Instructables: exploring - living - extension http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:48:51 PDT BLOX v1.01 Extending the Legnth of a Bow Tie http://www.instructables.com/id/Extending-the-Legnth-of-a-Bow-Tie/
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Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:10:57 PST
Extended Jacket Sleeves and Hand Warmers http://www.instructables.com/id/Extended-Jacket-Sleeves-and-Hand-Warmers/
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Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:51:34 PST
$1.50 Heavy Duty Extension Cord http://www.instructables.com/id/150-Heavy-Duty-Extension-Cord/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/YN77/H82UEKDQ/FVIYN77H82UEKDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/YN77/H82UEKDQ/FVIYN77H82UEKDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/YN77/H82UEKDQ/FVIYN77H82UEKDQ.SMALL.jpg iectyx3c A heavy duty 6 foot 120 Volt extension cord is expensive, so make your own for about $1.50 each. Remove the heavy duty cord from an old appliance you are recycling. Pass the end through one of the holes in a $0.39 blue single gang workbox. Then tie a knot for strain relief. Strip the ends and at...
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Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:04:03 PDT
How to organize you cords http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-organize-you-cords/
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Tue, 3 Apr 2012 10:05:02 PDT
Another kind of feather hair extension http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-kind-of-feather-hair-extension/
Another kind of feather hair extension - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/QCPP/GSUT3AOJ/FB2QCPPGSUT3AOJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/QCPP/GSUT3AOJ/FB2QCPPGSUT3AOJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/QCPP/GSUT3AOJ/FB2QCPPGSUT3AOJ.SMALL.jpg smith0crystal Although traditional feather extensions are super cool, I prefer this more temporary feather accessory. (Self-portrait: Feather extension peeking out creates a subtly edgy-hippy look) You'll need: Super glue Your feather(s) of choice Small paint brush OR q-tip OR toothpick (something to apply sup...
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Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:40:46 PDT
Hair feathers accessory http://www.instructables.com/id/Hair-feathers-accessory/
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Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:19:53 PDT
Fix your velcro sandals to handle wide feet http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-your-velcro-sandals-to-handle-wide-feet/
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Mon, 6 Jun 2011 19:18:28 PDT
The window-closer http://www.instructables.com/id/The-window-closer/
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Sun, 26 Dec 2010 10:50:07 PST
(window) handle extension for small people and/or wheelchair users http://www.instructables.com/id/window-handle-extension-for-small-people-andor-wh/
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Wed, 8 Dec 2010 16:17:08 PST
Table Expansion for Dinner Guests http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Expansion-for-Dinner-Guests/
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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:47:49 PDT
DIY cord rack http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-cord-rack/
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Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:59:03 PDT
Stroller Handle Extensions http://www.instructables.com/id/Stroller-Handle-Extensions/
Stroller Handle Extensions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3B/VR6U/F6PC42N7/F3BVR6UF6PC42N7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3B/VR6U/F6PC42N7/F3BVR6UF6PC42N7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3B/VR6U/F6PC42N7/F3BVR6UF6PC42N7.SMALL.jpg mrpages It's an unpleasant fact of parenting when you're close to 6 feet tall: stroller handles are too short. Walks become painful, tiring, hunchbacked ordeals. So, if you have an umbrella-style stroller and you find it painful to push, make some extensions! Lay out the new handles Last year's church ...
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Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:46:43 PDT
USB Hub Monster http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Hub-Monster/
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Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:17:22 PDT
Plug Extension Cords Together http://www.instructables.com/id/Plug-Extension-Cords-Together/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FXJ/H1F7/E3LEQ6T2ADX/FXJH1F7E3LEQ6T2ADX.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXJ/H1F7/E3LEQ6T2ADX/FXJH1F7E3LEQ6T2ADX.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXJ/H1F7/E3LEQ6T2ADX/FXJH1F7E3LEQ6T2ADX.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Here's a trick I learned while working construction. If you plug two extension cords together like this, they won't come unplugged by accident. When you're done they're easy to unplug.
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Sun, 30 Jul 2006 17:26:07 PDT