http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 17:33:26 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-2/
Concrete - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCY/LTRT/EILEZ7C8XIQ/FCYLTRTEILEZ7C8XIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCY/LTRT/EILEZ7C8XIQ/FCYLTRTEILEZ7C8XIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCY/LTRT/EILEZ7C8XIQ/FCYLTRTEILEZ7C8XIQ.SMALL.jpg Popular Mechanics PopularMechanics.comFor more on concrete, check out the original story.Concrete is an age-old pillar of civilization, on a par with beer, steel and the plow. Master concrete (we're talking about simple backyard cement and water here, not engineer-grade flexible concrete.) and you can build a backyar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:57:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-a-structured-wiring-enclosure/
How to install a structured wiring enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/KIL5/HFWSTNTQ/FOHKIL5HFWSTNTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/KIL5/HFWSTNTQ/FOHKIL5HFWSTNTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/KIL5/HFWSTNTQ/FOHKIL5HFWSTNTQ.SMALL.jpg dsayed My home had a small wiring enclosure in the hall closet. It contained a mess of telephone cable and coax for cable TV. It turned out that the phone cable was actually Cat-5 going to each phone outlet and I wanted to use this to distribute wired Internet to the outlets and in some rooms have wired In...
By: dsayed

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:12:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hang-a-Farm-GateFence/
How to Hang a Farm Gate/Fence - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/55QJ/FCHYNVO5/FH655QJFCHYNVO5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/55QJ/FCHYNVO5/FH655QJFCHYNVO5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/55QJ/FCHYNVO5/FH655QJFCHYNVO5.SMALL.jpg Progressive Farmer Add a new level of safety and security to your country property with the installation of a properly hung gate. Two farm fencing experts demonstrate this 'DIY' project. A few important steps help insure that the next time you hang a gate on your land it will swing correctly and not sag over time. Bro...
By: Progressive Farmer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:58:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-wire-a-shed-for-electricity/
How to wire a shed for electricity - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/M2B9/GALHF2KI/FTAM2B9GALHF2KI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/M2B9/GALHF2KI/FTAM2B9GALHF2KI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/M2B9/GALHF2KI/FTAM2B9GALHF2KI.SMALL.jpg blkhawk I found myself in need to move my noisy woodworking to my back yard to avoid waking up my lady who works night shift. I decided to wire my shed and after some homework and the help of the Instructables community I started my project. Before we start I assume that you know how to wire the different ...
By: blkhawk

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:50:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cleaning-and-Repairing-an-Antique-Mortise-Door-Loc/
Cleaning and Repairing an Antique Mortise Door Lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/QS71/GB3XK3E8/FTQQS71GB3XK3E8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/QS71/GB3XK3E8/FTQQS71GB3XK3E8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/QS71/GB3XK3E8/FTQQS71GB3XK3E8.SMALL.jpg chriswren If you have an older house with knobs that slip, latches that are stuck inside the door, or other minor problems, then you should follow these instructions to remove the lock, dis-assemble it, clean and perform minor repairs. Meet the mortise lock and door knobs. This mortise lock set is install...
By: chriswren

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:56:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Common-Rafter-For-Any-Width-Structur/
How To Make A Common Rafter For Any Width Structure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/ATB8/GTJS8TMZ/F93ATB8GTJS8TMZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/ATB8/GTJS8TMZ/F93ATB8GTJS8TMZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/ATB8/GTJS8TMZ/F93ATB8GTJS8TMZ.SMALL.jpg Joesmania INTRODUCTION:   If any terms or wording I have used is confusing at all or anything seems unclear, please feel free to ask a question by leaving a comment. I don't check everyday, but I do check in often, and would be happy to answer any questions or edit something that is unclear for you..... Thes...
By: Joesmania

