http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 19:08:53 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Closets-with-sliding-barn-style-doors/
Closets with sliding barn-style doors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/7ZUP/HEBN7Y3D/FFL7ZUPHEBN7Y3D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/7ZUP/HEBN7Y3D/FFL7ZUPHEBN7Y3D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/7ZUP/HEBN7Y3D/FFL7ZUPHEBN7Y3D.SMALL.jpg mjp5147 We had a huge room, taking up the whole second story, with no closets. It was time to build his and her closets so we could put some actual use to the spare bedroom downstairs. Pick Locations For Your New Closet(s) In our case the 2 corners were the best place to put the closets. At first we wer...
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Laudable Laminate, Fearless Formica'ing or Countertop Replacement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/RKJO/H5408M0V/F96RKJOH5408M0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/RKJO/H5408M0V/F96RKJOH5408M0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/RKJO/H5408M0V/F96RKJOH5408M0V.SMALL.jpg kuhldad This adventure in DIY started with a yardsale find of a kitchen island without a top. The island was a lot nicer than the contractor- grade island in our kitchen and much more accessible innards. After several trips to our favorite second-hand home improvement stores 50 miles on either end of our pe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:08:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Safe-Scaffolding-for-painting-above-an-attached-ga/
Safe Scaffolding for painting above an attached garage. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/LIQ9/HCB8F2EX/F30LIQ9HCB8F2EX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/LIQ9/HCB8F2EX/F30LIQ9HCB8F2EX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/LIQ9/HCB8F2EX/F30LIQ9HCB8F2EX.SMALL.jpg old_alex The pictured setup is over 20 years old. In my previous job as an R&D engineer for a government research lab the geek quotient was way up there. When you did a job at home and came up with an idea you would take pictures and bring them in to show others.  I live near the coast and salt spray makes y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:30:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Built-in-wardrobe/
Built-in wardrobe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/49IR/H5F2Z9NO/FTJ49IRH5F2Z9NO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/49IR/H5F2Z9NO/FTJ49IRH5F2Z9NO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/49IR/H5F2Z9NO/FTJ49IRH5F2Z9NO.SMALL.jpg makendo Built-in wardrobes are good inexpensive renovations that get you lots of additional storage space. They're pretty simple to build, and make a good project for someone wanting to develop their DIY skills. You'll get experience in how to frame a wall, how to put up drywall, how to plaster, and how to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:22:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Extreme-Loft-Conversion/
Extreme Loft Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/RWJ3/GZACJ7BU/F5KRWJ3GZACJ7BU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/RWJ3/GZACJ7BU/F5KRWJ3GZACJ7BU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/RWJ3/GZACJ7BU/F5KRWJ3GZACJ7BU.SMALL.jpg DrWilson Around 8 months ago I was offered an opportunity every child would wish for, an opportunity that I could not say no to, nor waste any time on beginning. The opportunity was to undertake a relativity large loft conversion that was small on budget. But if that wasn't enough of a challenge for you then...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 14:20:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-accoustic-panels-for-your-recording-studio-or/
Make acoustic panels for your recording studio or home theater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/49V7/FB11KYGB/FMJ49V7FB11KYGB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/49V7/FB11KYGB/FMJ49V7FB11KYGB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/49V7/FB11KYGB/FMJ49V7FB11KYGB.SMALL.jpg TheHighwayBeautiful Acoustic treatments are often used to help improve the acoustics of a room by taming "flutter echoes," "room modes," and other problems which arise from a room's dimensions and construction. Although a variety of treatments are available for commercial use, they tend to be quite expensive. After som...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2008 09:39:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-easily-remove-vinyl-tiles/
How to easily remove vinyl tiles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/5OO8/GF7B8MZI/FLR5OO8GF7B8MZI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/5OO8/GF7B8MZI/FLR5OO8GF7B8MZI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/5OO8/GF7B8MZI/FLR5OO8GF7B8MZI.SMALL.jpg aeray The previous owner of our house, unfortunately, tried to "renovate" and "improve" the recently refinished and refurbished original clear-vertical-grain fir floors by sticking self-adhesive vinyl tiles to them to create "area rugs" of faux parquet and faux marble. After scraping, heating, and using a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:36:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-wood-fired-hot-tub/
How to build a wood fired hot tub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/QHIB/F9AC3F36/FAOQHIBF9AC3F36.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/QHIB/F9AC3F36/FAOQHIBF9AC3F36.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/QHIB/F9AC3F36/FAOQHIBF9AC3F36.SMALL.jpg veloboy In this instructable I will describe how I built a hot tub for less than $100 NZ ($75ish USD) from an old bulk liquids tank, a gas bottle and some stainless tube and junk that I had laying around. This tub is cheap and relatively easy to build and is also useful as a plunge pool in hot weather...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:17:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Granite-Tile-Kitchen-Countertops/
Granite Tile Kitchen Countertops - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/S7LY/GHF6O63G/FK7S7LYGHF6O63G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/S7LY/GHF6O63G/FK7S7LYGHF6O63G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/S7LY/GHF6O63G/FK7S7LYGHF6O63G.SMALL.jpg rory_woj With old stained, burnt laminate countertops staring at me for the last year of being in the house, I decided it was time to upgrade. I looked at the great instructable of doing concrete countertops. I milled it over in my head for months. But I didnt feel that I was up for the challenge- Also, I wa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:58:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Backyard-Fire-Pit/
Build Your Own Backyard Fire Pit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/FVMV/G8XPRM1W/FBQFVMVG8XPRM1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/FVMV/G8XPRM1W/FBQFVMVG8XPRM1W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/FVMV/G8XPRM1W/FBQFVMVG8XPRM1W.SMALL.jpg Thisoldhouse.com Outdoor fires are so hot right now. Seriously. Mankind has called the hearth home for the centuries, it's true, but these days people are going ultra-retro and getting their heat from stone-walled pits set into the earth. And, why not? On cool summer nights, you can melt marshmallows and nibble s'mo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 10:42:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Garden-Fountain-Out-of-Well-Anythi/
How to Make a Garden Fountain Out of, Well, Anything You Want - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/4MFU/G8TCT5W4/FTC4MFUG8TCT5W4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/4MFU/G8TCT5W4/FTC4MFUG8TCT5W4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/4MFU/G8TCT5W4/FTC4MFUG8TCT5W4.SMALL.jpg Thisoldhouse.com You tried sweating it out in the sauna, you can't let go in a yoga pose, and om isn't exactly hitting home. And no wonder—you're working too hard at relaxing. What you need is a place to sit quietly and contemplate the sounds of nature: birds chirping, breezes blowing, brooks babbling. What—no backy...
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