Instructables: exploring - living - organizing - popular http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 01:42:48 PDT BLOX v1.01 Swiss Army Key Ring http://www.instructables.com/id/Swiss-Army-Key-Ring/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 10:11:46 PDT
Storing garden tools with style (aka Zombiewall) http://www.instructables.com/id/Storing-garden-tools-with-style-aka-Zombiewall/
Storing garden tools with style (aka Zombiewall) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/TC26/HGU272AZ/FESTC26HGU272AZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/TC26/HGU272AZ/FESTC26HGU272AZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/TC26/HGU272AZ/FESTC26HGU272AZ.SMALL.jpg jds1969 Storing shovels, rakes, and all the other tools used in the garden can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. An artistic flare is often missing. Something to put it on We built a shed in the corner of our yard to replace the ugly tin shed that was poorly placed. Picking the right wording Discuss...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 06:24:17 PDT
Magnetic Spice Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Spice-Rack-3/
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Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:20:01 PDT
How To Make Origami Transforming Ninja Star http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Origami-Transforming-Ninja-Star/
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Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:04:13 PDT
Corkedo http://www.instructables.com/id/Corkedo/
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:53:01 PDT
modular apron http://www.instructables.com/id/modular-apron/
modular apron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/R6A3/HF23N0IK/FW8R6A3HF23N0IK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/R6A3/HF23N0IK/FW8R6A3HF23N0IK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/R6A3/HF23N0IK/FW8R6A3HF23N0IK.SMALL.jpg foobear Since the advent of computers, the real world strikes me as so highly inefficient anymore.  Holding up a book to read it!?  Turning pages with my fingers and keeping on the right page when I set it down with a bookmark?!  How archaic! Why can't my shelves be self organizing?  Why can't I click a bu...
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:05:23 PDT
Desk + Outlet organizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Desk-Outlet-organizer/
Desk + Outlet organizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/9AXI/HERLT4PH/FP19AXIHERLT4PH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/9AXI/HERLT4PH/FP19AXIHERLT4PH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/9AXI/HERLT4PH/FP19AXIHERLT4PH.SMALL.jpg jamesabt007 Does this resemble the area around your extension cable? Does dust and other small pieces of unwanted materials lie around it? Do have to go to the root of the wire and guide it along until you find the end and then untangle it from the mess? If you answered yes to any of these, here's my take to a...
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:49:20 PDT
Coffee Container with Chalk Board Labeling http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Container-with-Chalk-Board-Labeling/
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:27:41 PDT
Carbon Fiber Clipboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Carbon-Fiber-Clipboard/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/C823/HDOVL2EX/FSPC823HDOVL2EX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/C823/HDOVL2EX/FSPC823HDOVL2EX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/C823/HDOVL2EX/FSPC823HDOVL2EX.SMALL.jpg elliold I work for a company that makes composite parts for the aerospace industry.  Every so often I come across laminates made from carbon fiber or fiberglass.  I felt like it was a shame to let these pieces go to waste, so I started looking for a practical project that I would impress my friends and that...
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:49:31 PST
Sculpey Headphone Cord Organizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Sculpey-Headphone-Cord-Organizer/
Sculpey Headphone Cord Organizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/6N68/HD4VHHV8/FG46N68HD4VHHV8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/6N68/HD4VHHV8/FG46N68HD4VHHV8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/6N68/HD4VHHV8/FG46N68HD4VHHV8.SMALL.jpg btru Organize your headphone cords with this simple sculpey solution Supplies: -premo sculpey  clay -glass tray (one that you won't eat off of afterward)  or cookie sheet covered in aluminum foil -Roll out the sculpey clay into a worm shape about 1/4 inch thick. -Place on baking tray.  -Connect ...
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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:06:33 PST
fabric covered cardboard box (ver 3.0 with improved directions) http://www.instructables.com/id/fabric-covered-cardboard-box-ver-30-with-improve/
fabric covered cardboard box (ver 3.0 with improved directions) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/7C71/HDG4U6BI/FCV7C71HDG4U6BI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/7C71/HDG4U6BI/FCV7C71HDG4U6BI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/7C71/HDG4U6BI/FCV7C71HDG4U6BI.SMALL.jpg foobear I have been making a lot of these and noticed some errors in my last version of this instructable, so here is the third revision.  materials enough fabric to cover the insides outsides and bottom (see measurements next page)   if the fabric is somewhat sturdy yet still can be sewn with a mach...