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2011 17:04:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-floating-deck/
How to build a floating deck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/E53G/G79DOVTP/F62E53GG79DOVTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/E53G/G79DOVTP/F62E53GG79DOVTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/E53G/G79DOVTP/F62E53GG79DOVTP.SMALL.jpg blkhawk Here I will show you how I made a floating deck. The advantage of a floating deck is that it is possible to be moved to any location in the yard. This is by no mean a new Instructable, it was done before by TimBTodd. The deck that we built is 12'x12' and is supported by concrete deck piers. Mater...
By: blkhawk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:34:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-RETRO-FIT-AN-OUTLET-BEHIND-A-WALL-MOUNT-TEL/
HOW TO RETRO-FIT AN OUTLET BEHIND A WALL MOUNT TELEVISION - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/Z5DO/HF23M9C5/FQGZ5DOHF23M9C5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/Z5DO/HF23M9C5/FQGZ5DOHF23M9C5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/Z5DO/HF23M9C5/FQGZ5DOHF23M9C5.SMALL.jpg wiechypoo Everyone loves their television, and it seems that with how convenient they have made putting them everywhere we want them, well...everywhere!  The problem is that if you live in a home that was built more than about five years ago you have to either set your flat screen television on a piece of fur...
By: wiechypoo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 20:21:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-fast-DIY-deck-or-patio-awning-canopy/
cheap fast DIY deck or patio awning canopy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/H9RR/HF23PW5V/FARH9RRHF23PW5V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/H9RR/HF23PW5V/FARH9RRHF23PW5V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/H9RR/HF23PW5V/FARH9RRHF23PW5V.SMALL.jpg 7808 if you have a 12ft wide 3 panel deck door that faces west like me, and your house needs other improvments more then a $500+? awning right now, heres a cheap way to block some sun, because the a/c unit has a real fight on its hands any sunny spring/summer/fall day. cost?  ~$50 give or take what yo...
By: 7808

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 23:25:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shoji-style-sliding-closet-doors-from-scratch/
Shoji style sliding closet doors, from scratch. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/FGF8/G0AMJHUU/FH4FGF8G0AMJHUU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/FGF8/G0AMJHUU/FH4FGF8G0AMJHUU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/FGF8/G0AMJHUU/FH4FGF8G0AMJHUU.SMALL.jpg Espo78 My house had the generic metal bi-fold closet doors which look very cheap. I wanted a higher end look but not a higher end price tag. After pricing real Shoji doors at near $1000 I decided I could build something similar, make it more durable, and make it cost a lot less. I built this from scratch, ...
By: Espo78

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Oct 2009 15:22:34 PDT 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...
By: mjp5147

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructible-Organization/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/6KUT/HE0810L0/F7L6KUTHE0810L0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/6KUT/HE0810L0/F7L6KUTHE0810L0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/6KUT/HE0810L0/F7L6KUTHE0810L0.SMALL.jpg HartKyle83 I at times can be the most unorganized man in America.  Because I know this and because I am a thinker and a creator, I some times overcome my disorganization.  In this most recent instance I have created a hand toll organizer that never fails.  You can't mess it up even if you try.  
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:40:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Stove-and-Stove-Pipe-Installation/
Wood Stove and Stove Pipe Installation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/429W/HDOW3XAK/FGH429WHDOW3XAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/429W/HDOW3XAK/FGH429WHDOW3XAK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/429W/HDOW3XAK/FGH429WHDOW3XAK.SMALL.jpg rockford_chimney We were glad to help a friend of Rockford Chimney Supply's, Dennis, hook up his Napoleon 1100 free standing, leg model wood burning stove in his man cave. A napoleon wood burning stove is a great way to cut down on heating and energy costs. Dennis had a 900 square foot area to heat, but the Napoleon...
By: rockford_chimney

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 16:56:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Architectural-Gingerbread/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/ZHH4/HCV8X1FQ/FN5ZHH4HCV8X1FQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/ZHH4/HCV8X1FQ/FN5ZHH4HCV8X1FQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/ZHH4/HCV8X1FQ/FN5ZHH4HCV8X1FQ.SMALL.jpg Lord of The Things First I googled some pics of Architectural Gingerbread so I could get a rough idea of what I want.  With a felt pen I drew out my design on some extra thick scrap plywood.  I then drilled some holes to make it easier to cut with a jig/saber saw. To make sure my patterns were correctly repeated and r...
By: Lord of The Things

