http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 17:11:47 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-Owl-feeder/
How to build an Owl feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/ZR7G/H2MYLT4E/FLVZR7GH2MYLT4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/ZR7G/H2MYLT4E/FLVZR7GH2MYLT4E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/ZR7G/H2MYLT4E/FLVZR7GH2MYLT4E.SMALL.jpg The Cartographer This instructable will show you how to build an Owl feeder, which can be used for not only Owls but for any bird of prey that just so happens to frequent your location. Things you'll need for building These things you need you probably already have. These things are      Bits of wood      Screws...
By: The Cartographer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 07:05:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Jar-Safe/
How To Make a Jar Safe!!? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/F5T6/H2MYDH5Y/FTSF5T6H2MYDH5Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/F5T6/H2MYDH5Y/FTSF5T6H2MYDH5Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/F5T6/H2MYDH5Y/FTSF5T6H2MYDH5Y.SMALL.jpg Mahmoud Alaa i was thinking how to recycle an old jar and while i was  thinking                                                                                                               thinking                                                                                                                   ...
By: Mahmoud Alaa

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 18:44:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-braided-t-shirt-rug/
Make a braided t-shirt rug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/A93N/H2MYJX22/FJQA93NH2MYJX22.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/A93N/H2MYJX22/FJQA93NH2MYJX22.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/A93N/H2MYJX22/FJQA93NH2MYJX22.SMALL.jpg suzelac In this instructable, I'll teach you how to make a really cool rug, like the one pictured, from your old t-shirts! For me, this rug didn't cost any money because I used stuff I already had at my disposal. This project is a great way to put all of those colorful junior high track/soccer/rugby/quiddit...
By: suzelac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 00:21:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Traffic-Cone-Backpack/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/UVEP/H27LSO2U/F2AUVEPH27LSO2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/UVEP/H27LSO2U/F2AUVEPH27LSO2U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/UVEP/H27LSO2U/F2AUVEPH27LSO2U.SMALL.jpg neeebs So i happened upon some traffic cone covers from an area i like to hang out in with my friends. I always like having new backpacks cuz theyre so handy and theyre fun to personalize and stuff. This is my backpack made from a few traffic cone covers.  ill put up my step by step soon but for now i jus...
By: neeebs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 23:18:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-6-dollar-AMDStock-Water-block-from-a-standard/
The 6 dollar water block from a standard stock heatsink - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/M9E5/H2CE6HE8/F5AM9E5H2CE6HE8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/M9E5/H2CE6HE8/F5AM9E5H2CE6HE8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/M9E5/H2CE6HE8/F5AM9E5H2CE6HE8.SMALL.jpg Pen2_the_penguin This is my first instructable, I hope you find it useful! What I found this way to be the best way is not having to have a special bracket made, most heat sinks (besides the old Pentium 4's)  that are made this way can still use the original bracket. Things you will need: -Stock heatsink (I am usi...
By: Pen2_the_penguin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 04:16:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Plastic-Bottle-Flower/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/G202/H1YOL98E/F6PG202H1YOL98E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/G202/H1YOL98E/F6PG202H1YOL98E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/G202/H1YOL98E/F6PG202H1YOL98E.SMALL.jpg rachelkiernan How to create a plastic flower out of an old plastic bottle. This is a 'Hands On' tutorial and has been brought to you by ‘The EVE Estuary Artist Group’ in collaboration with Rachel Kiernan. Through the process of creating a recycled plastic flower, student will learn the importance of recycling. R...
By: rachelkiernan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Votive-Candle-Holder-Into-Whiskey-Tumbler/
Votive Candle Holder Into Whiskey Tumbler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/ZMQ4/H27LRD6A/FP2ZMQ4H27LRD6A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/ZMQ4/H27LRD6A/FP2ZMQ4H27LRD6A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/ZMQ4/H27LRD6A/FP2ZMQ4H27LRD6A.SMALL.jpg student-trial Have a few old, wax-splattered votive candle holders lying around? Tiny as they are, do they nonetheless add to the clutter of your kitchen cabinet or closet? Are they caked with melted wax and dirt, as aesthetically unpleasing as they are functionally useless? Here's a quick way to empty and clean ...
By: student-trial

