http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 23:26:47 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Vinyl-Tiled-Backsplash-Temporary/
DIY: Vinyl Tiled Backsplash - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/1SEC/HG85COPA/F4X1SECHG85COPA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/1SEC/HG85COPA/F4X1SECHG85COPA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/1SEC/HG85COPA/F4X1SECHG85COPA.SMALL.jpg rhodylife We just bought a new house, and down the line, we will do a full kitchen renovation. For right now, however, we wanted to change up the backsplash, but didn't want to rip out the old one or spend a lot of money.  The solution = Vinyl Peel-and-Stick Tiles. These steps will include both a temporary w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 09:52:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sealing-Concrete-Countertops-More/
Sealing Concrete Countertops + More - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/8M5F/HAWSGU95/F688M5FHAWSGU95.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/8M5F/HAWSGU95/F688M5FHAWSGU95.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/8M5F/HAWSGU95/F688M5FHAWSGU95.SMALL.jpg CHENG Concrete This Instructable will demonstrate how to seal concrete countertops and other large scale projects using CHENG Concrete Countertop Sealer. The goal of any sealer is to protect the concrete. Concrete is porous, just like a sponge. The purpose of a sealer is to fill all of the holes in the concrete a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:06:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Storm-Door-Renovation/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/U9JZ/H78T8OGL/FO0U9JZH78T8OGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/U9JZ/H78T8OGL/FO0U9JZH78T8OGL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/U9JZ/H78T8OGL/FO0U9JZH78T8OGL.SMALL.jpg stangtime Our old storm door had seen much better days.  Its next stop was the landfill, but before going there I figured I would paint it a bright gloss white and replace the hardware.  For a fraction of the price and hassle of replacing the door I think we can get a few more years out of it.  Total price fo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:28:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Customizing-A-Poorly-Designed-Closet/
Customizing A Poorly Designed Closet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/GUB7/H4VQSYVS/FDPGUB7H4VQSYVS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/GUB7/H4VQSYVS/FDPGUB7H4VQSYVS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/GUB7/H4VQSYVS/FDPGUB7H4VQSYVS.SMALL.jpg cmt0011 This DIY project gives step-by-step instructions on how to add clothing racks and shoe storage to a poorly designed closet. What You Will Need 2 2"x4" boards 1 7.75oz can of tester paint to your preference 3 1/4" coated sinker nails Crown Molding Drill Hammer Stud Finder Finishing Nails Paint Bru...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:15:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remodeling-Removing-a-Wall/
Remodeling: Removing a Wall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/3BLW/H4AFZOML/F683BLWH4AFZOML.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/3BLW/H4AFZOML/F683BLWH4AFZOML.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/3BLW/H4AFZOML/F683BLWH4AFZOML.SMALL.jpg bwrussell The first in my series of remodeling Instructables that cover some common projects I encountered when remodeling my kitchen. All of the Instructables can be viewed in my Kitchen Remodeling Guide (Coming Soon). In this part we tear down a couple of non-load bearing walls. In some cases Repeat(Sledge...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:48:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-Archway/
How to build an Archway - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/R0F9/H1KH9P8M/FAOR0F9H1KH9P8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/R0F9/H1KH9P8M/FAOR0F9H1KH9P8M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/R0F9/H1KH9P8M/FAOR0F9H1KH9P8M.SMALL.jpg injunhead We have an "Old Italian" Tuscan theme in our kitchen. Pictures & color are nice, but I wanted to go a few steps further. Build a Frame Once you measure your entrance way cut out some plywood and screw some 2x4s onto the side. I used a hand saw to cut the 2x4s the same angle as the archway frame b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 12:05:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remodel-another-bathroom/
Remodel another bathroom - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/1KO0/GXFXNHWY/FDQ1KO0GXFXNHWY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/1KO0/GXFXNHWY/FDQ1KO0GXFXNHWY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/1KO0/GXFXNHWY/FDQ1KO0GXFXNHWY.SMALL.jpg MrBippers I'm back for the sequel to my previous instructable, how to remodel a bathroom.  That previous guide covered my downstairs bathroom and after a nice, *long* rest period I took on the upstairs bathroom.  This was a complete gutting involving replacing an old cast iron tub, replumbing for a modern 1 h...