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:26:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laudible-Laminate-Fearless-Formicaing-or-How-to-/
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...
By: kuhldad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:08:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Dutch-Door/
Build a Dutch-Door! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/UA1I/HD7U0KZO/F50UA1IHD7U0KZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/UA1I/HD7U0KZO/F50UA1IHD7U0KZO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/UA1I/HD7U0KZO/F50UA1IHD7U0KZO.SMALL.jpg bennelson This instructable will show you how to build a "Dutch Door". Why a Dutch Door?  For starters, I've always thought Dutch Doors were just plain pretty cool! Not only that, but they are extremely functional to let air and light between rooms, while still preventing movement of people and animal...
By: bennelson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:13:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Get-A-Shipping-Container/
How To Get A Shipping Container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/H9HS/GOW48JN7/F69H9HSGOW48JN7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/H9HS/GOW48JN7/F69H9HSGOW48JN7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/H9HS/GOW48JN7/F69H9HSGOW48JN7.SMALL.jpg liseman Shipping containers are a robust, interesting, quick, and cost-effective way to put a building in your yard, on your flatbed, or at your business.  You can also stack them (8+ tall at sea in hurricanes), inexpensively transport them, and have an instant rooftop deck.  You can learn more about conta...
By: liseman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:24:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-Advice-from-a-Pro/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/C972/H63P41TS/FW9C972H63P41TS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/C972/H63P41TS/FW9C972H63P41TS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/C972/H63P41TS/FW9C972H63P41TS.SMALL.jpg The Family Handyman Here some advice from painting pro - Bill Nunn: “I use a roller tray instead of a roller screen in a bucket. There's less mess from drips, and you have more control over how much paint you load on the roller. Plus, it's easy to move your tray with your foot—try doing that with a 5-gallon bucket of ...
By: The Family Handyman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:00:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Chimney-Liner-Installation-Step-By-Step-Guide/
Chimney Liner Installation: Step-By-Step Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/CLTM/HCB8SLLQ/FP0CLTMHCB8SLLQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/CLTM/HCB8SLLQ/FP0CLTMHCB8SLLQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/CLTM/HCB8SLLQ/FP0CLTMHCB8SLLQ.SMALL.jpg rockford_chimney Installing a stainless steel chimney liner is an easy and economical way to repair a deteriorated, unsafe, or inefficient chimney flue. You will be able to install a chimney liner after reading this instructable and you can do the job with common household tools. A chimney liner should be installed ...
By: rockford_chimney

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:42:22 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...
By: old_alex

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:30:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Clean-Surfaces-with-TSP/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/KO6W/H63P41U5/FH4KO6WH63P41U5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/KO6W/H63P41U5/FH4KO6WH63P41U5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/KO6W/H63P41U5/FH4KO6WH63P41U5.SMALL.jpg The Family Handyman Before you start painting with your new color, you'll need to clean the surface so that paint will better adhere to the wall. We've got something that can help you clean those walls quickly, without too much effort. We advise taking a sponge and trisodium phosphate cleaner (or TSP substitute) to was...
By: The Family Handyman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:36:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Locating-Floor-Joists-under-Carpet/
Locating Floor Joists under Carpet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/FGJ2/HC3QC8AW/FZ7FGJ2HC3QC8AW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/FGJ2/HC3QC8AW/FZ7FGJ2HC3QC8AW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/FGJ2/HC3QC8AW/FZ7FGJ2HC3QC8AW.SMALL.jpg Phil B I want to know where the floor joists are inside a small closet because I may need to make an additional trap door to access the crawl space nearby under our kitchen. We have had a frozen waterpipe there and I want to check for damage to the pipe, as well as do what is necessary to keep it from free...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:46:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Inside-hanging-clothes-rack/
How to make a inside hanging clothes rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/Y2MT/HC3PR9UL/F3ZY2MTHC3PR9UL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/Y2MT/HC3PR9UL/F3ZY2MTHC3PR9UL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/Y2MT/HC3PR9UL/F3ZY2MTHC3PR9UL.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68   My wife is a big fan of Pinterest.com .She came across this same  idea which someone used  a cut down apple picking ladder . So i decided to make one for our laundry room. rack dimension Illistration Building the rack 1st- I bought a 1x8x8 pine board.I  I then cut it to 4 foot long. 2nd- ...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:47:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-URINALS/
PVC URINALS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F70/UTWA/FWMO3DPE/F70UTWAFWMO3DPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F70/UTWA/FWMO3DPE/F70UTWAFWMO3DPE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F70/UTWA/FWMO3DPE/F70UTWAFWMO3DPE.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein We all have to pee sometime. Some go behind a bush. Some use a toilet and flush 5 gallons of water down the drain every time they pull the handle. In this instructable I will introduce you to a simple alternative, one that uses less water than a flush toilet. Water is a resource that is becoming...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:23:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tips-8/
Tips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/M19P/H672WPD3/F6XM19PH672WPD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/M19P/H672WPD3/F6XM19PH672WPD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/M19P/H672WPD3/F6XM19PH672WPD3.SMALL.jpg The Family Handyman We'll show you how you can be your own plumber. This instructable will explain how to remove your old plumbing and update it for more efficiency.  For more bathroom remodeling ideas check out The Family Handyman - Bathroom Remodeling Turn off the Water, Cut Out the Water Lines, and Solder the W...
By: The Family Handyman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:26:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Install-a-Glass-Block-Window/
How To Install a Glass Block Window - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/BG4Y/H672WPBC/FDNBG4YH672WPBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/BG4Y/H672WPBC/FDNBG4YH672WPBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/BG4Y/H672WPBC/FDNBG4YH672WPBC.SMALL.jpg The Family Handyman Glass block windows are a great way to add elegance to your bathroom. Not only are they stylish, but also very concealing. The one trouble is that they can be very hard to install without the right tools and knowledge. This instructable will explain the process! For more bathroom remodeling ideas c...
By: The Family Handyman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:24:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bathroom-Linoleum-flooring-replacement-project/
Bathroom Linoleum flooring replacement project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/EX9C/HBUZGNKN/F25EX9CHBUZGNKN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/EX9C/HBUZGNKN/F25EX9CHBUZGNKN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/EX9C/HBUZGNKN/F25EX9CHBUZGNKN.SMALL.jpg osunderdog When we moved into our house in 2006, we had a lot of changes that we wanted to make.  Windows, carpet, painting, etc.  One adjustment that has been on hold for a while it to replace the linoleum in our master bathroom. It was worn and had a few marks in it that looked like a hot tire had been place...
By: osunderdog