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 10:51:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tank-Top-into-Bag/
Tank Top into Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/1MG7/H1YONH4X/F701MG7H1YONH4X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/1MG7/H1YONH4X/F701MG7H1YONH4X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/1MG7/H1YONH4X/F701MG7H1YONH4X.SMALL.jpg lizzyro Have a tank top or shirt you no longer wear, but want to reuse in some way? Follow these easy steps to create a reusable bag. Gather Materials For this project, you will need a shirt or tank top that you no longer want to wear, scissors, a needle, and thread.  Prepare Straps for Bag If you've ...
By: lizzyro

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 20:33:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-purpose-bird-feeder-make-in-5-min/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/VFL5/H1YOBCQU/FXEVFL5H1YOBCQU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/VFL5/H1YOBCQU/FXEVFL5H1YOBCQU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/VFL5/H1YOBCQU/FXEVFL5H1YOBCQU.SMALL.jpg j4midnite The catalogs may have prettier ones, but this costs nothing as you probably have everything needed lying around the house), takes 5 minutes.  There were finches feeding within 15 min of hanging this on my fire escape (3rd story apt. in the city, above a backyard).  This is a dual-purpose feeder - re...
By: j4midnite

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 08:16:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycle-a-plastic-school-binder-Mothers-Day-edit/
Upcycle a plastic school binder (Mother's Day edition). - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/HRIP/H1YONEN5/FH1HRIPH1YONEN5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/HRIP/H1YONEN5/FH1HRIPH1YONEN5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/HRIP/H1YONEN5/FH1HRIPH1YONEN5.SMALL.jpg Nahual Binders. We all have 'em. Kids always need to buy one every year, even though they have the one from last year... that they never used. Some have no idea what to do with a million binders, so they throw them away. Solution: R-E-C-Y-C-L-E and R-E-S-P-E-C-T.  My mother's a strange one, Mr. Grinch. It...
By: Nahual

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 21:45:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycle-a-Discarded-GrillSmoker-to-a-Fun-Planter-/
Upcycle a Discarded Grill/Smoker to a Fun Planter Box(updated) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/UKT5/H1ZG6KJT/FVXUKT5H1ZG6KJT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/UKT5/H1ZG6KJT/FVXUKT5H1ZG6KJT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/UKT5/H1ZG6KJT/FVXUKT5H1ZG6KJT.SMALL.jpg TheBaldFish So basically, one day I was driving past the dumpster for my building complex and I saw a perfectly good rusted out smoker.  I immediately knew it must be mine.  So I parked my car and walked over and drug it the block or so to my home.  It stayed on my porch for about a month until spring sprung.  ...
By: TheBaldFish

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 14:20:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ReMake-your-own-necktie-cell-phone-case-with-Tiffa/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/WD2X/H1ZG6IGI/FN3WD2XH1ZG6IGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/WD2X/H1ZG6IGI/FN3WD2XH1ZG6IGI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/WD2X/H1ZG6IGI/FN3WD2XH1ZG6IGI.SMALL.jpg replayground In this video we'll show you how to make a cell phone case out of an old tie, and in just a few easy steps.  This project makes a great gift for dad, just make sure not to cut up his favorite tie!  
By: replayground

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 11:54:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/That-one-camping-etc-item-some-might-forget-mak/
That one camping, etc, item some might forget, make it travel size! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/YFW1/H1YOAOTZ/FSMYFW1H1YOAOTZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/YFW1/H1YOAOTZ/FSMYFW1H1YOAOTZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/YFW1/H1YOAOTZ/FSMYFW1H1YOAOTZ.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo I'm talking of course about Aloe Vera.  Let's say you have been on a camping trip for a week, you remembered sunscreen, but didn't apply it enough, now you have an uncomfortable sunburn and a 15 mile hike in front of you. This instructable is pretty self explanatory, but the basis is, Instead of lug...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 17:29:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-recycled-critter-chaser/
Homemade recycled critter chaser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/3K7U/H1YOHE55/FDN3K7UH1YOHE55.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/3K7U/H1YOHE55/FDN3K7UH1YOHE55.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/3K7U/H1YOHE55/FDN3K7UH1YOHE55.SMALL.jpg triumphman I grow my own herbs and vegees in 1/2 of 55 gallon plastic barrels on my back deck. When critters come near my deck an infra-red sensor sets off a beeper in my kitchen day and night. It also turns on 500 watt spotlights too. I have no pets so I usually know its a woodchuck, possum, rabbit , raccoon,...
By: triumphman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 15:47:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pen-clip-repair-with-Sugru/
Pen clip repair - with Sugru - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/CAE4/H1Y07FMA/FEFCAE4H1Y07FMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/CAE4/H1Y07FMA/FEFCAE4H1Y07FMA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/CAE4/H1Y07FMA/FEFCAE4H1Y07FMA.SMALL.jpg brianandrewparker The plastic clip on my favorite pen broke.  This is how I rebuilt it using a paper clip and Sugru. Supplies: - one paper clip - Sugru - needle nose pliers Bending the clip I began by straightening the paper clip. Once straightened, I folded it in half once, such that I had two parallel lengths ...
By: brianandrewparker

