Instructables: exploring - workshop - home-renovation - recycle http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:32:56 PDT BLOX v1.01 Build a food trolley http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-food-trolley/
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Sat, 3 Nov 2012 14:49:01 PDT
Excellent Upcycles. http://www.instructables.com/id/Excellent-Upcycles/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/WB87/H8CVGHPD/F9WWB87H8CVGHPD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/WB87/H8CVGHPD/F9WWB87H8CVGHPD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/WB87/H8CVGHPD/F9WWB87H8CVGHPD.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura Upcycling occurs when one takes a product that can no-longer be used, and turns it into another utilitarian good! For a history of upcycling, I recommend you go here, but Instructables is one of the best place to find excellent upcycle examples! null null null null null null null null ...
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:01:13 PDT
CRT to Planter Upcycle: Introduction & Materials http://www.instructables.com/id/CRT-to-Planter-Upcycle-Introduction-Materials/
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Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:10:24 PDT
How to remove glass from an old window in one piece. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-glass-from-an-old-window-in-one-piec/
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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:46:31 PST
Make a Sun Shade from an Old Sail http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Sun-Shade-from-an-Old-Sail/
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Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:19:33 PDT
Draft Stopper Using Recycled Inner Tubes http://www.instructables.com/id/Draft-Stopper-Using-Recycled-Inner-Tubes/
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Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:19:03 PST
Build a pigsty out of empty bottles http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-pigsty-out-of-empty-bottles/
Build a pigsty out of empty bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/JT1X/GFA3YLL7/FIQJT1XGFA3YLL7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/JT1X/GFA3YLL7/FIQJT1XGFA3YLL7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/JT1X/GFA3YLL7/FIQJT1XGFA3YLL7.SMALL.jpg nikone In this instructable i will share my experience in building a pigsty out of empty bottles.Why? because it is cheap or free and easy to do it also sort of recycling. I already have built a pigsty out of lumber and a mixture of clay and sawdust but unfortunately Vietnamese pigs gnaw through such wall...
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Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:29:41 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
Rain Water Harvesting: Water Self Sufficient Home http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Water-Harvesting-Water-Self-Sufficient-Home/
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Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:55:07 PDT
Coat Rack and Mitten Stand From Old CD Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Coat-Rack-and-Mitten-Stand-From-Old-CD-Rack/
Coat Rack and Mitten Stand From Old CD Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/NNPC/FOD6V1Z7/F2XNNPCFOD6V1Z7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/NNPC/FOD6V1Z7/F2XNNPCFOD6V1Z7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/NNPC/FOD6V1Z7/F2XNNPCFOD6V1Z7.SMALL.jpg domestic_engineer My husband got an old CD rack from the side of the road and brought it home. We don't keep CDs out anymore, because of the kids. It has sat in the basement for a while, until now. Being in New England in the Winter is wet and messy. With two kids, we always have wet and snowy hats, mittens, gloves,...
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Sat, 6 Dec 2008 18:19:57 PST
Make Shingles and Siding Out of Aluminum Cans (Beer Can Roof) http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Shingles-and-Siding-Out-of-Aluminum-Cans-Bee/
Make Shingles and Siding Out of Aluminum Cans (Beer Can Roof) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/YOUV/FE3IPVH0/F4YYOUVFE3IPVH0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/YOUV/FE3IPVH0/F4YYOUVFE3IPVH0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/YOUV/FE3IPVH0/F4YYOUVFE3IPVH0.SMALL.jpg robbtoberfest I haven't tested this long term but it seems to work on my chicken coop. Here's the rundown: Using scissors or tin snips cut the ends off an aluminum soda/beer can and cut down the middle of the can to make a flat rectangular piece of aluminum. Then you lay the flat piece into the forming die and pr...
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Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:45:09 PDT
How to build a wood fired hot tub http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-wood-fired-hot-tub/
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Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:17:27 PST
Water Recycler (Grey Water) http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Recycler-Grey-Water/
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Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:50:47 PDT