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:20:16 PST 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...
By: CHENG Concrete

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:06:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-your-House-Run-both-ethernet-and-phone-over-/
Hack your House: Run both ethernet and phone over existing Cat-5 cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/PGBP/FWYHTC6Y/FFLPGBPFWYHTC6Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/PGBP/FWYHTC6Y/FFLPGBPFWYHTC6Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/PGBP/FWYHTC6Y/FFLPGBPFWYHTC6Y.SMALL.jpg T3Hprogrammer The new fad when building a house is to run Cat-5 cable to every wall jack. These jacks can then be used for either ethernet or phone. When we got our new house built, we chose to get four of these jacks, and we intended to use them for phone service. Unfortunately, the wifi is a bit flaky in places...
By: T3Hprogrammer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:52:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sell-Your-Home-1/
How to Sell Your Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/QIH3/HAQ3A84S/FBZQIH3HAQ3A84S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/QIH3/HAQ3A84S/FBZQIH3HAQ3A84S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/QIH3/HAQ3A84S/FBZQIH3HAQ3A84S.SMALL.jpg Ninzerbean I just sold my home in this awful market and I believe how I went about making that happen will benefit you. I made a lot of mistakes along with the things I did right - you'll  benefit from what I learned, and hopefully will end up where you want to be, when you want to be there, and without nerve ...
By: Ninzerbean

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 05:39:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Lumber/
How to Get Cheap or Free Hardwood Lumber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/9MIV/FBN9VTUS/FN19MIVFBN9VTUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/9MIV/FBN9VTUS/FN19MIVFBN9VTUS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/9MIV/FBN9VTUS/FN19MIVFBN9VTUS.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Here's how to buy new lumber in bundles for less than firewood. This seems to work best for hardwoods, cabinetmaker type stuff. This is how I got the wood for these nice shelves and this human-powered hydrofoil and many othe projects.Construction grade lumber, seems there's no bottom end to that mar...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:52:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-a-Toilet-for-free-water./
Hack a Toilet for free water. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FM1/559W/F5HVTEE3/FM1559WF5HVTEE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM1/559W/F5HVTEE3/FM1559WF5HVTEE3.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM1/559W/F5HVTEE3/FM1559WF5HVTEE3.SMALL.jpg gregorylavoie This Instructable is a step by step description of the process of adding a sink to the top of a toilet allowing the use of the clean water before it goes into the bowl. Motivation Water is a precious resource and our everyday lives are immersed in consuming it. The average toilet uses excessive...
By: gregorylavoie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:04:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Curved-Wooden-Fence/
Build a Curved Wooden Fence - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/ZBWO/GY4RTO8K/FQOZBWOGY4RTO8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/ZBWO/GY4RTO8K/FQOZBWOGY4RTO8K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/ZBWO/GY4RTO8K/FQOZBWOGY4RTO8K.SMALL.jpg HandyLandy Okay this is the conversation I had with my wife while discussing me possibly building a fence.  What she wanted: The mailbox and the lamp post to be outside the fence. Comfortable for our neighbors to lean on  or set a drink while they chat with us. Just high enough that the dogs won't be tempted ...
By: HandyLandy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:56:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/bookcase-door/
bookcase door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SIZX/GMX1V966/F6TSIZXGMX1V966.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SIZX/GMX1V966/F6TSIZXGMX1V966.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SIZX/GMX1V966/F6TSIZXGMX1V966.SMALL.jpg cross_eyed Ok this is my first Instructable and it's a bit on the large side so here goes. Who doesn't love secret passages? I bought my first house last summer and over the cold winter ideas started forming in my mad scientist brain. As soon as it was warm enough to spend extended periods of time in the garag...
By: cross_eyed