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 15:28:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-Tape-Business-Card-Holder/
Cassette Tape Business Card Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/VUBT/H1QMLKQ1/F7WVUBTH1QMLKQ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/VUBT/H1QMLKQ1/F7WVUBTH1QMLKQ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/VUBT/H1QMLKQ1/F7WVUBTH1QMLKQ1.SMALL.jpg Jer_Faludi It turns out cassette tapes are exactly the right size for a business card case.  People of a certain age, like me, have lots of old tapes sitting around uselessly.  You can give one a second life! Choose a cool tape Start with a cool tape, like these.  And no, don't be horrified that this "museu...
By: Jer_Faludi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 02:05:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycle-a-Cassette-Player-how-to-break-up-with-ol/
Upcycle a Cassette Player (how to break up with old technology) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/R21V/H1KHANBM/FXTR21VH1KHANBM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/R21V/H1KHANBM/FXTR21VH1KHANBM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/R21V/H1KHANBM/FXTR21VH1KHANBM.SMALL.jpg Nahual There comes a time when our relationship with technology must end. Look, I know you're a player. Everyone knows. I can't really be seen with you anymore unless you change. I get those looks from people. Why-is-she-with-that-player grimace and Get-with-the-new-tech high brows. I'm going to change you...
By: Nahual

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 23:32:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-Space-with-5-14-Floppy-Disk-File-Storage/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/CJFL/H1QML3QG/FEGCJFLH1QML3QG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/CJFL/H1QML3QG/FEGCJFLH1QML3QG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/CJFL/H1QML3QG/FEGCJFLH1QML3QG.SMALL.jpg klixtopher Inspired by this instructable, the recent acquisition of a bunch of old floppies and our need for a place to store important papers while we were still using them and before they went into more permanent storage (that is, a place that was not a big pile on the kitchen counter), I decided to make a h...
By: klixtopher

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 17:43:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Secret-Hollow-Book/
How to Make a Secret Hollow Book - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/PNLQ/H0KL0VVB/FD6PNLQH0KL0VVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/PNLQ/H0KL0VVB/FD6PNLQH0KL0VVB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/PNLQ/H0KL0VVB/FD6PNLQH0KL0VVB.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall I have some really nice pearls, yet no place to keep them safe.  Then I saw this (http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Hollow-Book) on Wiki How.  Yes, the perfect idea.  I went to the “Book Store” at our local library.  They sale used library book there, $1.00 of hard bound and 25¢ for paper backs. Since...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:15:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turned-an-old-pair-of-jeans-into-a-pair-of-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/BV9Z/H1O5DD7W/FX9BV9ZH1O5DD7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/BV9Z/H1O5DD7W/FX9BV9ZH1O5DD7W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/BV9Z/H1O5DD7W/FX9BV9ZH1O5DD7W.SMALL.jpg Nataliescreations Just turned an old pair of jeans into a pair of cuffed shorts. Love it!
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:09:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Coffee-Table-1/
Pallet Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/V414/H1KH9UD8/F4QV414H1KH9UD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/V414/H1KH9UD8/F4QV414H1KH9UD8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/V414/H1KH9UD8/F4QV414H1KH9UD8.SMALL.jpg KING OF THE BUILD For this step I lined up 5 boards of equal length. You can choose to use more or less boards depending on how big you want your table to be. This is where you will be making the support struts for your table. Cut a piece of wood into two pieces that are the same length as the width of the table....
By: KING OF THE BUILD