By: MrBippers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:06:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Castle-Door/
Castle Door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/E0K1/GXBNARMH/FI7E0K1GXBNARMH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/E0K1/GXBNARMH/FI7E0K1GXBNARMH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/E0K1/GXBNARMH/FI7E0K1GXBNARMH.SMALL.jpg bricabracwizard Yes I really would like to win the shopbot challenge, no more shaky hands to create beautiful works of art, when you accidentally cut off some important part of your project you have to start over, NOT with the shopbot CNC router! We used to have this really terrible, tiny bathroom in the middle of...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:26:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hire-a-General-Contractor/
How to Hire a General Contractor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/RQ0D/GSUSMZZR/FL4RQ0DGSUSMZZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/RQ0D/GSUSMZZR/FL4RQ0DGSUSMZZR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/RQ0D/GSUSMZZR/FL4RQ0DGSUSMZZR.SMALL.jpg Tararoys You know how to paint a wall, or replace an electrical plate, or replace bathroom tiles. Now you decide that you want to replace your kitchen. You go to Lowes, check out kitchen cabinets, and talk to their friendly staff, and one of them starts talking about backings, roll-top counters, drop-in sink...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:27:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Our-Outdated-Bedroom/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/L0YO/GSLJR92N/F2NL0YOGSLJR92N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/L0YO/GSLJR92N/F2NL0YOGSLJR92N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/L0YO/GSLJR92N/F2NL0YOGSLJR92N.SMALL.jpg AndreaEllenP On to another room!  I'll start with the same intro from my other room.  My new husband and I are poor graduate students. He is working on a doctorate in physics, and I am working at Starbucks until the job market improves. We had to move to Los Alamos, NM, where there are labs for him to do his res...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:15:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-Tiled-Bathroom/
Rainbow Tiled Bathroom - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/6YZJ/GNBEW0SV/FSY6YZJGNBEW0SV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/6YZJ/GNBEW0SV/FSY6YZJGNBEW0SV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/6YZJ/GNBEW0SV/FSY6YZJGNBEW0SV.SMALL.jpg jeff-o So, what happens when you combine the desires of an artist and a mad engineer into a single bathroom renovation? In this case, a soaker tub surrounded by a literal colour wheel of tiles, each hand painted in one of 34 different colours. That's what! For our basement bathroom renovation, my wife and ...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 23:31:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/modern-outhouse/
modern outhouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/SZEB/GKGL6DI7/F98SZEBGKGL6DI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/SZEB/GKGL6DI7/F98SZEBGKGL6DI7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/SZEB/GKGL6DI7/F98SZEBGKGL6DI7.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 I built this 8 by 8 modern outhouse for my property. I dismantled a 1993 25 foot camper and used the toilet, vanity ,sink. shower, and windows from the camper. Building the floor I studded in a 8 by 8 floor  with pressure treated 2 by 8s and in between the studs i mounted the black water ta...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:22:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/deck-kitchen/
*Camper deck kitchen* - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MH5D/GKGL8F40/F2FMH5DGKGL8F40.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MH5D/GKGL8F40/F2FMH5DGKGL8F40.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MH5D/GKGL8F40/F2FMH5DGKGL8F40.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 This is my deck kitchen i made from parts of a 1993 camper, The sink ,fridge, stove, and drawer fronts were all reused from the camper. frame This is the 2 foot wide by 10 foot long frame. doors I made doors from 1by4 pt and 1 by 6  ship lap boards. Here is also the frame work for the drawer...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:45:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Powered-Star-Trek-Style-Door/
