Instructables: exploring - workshop - home-renovation - construction http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:44:46 PDT BLOX v1.01 DIY renovation for small bathroom with small budget http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-renovation-for-small-bathroom-with-small-budge/
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:09:36 PDT
How to Install a Sump Pump http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Install-a-Sump-Pump/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/8N24/HEXSS2G8/FGH8N24HEXSS2G8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/8N24/HEXSS2G8/FGH8N24HEXSS2G8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/8N24/HEXSS2G8/FGH8N24HEXSS2G8.SMALL.jpg RodsEliteHandyman Installing a new Sump Pump: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtgtOgp_904
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:59:10 PDT
Installing a TV in a sauna http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-a-TV-in-a-sauna/
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Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:42:46 PDT
Rapidobe - a cheap way to build walls, retaining walls, benches and shelves http://www.instructables.com/id/Rapidobe-a-cheap-way-to-build-walls-retaining-w/
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:59:30 PDT
How to Re-Pin a Lock With Original Key http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Re-Pin-a-Lock-With-Original-Key/
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Sun, 8 Jul 2012 16:30:06 PDT
Backyard Blacksmith Shop Shed http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Blacksmith-Shop-Shed/
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Sun, 3 Jun 2012 00:13:12 PDT
How To Make A Common Rafter For Any Width Structure http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Common-Rafter-For-Any-Width-Structur/
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Sun, 9 Oct 2011 17:04:14 PDT
Add Window to Shed http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Window-to-Shed/
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Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:55:18 PDT
Repairing a rotted wall or floor joist http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-a-rotted-wall-or-floor-joist/
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Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:25:22 PDT
How to build a deck http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-deck/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/436J/GNWWYS4F/FR3436JGNWWYS4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/436J/GNWWYS4F/FR3436JGNWWYS4F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/436J/GNWWYS4F/FR3436JGNWWYS4F.SMALL.jpg wadep48 I've built two different decks on my house and I'm getting ready to start a third.  Each of my deck plans were "out of my head". In other words, I didn't have any plans to use nor had I ever attempted any project of this size. I'm fairly good with tools and have a basic grasp of math. I will try and...
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Sun, 22 May 2011 13:25:05 PDT
House built with plastic and glass bottles http://www.instructables.com/id/House-in-Mexico-built-with-plastic-and-glass-bottl/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/2JPG/G4E0XZVC/F2G2JPGG4E0XZVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/2JPG/G4E0XZVC/F2G2JPGG4E0XZVC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/2JPG/G4E0XZVC/F2G2JPGG4E0XZVC.SMALL.jpg blkhawk A friend sent me these pictures about a house that was built using recycled materials.
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Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:28:21 PST
How to build a treehouse http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-treehouse/
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Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:06:25 PDT
Roommate Blocker 1.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/Roommate-Blocker-10/
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Wed, 2 Sep 2009 20:48:15 PDT
How to Construct Houses with Plastic Bottles !! http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Innovation-in-Construction-using-Waste-Plastic/
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Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:05:24 PDT
How to Plan for Building Your Country Home http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Plan-for-Building-Your-Contry-Home/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/LIME/FB11U6C2/F9ZLIMEFB11U6C2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/LIME/FB11U6C2/F9ZLIMEFB11U6C2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/LIME/FB11U6C2/F9ZLIMEFB11U6C2.SMALL.jpg Progressive Farmer This video shows you what you need to know about building a country place. Here we talk about the land, where to place barns and the home, and other considerations to think about when planning your home.
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Mon, 7 Jan 2008 10:32:25 PST
How to build a garage from the ground up http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-garage-from-the-ground-up/
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Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:45:35 PST
Building a fence gate http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-fence-gate/
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Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:59:51 PDT