http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 19:06:19 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-Money-Help-The-Environment/
Save Money & Help The Environment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SMALL.jpg the cat expert In this Instructable, I will teach you tips how to help the environment, help your wallet, and save the world.  Oh, and don't forget to vote for me in the Green Design Contest. Reduce Consumerism. people say it's awful, and never do anything about it. But if you cut down on the products you buy,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 19:51:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-frugal-fresh-look-for-cut-flowers/
A frugal fresh look for cut flowers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/XTEK/HFD0ZAEW/FFKXTEKHFD0ZAEW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/XTEK/HFD0ZAEW/FFKXTEKHFD0ZAEW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/XTEK/HFD0ZAEW/FFKXTEKHFD0ZAEW.SMALL.jpg kylara70 My daughter came up wth a great idea that was frugal and amazing so I wanted to share it with you.  We had these simple cut flowers in a simple vase and they needed some pep!   Her frugal solution was to use the paper and ribbon from the flowers to dress up the vase.    A plain vase is sweet and pre...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:34:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Eco-Detergent-septic-safe/
$10 Eco Detergent (septic safe!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/6LYQ/HDYZI6D9/FDB6LYQHDYZI6D9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/6LYQ/HDYZI6D9/FDB6LYQHDYZI6D9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/6LYQ/HDYZI6D9/FDB6LYQHDYZI6D9.SMALL.jpg Project Upcycle I haven't liked laundry since I started having to do it myself.I don't like the chemicals in detergents today, (neither does my septic) so I decided I need to make it myself. Before we get into the how to make it, let's get a basic understanding of how laundry detergents work. Surfactants are the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:36:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-10-Eco-Washing-Machine/
The $10 Eco Washing Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/36U0/HDYZI6DE/FC336U0HDYZI6DE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/36U0/HDYZI6DE/FC336U0HDYZI6DE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/36U0/HDYZI6DE/FC336U0HDYZI6DE.SMALL.jpg Project Upcycle That's it. That, and a 5 gallon bucket make up my washing machine, add a pair of pants, two shirts, a pair of socks, boxers, and a tablespoon of the all natural detergent that I make. I put the bucket under the faucet in my tub so I can fill it easily and don't make too much of a mess. So lets lear...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 01:16:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-razors-last-almost-Forever/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/9VJ4/H6S416UR/FYR9VJ4H6S416UR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/9VJ4/H6S416UR/FYR9VJ4H6S416UR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/9VJ4/H6S416UR/FYR9VJ4H6S416UR.SMALL.jpg mrhulot Here is a tip on how I make my razors last for a long time. photo by MrVJTod http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrvjtod/406328507/sizes/m/in/photostream/
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 12:39:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Saving-Money-on-Razor-Blades/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/OY5T/H05NTBTI/FUOOY5TH05NTBTI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/OY5T/H05NTBTI/FUOOY5TH05NTBTI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/OY5T/H05NTBTI/FUOOY5TH05NTBTI.SMALL.jpg bobbilly9 The cost of good quality shaving razors is high and keeps going up. Cleaning the razor correctly after each shave will increase it's life. The hair on your arm hones the blades and removes soap and dirt from them. Checkout all my helpful tips video's at: http://www.inbobitrust.blogspot.com/ ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:53:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Slow-Cooker/
Home Made Slow Cooker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/FX24/GVBD03UE/FZSFX24GVBD03UE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/FX24/GVBD03UE/FZSFX24GVBD03UE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/FX24/GVBD03UE/FZSFX24GVBD03UE.SMALL.jpg kira0030 What you need pot without a long handle box or esky large thick woolen blanket smaller blanket or towel food to cook How It Works Bring food in pot to the boil on the stove and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes Take pot straight from stove, don't let it cool down.  Put towel or thin woolen blanket ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:04:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pant-Leg-Hats/
Pant Leg Hats - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/XWG2/GS3BDJE7/FB7XWG2GS3BDJE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/XWG2/GS3BDJE7/FB7XWG2GS3BDJE7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/XWG2/GS3BDJE7/FB7XWG2GS3BDJE7.SMALL.jpg kansasa Not wanting to throw out almost six feet of pant legs from my son's hemmed pants I came up with "Pant Leg Hats." Material What's leftover from his pants are two pieces of 10 inch long by 9.5 inch wide pieces of material.  These hats are a bit big for him so they should fit an adult with no probl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 16:02:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thrifty-to-Nifty/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SMALL.jpg starshipminivan I love garage sales, thrift stores, and clearance sales.  With a just a little imagination and a few crafting skills, it's easy to transform items and give them new life.  These are a few of the things I've created from bargain finds. Candle Holder Trio I found three strange short black iron candle...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2011 15:03:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Zebra-Box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/PBWB/GKLJ6HWV/FOFPBWBGKLJ6HWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/PBWB/GKLJ6HWV/FOFPBWBGKLJ6HWV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/PBWB/GKLJ6HWV/FOFPBWBGKLJ6HWV.SMALL.jpg Creativeman With all of our charging units, a handy storage unit unit was needed.  My solution?  Make and decorate a cardboard box to hold all the chargers in one place. An ugly plain box was doing duty as the storage space, but it had to go.  The original box was about 6 by 14 inches and this was adequate so...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:19:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Repurposed-Old-T-Shirt-Pajamas/