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:59:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/trash-to-treasure-2/
trash to treasure 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/9PRU/H1EMI41G/FPW9PRUH1EMI41G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/9PRU/H1EMI41G/FPW9PRUH1EMI41G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/9PRU/H1EMI41G/FPW9PRUH1EMI41G.SMALL.jpg l8nite I find a LOT of fans on the curb, a large number simply need to be cleaned to work, others may need a screw or some creative thinking. Sorry for the lack of step by step pics, the idea hit me and was finished before I even thought of pictures the light bulb flashed I picked up this small pedestal...
By: l8nite

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:12:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-window-frame-scarf-organizer/
Upcycled window frame scarf organizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/NNRR/H1ERN1OJ/FSPNNRRH1ERN1OJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/NNRR/H1ERN1OJ/FSPNNRRH1ERN1OJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/NNRR/H1ERN1OJ/FSPNNRRH1ERN1OJ.SMALL.jpg suzelac So, you have an old window and you don't know what to do with it, but you want to do something crafty? Well friends, I have a solution for you - the upcycled window frame scarf, bag, and accessory display! Read on if you want to go from having an old window pane to a stylish and visually appealing s...
By: suzelac

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:57:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IMPORTANT-TIPS-FOR-SAWING-BIKE-INNER-TUBE-SAWING-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/R01L/H1IMOVTI/F1KR01LH1IMOVTI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/R01L/H1IMOVTI/F1KR01LH1IMOVTI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/R01L/H1IMOVTI/F1KR01LH1IMOVTI.SMALL.jpg marcellahella (my inglish is not quite perfect today) here is some important tips to sew inner tube with sewing machine, is just something I learned from do it : 1.put thread tension on higher number (on my sewing machine is 9); 2. put some vegetable oil (a thin thin layer) on the upper (and only on the upper) ...
By: marcellahella

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:22:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cork-Mobile/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/GDE9/H19RTDEH/FCNGDE9H19RTDEH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/GDE9/H19RTDEH/FCNGDE9H19RTDEH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/GDE9/H19RTDEH/FCNGDE9H19RTDEH.SMALL.jpg andreaki Quick and easy to make, this simple design offers simple pleasure! My son, Mattt, who grew up on the Hudson River with us, was naturally drawn to boating and books about boats.  Starting with Scuffy the Tugboat and McElligot's Pool, he later moved on to Kon Tiki and Cork Boat, and later moved on to...
By: andreaki

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:06:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-spring-time-Paper-weight-decore/
Giant spring time Paper weight/ decore - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/MHJZ/H19RHKGN/FY0MHJZH19RHKGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/MHJZ/H19RHKGN/FY0MHJZH19RHKGN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/MHJZ/H19RHKGN/FY0MHJZH19RHKGN.SMALL.jpg shazni You could bring spring in to your room with this cute flower on the window sill as a room decor or for a practical  purpose  on your table to stop the papers from flying away ! Its made out of cheap and easy to find materials cereal boxes corrugated boxes floral tape wire old plastic bottles an old...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:38:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pencil-Top-from-old-pens/
Pencil Top from old pens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/QMF5/H19RV7RG/FKKQMF5H19RV7RG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/QMF5/H19RV7RG/FKKQMF5H19RV7RG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/QMF5/H19RV7RG/FKKQMF5H19RV7RG.SMALL.jpg shazni There are plenty of pens around that get thrown once used...well here is something for you to do before throwing.. well only the pens with rubber grips :=) How to make Get your pens with rubber grips. Remove the rubber grips from the pen and the top part of the pen make your flowers or use plasti...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:57:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spaceships-made-with-mini-vacuum-cleaners/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/EHZ1/H1AH6NPF/F5QEHZ1H1AH6NPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/EHZ1/H1AH6NPF/F5QEHZ1H1AH6NPF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/EHZ1/H1AH6NPF/F5QEHZ1H1AH6NPF.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer A few years ago, I had two damaged mini vacuum cleaners (like the ones used in cars) in my workshop. So, I created spaceships! A vacuum cleaner spaceship is easy to made. First, remove the inner parts (motor and electric stuff). You will need the case. For the wings, I used cassette decks from a st...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:44:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Film-Strip-Upcycled-into-a-Film-Gift-Bow/
Old Film Strip Upcycled into a Film Gift Bow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2RU2/H1AH6Y5K/F4S2RU2H1AH6Y5K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2RU2/H1AH6Y5K/F4S2RU2H1AH6Y5K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2RU2/H1AH6Y5K/F4S2RU2H1AH6Y5K.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Greetings Instructable fans and fanatics!  Today's 'able will teach you how to use old film and crate a fantastic gift bow!  The school where I work was cleaning house and some old projector film about the moon and planets were getting thrown out.  I snagged them out of the trash before getting dum...
By: poofrabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:31:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Brush-Pencil-Pot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/XP0Q/H19RV37Q/FKZXP0QH19RV37Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/XP0Q/H19RV37Q/FKZXP0QH19RV37Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/XP0Q/H19RV37Q/FKZXP0QH19RV37Q.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe I saw this idea on the internet a year or so back, I finally got around to finding a brush head to implement it on my desk. Take old/new brush Remove head from brush Place head upside down on desk Insert various bits of stationery People love it, and although it takes up more room ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:25:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Water-Bottle-Cap-Launcher/
How to Make a Water Bottle Cap Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/PSKZ/H19RUZO7/FLJPSKZH19RUZO7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/PSKZ/H19RUZO7/FLJPSKZH19RUZO7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/PSKZ/H19RUZO7/FLJPSKZH19RUZO7.SMALL.jpg bobthebuilder728 If your going to recycle your water bottles anyway, why not have a little fun with them first. With this easy and fun thing to do, you can reuse your water bottles. If you leave a little water in the bottom, there will be something that looks like smoke coming out of the bottle after you shoot. M...
By: bobthebuilder728