Air-Powered Star Trek Style Door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/BUDU/GHDS6MU4/FE9BUDUGHDS6MU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/BUDU/GHDS6MU4/FE9BUDUGHDS6MU4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/BUDU/GHDS6MU4/FE9BUDUGHDS6MU4.SMALL.jpg uiproductions I always wanted a piece of Star Trek and the Disney Monorail in my house, and one thing they have in common is that they both have automatic sliding doors. It would be the perfect, most geek-ified entryway for my bedroom. Edit:  Not every detail is included in this Instructable.  I did the bes...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2010 12:08:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-Chair-Rail/
Installing Chair Rail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/QSON/GGC2UGXX/FLTQSONGGC2UGXX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/QSON/GGC2UGXX/FLTQSONGGC2UGXX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/QSON/GGC2UGXX/FLTQSONGGC2UGXX.SMALL.jpg randofo Chair rail moulding is a great way to spruce up a room and protect its walls from wily and dangerous chair backs. If left to their own devices, chairs would dent up all of your walls and make you mad. It is therefor imperative that you keep those walls safe by placing a solid protective barrier at 3...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:54:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Spray-or-Roll-on-your-own-Window-Frosting/
Spray (or Roll) on your own Window / Door Glass Frosting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/EICD/G2WM0UIU/FFHEICDG2WM0UIU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/EICD/G2WM0UIU/FFHEICDG2WM0UIU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/EICD/G2WM0UIU/FFHEICDG2WM0UIU.SMALL.jpg tewharau I bought 5 second-hand sliding doors (called Ranch Sliders in New Zealand) and wanted to turn them into Ikea-style frosted glass wardrobe sliding doors.  I could have used the film, but it was going to cost more than the doors.  I also could have used the spray but for some reason, we can only get t...
By: tewharau

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:23:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sand-and-refinish-your-hardwood-floors-with-a-conv/
Sand and refinish your hardwood floors with a converted floor polisher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VE6K/G23UUFT9/F25VE6KG23UUFT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VE6K/G23UUFT9/F25VE6KG23UUFT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VE6K/G23UUFT9/F25VE6KG23UUFT9.SMALL.jpg tewharau I wanted to refinish my Rimu (New Zealand native timber) floors but I was doing it in the evenings and weekends and I didn't want to rent a floor sander for weeks at a time (OK, I'm cheap).  At the hire shop, they had big belt floor sanders but also a big circular floor sander.  I thought the circul...
By: tewharau

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:10:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Remodel-a-bathroom/
Remodel a bathroom - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/18T6/FSMT01FX/F2818T6FSMT01FX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/18T6/FSMT01FX/F2818T6FSMT01FX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/18T6/FSMT01FX/F2818T6FSMT01FX.SMALL.jpg MrBippers When it comes to selling a home they say kitchens and bathrooms are not only the big sellers, but the places where you get the most for your investment. The house I bought had a rather large (5' x 10') and very bland half bathroom on the first floor. I decided to not only remodel it, but add a half ...
By: MrBippers

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:41:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Epic-Basement-Renovation/
Epic Basement Renovation! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/1H48/FOHU2JLN/FEC1H48FOHU2JLN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/1H48/FOHU2JLN/FEC1H48FOHU2JLN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/1H48/FOHU2JLN/FEC1H48FOHU2JLN.SMALL.jpg jeff-o A warning to the weak willed! A basement renovation can be trying to your patience, the patience of your co-dwellers, and that of your credit card! That said, it's also a whole lot of fun! After all, who wouldn't want to smash stuff with a giant hammer, fill a room with concrete dust, or paste hu...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:28:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-your-own-Mexican-sink/
Installing your own Mexican sink - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/PMH0/FOHU34UG/FE5PMH0FOHU34UG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/PMH0/FOHU34UG/FE5PMH0FOHU34UG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/PMH0/FOHU34UG/FE5PMH0FOHU34UG.SMALL.jpg jessandstavro I've always loved the handpainted sinks we've seen while on holiday in Mexico. I swore that when I owned my own home, I'd have one in a bathroom to enjoy daily! Here I am with our sink Instructable. We aren't complete newbies when it comes to renovating (we've laid a bit of flooring and done lots ...
By: jessandstavro

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