Repurposed Old T-Shirt Pajamas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/LTG1/GB5HE641/FDTLTG1GB5HE641.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/LTG1/GB5HE641/FDTLTG1GB5HE641.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/LTG1/GB5HE641/FDTLTG1GB5HE641.SMALL.jpg PurtynPnk I finally convinced my boyfriend to purge his clothes! What resulted was a large stockpile of old t-shirts, work shirts, sweats, old golf shirts and more. I considered donating them - but wondered if there was anything I could do to repurpose this new-found loot.  I searched the web and found so...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:02:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tool-Holder-Pin-Cushion/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/HAWY/G8LWENJK/F24HAWYG8LWENJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/HAWY/G8LWENJK/F24HAWYG8LWENJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/HAWY/G8LWENJK/F24HAWYG8LWENJK.SMALL.jpg urbanwoodswalker This is a real handy holder I came up with for those delicate tools such as pin vice, delicate tweezers, sewing needles and pins.  Even the stray craft blade.  I glued 6 wine corks to a jar lid with e6000 .  And that is it.  The jar is holding pens and pencils, and this tool holder keeps delicate an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:26:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jello-Playdough/
Jello Playdough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/B5VF/G33OZ0MR/FS4B5VFG33OZ0MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/B5VF/G33OZ0MR/FS4B5VFG33OZ0MR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/B5VF/G33OZ0MR/FS4B5VFG33OZ0MR.SMALL.jpg woowho Store bought playdough is so boring compared to what you can do at home! Homemade playdough can be scented, texturized, and in other ways personalized. Not to mention the bonding experience! Ingredients 1 Cup white flour 1/2 cup salt 2 tablespoons cream of tartar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:01:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hay-Slow-Cooker/
Hay Slow Cooker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/OM1Y/FT7PRYTH/FGCOM1YFT7PRYTH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/OM1Y/FT7PRYTH/FGCOM1YFT7PRYTH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/OM1Y/FT7PRYTH/FGCOM1YFT7PRYTH.SMALL.jpg kadewei .Forgotten savingsThe Hay Slow Cooker (#28;hooikist#29;) was invented in the Netherlands around 1900 and especially popular during the Second World War, when heating fuel was scarce. Nowadays it is forgotten, which is a pity as it can save up to 80% on cooking fuel costs. The Hay Slow Cooker is idea...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:19:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lots-of-Ways-to-Save-a-Little/
Lots of Ways to Save a Little - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/XG5O/FMMCVIA9/FHJXG5OFMMCVIA9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/XG5O/FMMCVIA9/FHJXG5OFMMCVIA9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/XG5O/FMMCVIA9/FHJXG5OFMMCVIA9.SMALL.jpg treep1 OK, this isn't so much one thing you can do as it is a suggestion for a change in the way you do many things. The savings for each thing is minimal, but when you do them all together, there is a big impact.The overall idea is to think about the cost of everything you do, and to calculate the savings...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:31:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Frugal-Wall-Art/
Frugal Wall Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/QNLT/FLG5OI07/FFBQNLTFLG5OI07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/QNLT/FLG5OI07/FFBQNLTFLG5OI07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/QNLT/FLG5OI07/FFBQNLTFLG5OI07.SMALL.jpg acupofjoy Using Styrofoam, fabric, a stapler, and straight pins, I give you my Frugal Wall Art Tutorial. Fit Fabric to Styrofoam First, gather supplies:- Styrofoam, as many pieces as you like...four, or six, whatever you like. I found mine in our garage in an empty DVD box.- Fabric, choose two or three col...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:09:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Science-Fair-Display-Board/
Science Fair Display Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/DKII/FEUXE6QW/F0TDKIIFEUXE6QW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/DKII/FEUXE6QW/F0TDKIIFEUXE6QW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/DKII/FEUXE6QW/F0TDKIIFEUXE6QW.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad This is my OSFDBPC (One Science Fair Display Board Per Child) project. This is Go Green because it helps to save the planet one piece of cardboard at a time. Besides, it saves you green (American vernacular for money) when you have to purchase one when you don't really need to. One of the greates...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:57:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CheapGeek--Make-Refrigerator-magnets-not-original/
CheapGeek- Make Refrigerator magnets-(not original by any means) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1G/151E/501EWZMIFQJ/F1G151E501EWZMIFQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1G/151E/501EWZMIFQJ/F1G151E501EWZMIFQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1G/151E/501EWZMIFQJ/F1G151E501EWZMIFQJ.SMALL.jpg cheapgeek Make your refrigerator personalized with your own crappy magnets. Here's the deal- after seeing the all the magnet Instructibles, and having magnets and a refrigerator and crap to go on it, I figured why not make and add my own magnets. I had leftover business card magnet blanks. These are the...
By: cheapgeek

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:18:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CheapGeek--Scrap-Bamboo-Art/
CheapGeek- Scrap Bamboo Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FP7/Y2YY/QMYERIE2J15/FP7Y2YYQMYERIE2J15.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FP7/Y2YY/QMYERIE2J15/FP7Y2YYQMYERIE2J15.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FP7/Y2YY/QMYERIE2J15/FP7Y2YYQMYERIE2J15.SMALL.jpg cheapgeek On vacation at my parents house- my brother, my Dad and I made some cane fishing poles. We made them for our kids. My daughters- balked at the idea of using a low tech cane pole for fishing. My nephews on the other hand, had no problem and got to fishing. My daughters came around and a good time was...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Sep 2006 15:58:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CheapGeek--Liquid-Soap-Refill/
CheapGeek- Liquid Soap Refill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FR8/ED6W/9RNERIE2GU4/FR8ED6W9RNERIE2GU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR8/ED6W/9RNERIE2GU4/FR8ED6W9RNERIE2GU4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR8/ED6W/9RNERIE2GU4/FR8ED6W9RNERIE2GU4.SMALL.jpg cheapgeek How to refill your liquid hand soap on the cheap. Soap is soap right? Not to the soap manufacturer's. You have soap for body, soap for dishes, soap for hands, soap for clothes, you get the idea. As I am out of bathroom liquid soap, I would walk to kitchen and wash my hands after doing my business. ...
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