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:04:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Uses-for-a-Razor/
10 Uses for a Razor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/LOZJ/H0OJ3SJI/FD1LOZJH0OJ3SJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/LOZJ/H0OJ3SJI/FD1LOZJH0OJ3SJI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/LOZJ/H0OJ3SJI/FD1LOZJH0OJ3SJI.SMALL.jpg shadowfeet I have always thought 'disposable' razors are way too nice just to throw away. So today when I was about to throw my old razor away I stopped myself and thought,"What could I use this for?"  All 10 uses aren't, necessarily, useful, but I did fill up some lazy time figuring them out, and you can spen...
By: shadowfeet

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:16:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-minute-bird-feeder/
5 minute bird feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/EITE/H19RSWOK/FIFEITEH19RSWOK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/EITE/H19RSWOK/FIFEITEH19RSWOK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/EITE/H19RSWOK/FIFEITEH19RSWOK.SMALL.jpg rrkrose After some brainstorming and realizing that I needed a new bird feeder, I created this for the reuse challenge. It is mostly made from recycled materials and is super quick.  In addition, it cost almost nothing to make. It turned out very well and I can't wait to start seeing birds eating from it. ...
By: rrkrose

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:36:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-and-Magazine-Woven-Wallet/
Duct Tape and Magazine Woven Wallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/RQCI/H18FMUDM/FULRQCIH18FMUDM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/RQCI/H18FMUDM/FULRQCIH18FMUDM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/RQCI/H18FMUDM/FULRQCIH18FMUDM.SMALL.jpg rrkrose In honor of Earth Day, I made this wallet from duct tape and an old magazine. It's actually easier than a normal duct tape wallet in my opinion and only takes about 45 minutes. Also it's really cute! Materials All you need is a roll of duct tape and a magazine of your choice. I think this looks m...
By: rrkrose