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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:55:34 PST
Marco's Belt Rack - Designed and built by Dad and Son http://www.instructables.com/id/Marcos-Belt-Rack-Designed-and-built-by-Dad-and-/
Marco's Belt Rack - Designed and built by Dad and Son - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/RR6D/HD4VFT0N/FTXRR6DHD4VFT0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/RR6D/HD4VFT0N/FTXRR6DHD4VFT0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/RR6D/HD4VFT0N/FTXRR6DHD4VFT0N.SMALL.jpg togo1919 My 7.8-year-old son and I have been wrestling with belts all over the floor at home.  We've been hanging them on doorknobs, and it just has NOT been working well. So, in order to get him more familiar with CorelDraw so he can do more of his own designing, I proposed that we design a Belt Rack toge...
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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:31:13 PST
A cupboard spice organizer - made at Techshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-cupboard-spice-organizer-made-at-Techho/
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 03:23:53 PST
Simple Wire Pan Lid Holsters http://www.instructables.com/id/Cupboard-Door-Mounted-Wire-Pan-Lid-Stands/
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Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:48:20 PDT
Easiest Cupboard Pan Lid Organiser http://www.instructables.com/id/Easiest-Cupboard-Pan-Lid-Organiser/
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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:52:39 PST
Paper clip Hearts http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-clip-Hearts/
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Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:05:10 PST
updated: fabric storage box with no hand stitching http://www.instructables.com/id/fabric-storage-box-with-no-hand-stitching/
updated: fabric storage box with no hand stitching - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/UR8M/HCJOELAN/FW5UR8MHCJOELAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/UR8M/HCJOELAN/FW5UR8MHCJOELAN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/UR8M/HCJOELAN/FW5UR8MHCJOELAN.SMALL.jpg foobear Updated:  I improved the instructions and fixed a few errors.  Please refer to this instructable instead: http://www.instructables.com/id/fabric-covered-cardboard-box-ver-30-with-improve/ I feel the tiniest bit like Houdini - I came up with a way to make the fabric box with no hand stitching and no...
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Sat, 2 Feb 2013 19:22:13 PST
power book- hidden cords in a hollow book http://www.instructables.com/id/power-book/
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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:47:51 PST
Cabinet Door Pockets http://www.instructables.com/id/Cabinet-Door-Pockets/
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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:25:40 PST
Sculpey Cord Holders http://www.instructables.com/id/Sculpey-Cord-Holders/
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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:41:10 PST
Slat Boxes for Canned Food on Wire Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Slat-Boxes-for-Canned-Food-on-Wire-Rack/
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Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:36:37 PST
Box Treatments, and How to Solve the Case of the Missing Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Box-Treatments-and-How-to-Solve-the-Case-of-the-M/
Box Treatments, and How to Solve the Case of the Missing Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/YKTX/HBNXWO4L/FJWYKTXHBNXWO4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/YKTX/HBNXWO4L/FJWYKTXHBNXWO4L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/YKTX/HBNXWO4L/FJWYKTXHBNXWO4L.SMALL.jpg milesfromneihu It is not hard to make a good box or case for tools or instruments. And you can often improve the usefulness of an existing box by judicious addition of foam or flaps. By foam, I mean closed-cell polyethelene packing, not to be confused with styrofoam. Styrofoam is weak and crumbly; closed-cell LDPE...
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Tue, 8 Jan 2013 21:49:23 PST
Super-Secret Hiding Place: The Toe-Kick http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Secret-Hiding-Place-The-Toe-Kick/
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Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:57:46 PDT
Uber band http://www.instructables.com/id/Uber-band/
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Thu, 6 Dec 2012 15:29:07 PST
Multi-purpose holder from kitchen whisk http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-purpose-holder-from-kitchen-whisk/
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Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:45:40 PDT
Custom car mount for your smartphone http://www.instructables.com/id/Galaxy-Note-Car-Mount/
Custom car mount for your smartphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/LOJH/H3QFLR6W/FIDLOJHH3QFLR6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/LOJH/H3QFLR6W/FIDLOJHH3QFLR6W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/LOJH/H3QFLR6W/FIDLOJHH3QFLR6W.SMALL.jpg at0mbxmb Cad files are available here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24315 Feel free to modify the design to fit your particular phone or car. _________________________________________________________ So, I bought a Galaxy Note recently. I’m not sure if you’re familiar with the Note, but in short, it is...
