeit flat pizza, and if you over work the dough it will simply stretch back like a rubber band (not to mention be tough to eat).  Luckily I have the inside scoop on how to stretch the dough out f...
By: Strombergundy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:22:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-open-a-wine-bottle-with-a-waiters-key/
How to open a wine bottle with a "waiter's key" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/HRWP/G56ZZNTQ/FAFHRWPG56ZZNTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/HRWP/G56ZZNTQ/FAFHRWPG56ZZNTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/HRWP/G56ZZNTQ/FAFHRWPG56ZZNTQ.SMALL.jpg dragonvpm Despite my fondness for gadgets and machines I've just never gotten around to buying one of the more complicated corkscrews. I generally make do with your standard issue "waiter's key" corkscrew that you can get for a couple of dollars at most stores. My innner gadget-snob might weep except that thi...
By: dragonvpm

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:51:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Take-Failure-Like-a-Champ/
How to Take "Failure" Like a Champ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/2ARG/G4D5X6YH/FFQ2ARGG4D5X6YH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/2ARG/G4D5X6YH/FFQ2ARGG4D5X6YH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/2ARG/G4D5X6YH/FFQ2ARGG4D5X6YH.SMALL.gif AngryRedhead A few years ago, I applied for PhD programs in Clinical Psychology. I got rejected from every single one which hurt to say the least. Through the year following those rejections, I realized just how naive I was, but more importantly I realized how to deal with "failure". Looking back I can now see w...
By: AngryRedhead

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:40:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Howe-to-get-Married/
Howe to get Married - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/CX5D/G23UQ2JJ/F6NCX5DG23UQ2JJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/CX5D/G23UQ2JJ/F6NCX5DG23UQ2JJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/CX5D/G23UQ2JJ/F6NCX5DG23UQ2JJ.SMALL.jpg Rainbow_Han Ok, as i'm sure you know gmjhowe and I got married a couple of weeks ago. We wanted it to be very much a DIY wedding, so it seems fitting to publish it on instructables! We have tried to put together some sage advice for anyone else planning a wedding, as well as the crafty things we did to make the...
By: Rainbow_Han

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:52:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Forbes-Teach-Me-Fast-Contest-Winners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/EY31/G068M9WD/FWVEY31G068M9WD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/EY31/G068M9WD/FWVEY31G068M9WD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/EY31/G068M9WD/FWVEY31G068M9WD.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Instructables and Forbes are happy to announce the winners of the Forbes Teach Me Fast Contest! It's amazing how much you can show in 30 seconds. We thought it would be an interesting and challenging idea and Instructables users were up to the task. Videos covered magic tricks, crafty ideas, money-...
By: Contest Robot

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:16:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Area-of-a-Cylinder/
Surface Area of a Cylinder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/NU4N/FQMXFBIS/F1ANU4NFQMXFBIS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/NU4N/FQMXFBIS/F1ANU4NFQMXFBIS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/NU4N/FQMXFBIS/F1ANU4NFQMXFBIS.SMALL.jpg RazorConcepts Want to know how to figure out the area of a cylinder? Here's how! I prefer to learn hands-on, so I decided to make a cylinder instead of just writing equations. This may be a great way to teach your children or younger sibling. What is a cylinder? Before we jump into any math, we should find o...
By: RazorConcepts

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Feb 2009 12:50:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-Burning-Questions-Round-7/
How To Enter Burning Questions: Round 7 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/R0KI/FRXUYJKI/FC5R0KIFRXUYJKI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/R0KI/FRXUYJKI/FC5R0KIFRXUYJKI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/R0KI/FRXUYJKI/FC5R0KIFRXUYJKI.SMALL.jpg Burning Questions People search for stuff at Instructables all the time. Sometimes they find what they're looking for, and sometimes they don't. But there are a few common how-tos that come up often enough that make us wonder, "why don't we have an Instructable on that?"The answer is because no one has written one. ...
By: Burning Questions

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:40:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-Fractions-1/
Adding Fractions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/2HAR/FQWVUWPD/F492HARFQWVUWPD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/2HAR/FQWVUWPD/F492HARFQWVUWPD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/2HAR/FQWVUWPD/F492HARFQWVUWPD.SMALL.jpg Sylkhr Congratulations! You clicked on the link to go to this instructable! (that was obvious.....) Anyway, this hopefully will teach you the basics of adding fractions. Well, here's Fraction 101.The top number is the numerator and the bottom number is the denominator. To add fractions, the denominators (b...
By: Sylkhr

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:07:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-Burning-Questions-Round-65-66/
How To Enter Burning Questions Round 6.5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/IHUJ/FQCTIXWR/FSQIHUJFQCTIXWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/IHUJ/FQCTIXWR/FSQIHUJFQCTIXWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/IHUJ/FQCTIXWR/FSQIHUJFQCTIXWR.SMALL.jpg Burning Questions People search for stuff at Instructables all the time. Sometimes they find what they're looking for, and sometimes they don't. But there are a few common how-tos that come up often enough that make us wonder, "why don't we have an Instructable on that?"The answer is because no one has written one. B...
By: Burning Questions

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Feb 2009 00:13:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-cure-a-hangover/
How to cure a hangover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZM/YJV7/F3B4B239/FZMYJV7F3B4B239.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZM/YJV7/F3B4B239/FZMYJV7F3B4B239.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZM/YJV7/F3B4B239/FZMYJV7F3B4B239.SMALL.jpg zieak There are a few methods to reduce the symptoms of a hangover.Hangovers don't just happen like a headache, an ingrown toenail, or cancer. Looking for a cure for a hangover is largely too late. Prevention is the key but there are a few things that can be done to help get through the day after drinki...
By: zieak

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:50:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dont-Do-It-Yourself-Start-a-Book-Publishing-Empi/
Don't Do It Yourself: Start a Book Publishing Empire with Mechanical Turk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/3468/FN82WNDX/F5L3468FN82WNDX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/3468/FN82WNDX/F5L3468FN82WNDX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/3468/FN82WNDX/F5L3468FN82WNDX.SMALL.jpg bpunkt So you want to start you own book publishing empire. But who is going to write those books? And who is going to draw the illustrations? Let others do it for you! The anonymous online masses are brimming with stories waiting to be told and images waiting to be drawn. Here are instructions on how to p...
By: bpunkt

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