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:54:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/the-1-hr-bench-from-recycled-materials/
the 1 hr bench from recycled materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/JQUS/H173JNY5/FX8JQUSH173JNY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/JQUS/H173JNY5/FX8JQUSH173JNY5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/JQUS/H173JNY5/FX8JQUSH173JNY5.SMALL.jpg l8nite I'm a repurposer from way back, my maternal grandfather repurposed materials from job sites into a vacation house at the Jersey shore, my paternal grandfather was the same way. People will throw away the most amazing stuff, I mine it from the curb and turn it into cash or other usable stuff that can...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:24:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/smallest-upcycled-aquarium-ever-only-2-supplies/
smallest upcycled aquarium ever, only 2 supplies! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/S0ON/H15NE809/FVTS0ONH15NE809.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/S0ON/H15NE809/FVTS0ONH15NE809.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/S0ON/H15NE809/FVTS0ONH15NE809.SMALL.jpg neetz this is a 1 1/4 in tall aquarium that i made from a arrowhead water bottle! ALL you need: arrowhead water bottle hot glue! optional: nano marimo ball pebbles or sand step 1 cut a rectangle out of the arrowhead bottle and bend it into a square, now hot glue it. step 2 now cut a square out...
By: neetz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:59:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/4-step-upcycled-marimo-ball-light-bulb-aquarium/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/KJLP/H15NKSQP/F9ZKJLPH15NKSQP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/KJLP/H15NKSQP/F9ZKJLPH15NKSQP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/KJLP/H15NKSQP/F9ZKJLPH15NKSQP.SMALL.jpg neetz this is a miniature aquarium that i made, i used this instructable by whamodyne to clean out the light bulb:  http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Lightbulb-Wall-Hook/step2/Hollow-out-the-light-bulb/ this is perfect for a "green" person because you are reusing the lightbulb! needs: cleaned out...
By: neetz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:43:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-cardboard-TP-rolls/
Upcycled cardboard TP rolls. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/TMR5/H15NKQR6/FS3TMR5H15NKQR6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/TMR5/H15NKQR6/FS3TMR5H15NKQR6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/TMR5/H15NKQR6/FS3TMR5H15NKQR6.SMALL.jpg Nahual The end of the toilet paper roll is used in many different projects. This project will be simple and 100% easy. I used these for Halloween last year and they were a hit. The only problem was the fact that kids had no idea what they were, but when they did, they loved every second of it. The uses are...
By: Nahual

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:16:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Candle-Holder/
Recycled Candle Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/3KSU/H130PE0K/FKT3KSUH130PE0K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/3KSU/H130PE0K/FKT3KSUH130PE0K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/3KSU/H130PE0K/FKT3KSUH130PE0K.SMALL.jpg shazni Looking at the picture i don't think you would ever believe that the the base is a tuna fish can :-).. well read on to checkout how this came out to be.  Things you need An empty tuna fish tin any fabric lying around...i used jute. clay candle pot glue shells to decorate or anything you like san...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:38:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Art-Kit-from-a-DVD-Case/
How to Make an Art Kit from a DVD Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/W598/H15NE42Q/FY6W598H15NE42Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/W598/H15NE42Q/FY6W598H15NE42Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/W598/H15NE42Q/FY6W598H15NE42Q.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall I have a daughter who loves to color (she take after her mother).  I found an adult (more difficult than a child’s) coloring book for her birthday.  Then I came across this on pintrest, (http://stacyvaughnblog.blogspot.ca/2012/04/dvd-coloring-case.html) and when she pinned it off my board, I just ...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:16:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusing-an-old-calculator-stand/
Reusing an old calculator stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/ZWRD/H1426KDI/FIZZWRDH1426KDI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/ZWRD/H1426KDI/FIZZWRDH1426KDI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/ZWRD/H1426KDI/FIZZWRDH1426KDI.SMALL.jpg philip42 Check out the author’s website, http://www.neatinformation.com/, for lots of interesting articles. If you link to this instructable from another website, please include a link to the Neat Information website. In the mid 1970s I got my first calculator - a Rockwell 21R. It was a simple five function...
By: philip42