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Sun, 24 Jun 2012 08:49:11 PDT
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR PLASTIC BAGS http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-ORGANIZE-YOUR-PLASTIC-BAGS/
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Sun, 7 Oct 2012 21:00:21 PDT
Magnet Belt Hanger (Dorm Life) http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnet-Belt-Hanger-Dorm/
Magnet Belt Hanger (Dorm Life) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/YOU1/GNNUVZYJ/FMYYOU1GNNUVZYJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/YOU1/GNNUVZYJ/FMYYOU1GNNUVZYJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/YOU1/GNNUVZYJ/FMYYOU1GNNUVZYJ.SMALL.jpg cdslug Living on campus in the dorms can be pretty tight for space, especially if you have two room mates. My desk is usually somewhat scattered and it would be nice to have only what need to be flat to be sitting on it. My belt is not one of these items. It must be hung. Requirements A. fabric belt, ty...
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Sun, 15 May 2011 11:12:39 PDT
EASY headphone storage hacks http://www.instructables.com/id/EASY-headphone-storage-hacks/
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Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:35:23 PDT
Paper Pockets http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Pockets/
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Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:36:49 PDT
How to mount a power strip (and power bricks) under your desk http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-mount-a-power-strip-under-your-desk/
How to mount a power strip (and power bricks) under your desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/5Q6V/F8Y3RMU8/FQ45Q6VF8Y3RMU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/5Q6V/F8Y3RMU8/FQ45Q6VF8Y3RMU8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/5Q6V/F8Y3RMU8/FQ45Q6VF8Y3RMU8.SMALL.jpg getgreg I was tired of looking at the nasty tangle of power cables and power strip under my desk. So after much deliberation I decided to mount as much as I could to the bottom of the desk. In a nutshell I found a regular wire basket, attached it to the bottom of my desk, and placed the powerstrip inside ...
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Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:15:10 PST
Computer Cable Management on the Cheap http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Cable-Management-on-the-Cheap/
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Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:33:25 PST
Makedo Desk Tray http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Desk-Tray/
Makedo Desk Tray - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/07JL/H0GGYJWC/FCN07JLH0GGYJWC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/07JL/H0GGYJWC/FCN07JLH0GGYJWC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/07JL/H0GGYJWC/FCN07JLH0GGYJWC.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Keep your desk organised with this neat (in more ways than one) desk tray. This simple creation made from up-cycled cardboard is designed so you can create, stack and join as many trays on top of each other as you like. To make one tray, all you need is two Makedo Re-clips, some cardboard (keep th...
By: makedo-able

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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 17:20:32 PDT
Podcap http://www.instructables.com/id/Podcap/
Podcap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/TOA5/GYN8ZAN8/FXDTOA5GYN8ZAN8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/TOA5/GYN8ZAN8/FXDTOA5GYN8ZAN8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/TOA5/GYN8ZAN8/FXDTOA5GYN8ZAN8.SMALL.jpg timwikander Most headphone wire management products are based on a concept of wrapping, a gesture ingrained into our wire filled lives. The problem with something that’s been wrapped though, is that it tends to have to be unwrapped before it can be used again. Podcap is a way to organize your headphone wires wh...
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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:26:41 PST
How To Make A "Secret Container" Out Of A LIGHTER http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-%22Secret-Container%22-Out-Of-A-LIGHTER/
How To Make A "Secret Container" Out Of A LIGHTER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTG/CXX1/F5Y3TKSH/FTGCXX1F5Y3TKSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTG/CXX1/F5Y3TKSH/FTGCXX1F5Y3TKSH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTG/CXX1/F5Y3TKSH/FTGCXX1F5Y3TKSH.SMALL.jpg BlindSight Wanna learn How To Make a Secret Container Out Of a Lighter? Watch the video or follow that Instructable   Disposing of about 1x2" of free space, you can use it to hide keys, joints, folded bills, etc. It looks and works EXACTLY as an empty lighter, but if you LIFT the button (ins...
By: BlindSight

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Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:57:30 PDT
Clip Pin http://www.instructables.com/id/Clip-Pin/
Clip Pin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/2ZIG/GVSUMK6R/FQ82ZIGGVSUMK6R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/2ZIG/GVSUMK6R/FQ82ZIGGVSUMK6R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/2ZIG/GVSUMK6R/FQ82ZIGGVSUMK6R.SMALL.jpg timwikander A familiar form in a new context. Clip Pin is a way to mount a clothes pin to something other than a clothes line. Materials You will need: 1 thin rubber band 1 large paper clip 1 spring type wooden clothespin * 1 pair of needle nose pliers (optional) Split the clip Pull the two nesting curve...
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Sun, 4 Dec 2011 18:28:52 PST
No-Sew Book Cover for your eReader or Tablet http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Sew-Book-Cover-for-your-eReader-or-Tablet/
No-Sew Book Cover for your eReader or Tablet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/6G2I/GV9SP3QX/FUA6G2IGV9SP3QX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/6G2I/GV9SP3QX/FUA6G2IGV9SP3QX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/6G2I/GV9SP3QX/FUA6G2IGV9SP3QX.SMALL.jpg Bitsi Ereaders, like the Nook and Kindle, have revolutionized the gentle art of reading, sure.  But at what cost?  Can you really feel enlightened and ennobled reading Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" holding an antiseptic piece of glass and plastic?  Don't you miss the feeling of holding an open book in yo...
By: Bitsi

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Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:38:27 PST
1 dollar Vacuum Hacks - Save your Time and Money http://www.instructables.com/id/1-dollar-Vacuum-Hacks-Save-your-Time-and-Money/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/C71K/FLROJRDT/FRTC71KFLROJRDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/C71K/FLROJRDT/FRTC71KFLROJRDT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/C71K/FLROJRDT/FRTC71KFLROJRDT.SMALL.jpg tycoyoken Very useful hacks, let me show you how to turn any dust vacuum in water vacuum, it just cost you less than 1 dollar in a minute, you don't need to buy expensive equipment anymore, save you lots of time and money, if you like this, please share this useful video with your friends. thanks
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Wed, 1 Oct 2008 18:31:34 PDT
Car key magnetic switch plate hook http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-key-magnetic-switch-plate-hook/
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Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:16:50 PDT
High Functioning Coat Hooks http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Functioning-Coat-Hooks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/Y4HM/GO430FJZ/FRQY4HMGO430FJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/Y4HM/GO430FJZ/FRQY4HMGO430FJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/Y4HM/GO430FJZ/FRQY4HMGO430FJZ.SMALL.jpg BrianJewett Back in Los Angeles, any old coat rack or a few hooks by the door would do. Most of us would just toss a jacket in the back of the car in the winter months. But here in Vermont we need a little more. Many of the vernacular farm houses I visit have at least a half dozen hooks per person lined up in t...
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Wed, 25 May 2011 10:12:08 PDT
TP Roll Organizer Box instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/TP-Roll-Organizer-Box-instructable/
TP Roll Organizer Box instructable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/5F3B/FXR6VPT9/FDZ5F3BFXR6VPT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/5F3B/FXR6VPT9/FDZ5F3BFXR6VPT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/5F3B/FXR6VPT9/FDZ5F3BFXR6VPT9.SMALL.jpg berserk I have used toilet paper (TP) rolls for a while to keep cables wrapped up and organized. During my last organizing spree I realized that they can actually be used to organize boxes of cables and wires quite effectively, too. Parts - a cardboard box a little higher than the width of a TP roll (sh...
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Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:41:22 PDT
Modular Water Jug Storage Bins http://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-Water-Jug-Storage-Bins/
Modular Water Jug Storage Bins - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/56FH/FC00OU1R/FKD56FHFC00OU1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/56FH/FC00OU1R/FKD56FHFC00OU1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/56FH/FC00OU1R/FKD56FHFC00OU1R.SMALL.jpg randofo Around here I have more odds and ends than I know what to do with. I used to keep it in piles strewn about our tiny apartment until my fed up girlfriend came up with a solution to make the room a little more organized. It basically involved drinking a lot of bottled water and using the jugs the wat...
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Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:45:34 PST
iPad Notebook Safe http://www.instructables.com/id/iPad-Notebook-Safe/
iPad Notebook Safe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ZVK3/G9NHHDIV/FR5ZVK3G9NHHDIV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ZVK3/G9NHHDIV/FR5ZVK3G9NHHDIV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ZVK3/G9NHHDIV/FR5ZVK3G9NHHDIV.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Here's a clever way to hang on to your shiny new iPad: a carrying case that converts into an easel stand and disguises itself as a common notebook.  It protects, displays, and hides your iPad, all in one convenient package! This project came about quite organically.  I started on a completely diffe...
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Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:50:24 PDT
Magnetic, under-shelf spice rack... http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-under-shelf-spice-rack/
Magnetic, under-shelf spice rack... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/A53Y/G76MFE9C/F4MA53YG76MFE9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/A53Y/G76MFE9C/F4MA53YG76MFE9C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/A53Y/G76MFE9C/F4MA53YG76MFE9C.SMALL.jpg garrett.tillman  Spices are an integral part of any kitchen, but, if you're like me and your kitchen is smaller than your closet, they can take up valuable shelf space. Keeping that in mind, here's a way to store your spices in an unobtrusive way that doesn't take up shelf space. Materials: Spice Jars (I got mine ...
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Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:40:50 PDT
Better Book Safe http://www.instructables.com/id/Better-Book-Safe/
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Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:22:15 PDT