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:51:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Flat-Bottle-Boat/
How to Make a Flat Bottle Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/1D99/H130PFMF/FS01D99H130PFMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/1D99/H130PFMF/FS01D99H130PFMF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/1D99/H130PFMF/FS01D99H130PFMF.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall As many of you know, I have been a Cub Scout Leader since 1991.  I only had 2 or 3 years off during all that time.  In our Pack we love to do water sports during the summer.  We will be making flat bottle boats for a Pack Meeting in the not too distant future.  I have been saving flat bottles for ...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:38:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Turn-a-T-shirt-into-a-Shrug/
How to Turn a T-shirt into a Shrug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/NJ1Q/H05NHCNL/FSPNJ1QH05NHCNL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/NJ1Q/H05NHCNL/FSPNJ1QH05NHCNL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/NJ1Q/H05NHCNL/FSPNJ1QH05NHCNL.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall I knew it was too good to be true when I bought this T-shirt at the Dollar Store.  It shrunk to become too short the first time I washed it.  Oh, but I loved the color, I look really good in this color.  So I put it way until the right project came for me to use it.   Then, I saw this Pintrest, a ...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:14:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Gallon-Bucket-Swing/
5-Gallon Bucket Swing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/JCES/H0OJ3UHB/FP5JCESH0OJ3UHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/JCES/H0OJ3UHB/FP5JCESH0OJ3UHB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/JCES/H0OJ3UHB/FP5JCESH0OJ3UHB.SMALL.jpg bennelson Build a simple toddler swing from a 5-Gallon Bucket! You and your tot will have tons of fun in the backyard with this affordable and easy-to-build DIY project! To get started, you'll need tools and materials! TOOLS: Drill  Jig-saw MATERIALS 5-Gallon Bucket Rope Get a Bucket To start with...
By: bennelson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:53:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wabi-Sabi-and-The-Art-of-Recycling-How-to-get-cr/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/YOW6/H0OJ789F/FRMYOW6H0OJ789F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/YOW6/H0OJ789F/FRMYOW6H0OJ789F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/YOW6/H0OJ789F/FRMYOW6H0OJ789F.SMALL.jpg Organikmechanic Trying to live simply and well, with minimum impact on the Environment by recycling and reusing the vast wealth of "rubbish" discarded daily across our Planet. One of my favourites, the ubiquitous wooden pallet is a valuable resource, frequently overlooked. Dismantled correctly it yields wooden plan...
By: Organikmechanic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:14:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reforming-Soap-Scraps/
Reforming Soap Scraps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/992F/H0OJ21DC/FXU992FH0OJ21DC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/992F/H0OJ21DC/FXU992FH0OJ21DC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/992F/H0OJ21DC/FXU992FH0OJ21DC.SMALL.jpg mmchenry Many people buy bar soap in bulk, but the money you save often gets tossed when you stop using the scraps. Everyone does it. I got sick of throwing money in the trash and decided to start saving the scraps of bar soap. I melt them down once a quarter or so in a small saucepan and form a few new bars...
By: mmchenry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:59:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/strange-contents-in-a-jar/
strange contents in a jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/JBXR/H10H5G1T/FZEJBXRH10H5G1T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/JBXR/H10H5G1T/FZEJBXRH10H5G1T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/JBXR/H10H5G1T/FZEJBXRH10H5G1T.SMALL.jpg kattynasco it might make you want to say "eew," "gross!" or "yuck," but thinking up of funny ingrediants to put in a jar, canister, or small bag is quite amusing. it allows you to be creative and have  good laugh at the things others might come up with! Materials: ~ jar, canister or small bag ~ creative juices...
By: kattynasco

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:42:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scoochmaroo-Challenge-Reuse/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/TBM7/H006CFWV/FYUTBM7H006CFWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/TBM7/H006CFWV/FYUTBM7H006CFWV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/TBM7/H006CFWV/FYUTBM7H006CFWV.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo   Follow Me to hear about all of the Scoochmaroo Challenges. This Week's Challenge: Reuse!   For some examples of the prizes in use, check out the MakeDo website or their Instructable page   Winners (alphabetical ord...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:55:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-cute-baskets-out-of-packing-paper/
Make cute baskets out of packing paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/1HAQ/H0OJ39TS/F091HAQH0OJ39TS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/1HAQ/H0OJ39TS/F091HAQH0OJ39TS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/1HAQ/H0OJ39TS/F091HAQH0OJ39TS.SMALL.jpg doublewong A great tutorial I found online lead to this creation.  I decided to make the same thing with some minor changes.   Full credit to my inspiration ttp://www.designsponge.com/2012/01/sewing-101-recycled-paper-basket.html My versions:  Smaller, no glue, no paperclips, just packing paper, sewing, and ...
By: doublewong

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:09:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Titanic-Hat/
Titanic Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/Z2AK/H0HWDLI9/FOIZ2AKH0HWDLI9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/Z2AK/H0HWDLI9/FOIZ2AKH0HWDLI9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/Z2AK/H0HWDLI9/FOIZ2AKH0HWDLI9.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Sunday 15th April marks the 100th anniversary of one of the most renowned and romanticised tragedies of all time; the sinking of the Titantic. At Makedo, we're getting into character with this Titanic Hat in preparation for the many Titanic centennial dramas and documentaries about to hit TV screen...
By: makedo-able

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