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 12:44:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Keep-your-basement-dry-with-stacked-sump-pumps/
Keep your basement dry with stacked sump pumps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/0MU3/H8LVX5WC/FJI0MU3H8LVX5WC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/0MU3/H8LVX5WC/FJI0MU3H8LVX5WC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/0MU3/H8LVX5WC/FJI0MU3H8LVX5WC.SMALL.jpg kabira I did this project last year when hurricane Irene hit our area in late August of 2011.  I live in an area where even heavy rain would cause flooding in the basements.  The sump pumps work hard to keep us dry most of the time.  I learned my lesson during hurricane Floyd in the late 90s that sometime ...
By: kabira

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:31:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-nice-cement-patio/
How to make a nice cement patio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/ZBSQ/FN4H8K9F/F7CZBSQFN4H8K9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/ZBSQ/FN4H8K9F/F7CZBSQFN4H8K9F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/ZBSQ/FN4H8K9F/F7CZBSQFN4H8K9F.SMALL.jpg bassman76jazz I came across this idea at the home-de-pot when I found in the cement section plastic forms for making walkways. They did not have a form that I liked or one that was big enough so I decided to make my own. The form I built a simple mold with 1/4" X 3" poplar stock from the local big box hardware...
By: bassman76jazz

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Nov 2008 08:25:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-finish-the-inside-of-a-12-x-20-cabin-on-a-b/
How to finish the inside of a 12 x 20 cabin on a budget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/YQEJ/H82U7VXM/F92YQEJH82U7VXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/YQEJ/H82U7VXM/F92YQEJH82U7VXM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/YQEJ/H82U7VXM/F92YQEJH82U7VXM.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 Finishing the inside of the cabin with my budget was a little trying at times. Running the electric line First thing i had to do was to dig a trench 50 feet.  Then i Ran 12/2 uf   underground wire through 3/4 inch conduit from the panel box in the garage to the junction box in the cabin. ...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:51:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Disappearing-Shower-Curtain-for-small-bathrooms/
Disappearing Shower Curtain for small bathrooms - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/LXO2/H6MF3K1A/FR1LXO2H6MF3K1A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/LXO2/H6MF3K1A/FR1LXO2H6MF3K1A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/LXO2/H6MF3K1A/FR1LXO2H6MF3K1A.SMALL.jpg rosannemck For years, I wanted an ensuite off our master bedroom. Then I won a free bathroom from Mico Wakefield in a competition! But the space I had was very small and had to be multi-purpose (read the story in the Homestyle magazine at http://www.homestyle.co.nz/renovations/ensuite-chimney). The last thing...
By: rosannemck

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 22:43:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-garage-from-the-ground-up/
How to build a garage from the ground up - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/2YWD/F9N2E01V/FBB2YWDF9N2E01V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/2YWD/F9N2E01V/FBB2YWDF9N2E01V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/2YWD/F9N2E01V/FBB2YWDF9N2E01V.SMALL.jpg jmengel Need some workshop space, a fortress of solitude, or a place to house your beer fridge? A new spacious garage is the answer, and this is the Instructable to make it possible. As a new homeowner and avid DIY type guy, I was up against a big challenge when tackling a brand new construction of this mag...
By: jmengel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:45:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Paint-a-Mural-in-a-Childs-Nursery/
Paint a Mural in a Child's Nursery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/TX56/FPWWRF59/F85TX56FPWWRF59.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/TX56/FPWWRF59/F85TX56FPWWRF59.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/TX56/FPWWRF59/F85TX56FPWWRF59.SMALL.jpg mmelville3 My wife and I are expecting a girl. She found a giraffe mural in a magazine that we decided to try. It turned out pretty good. This instructable documents how we did it. It requires what some might call basic art skills like tracing and painting in the lines. Supplies:Picture of image to be painted ...
By: mmelville3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:29:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Broken-Tile-Mosaic-Counter/
Broken Tile Mosaic Counter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/L9IQ/H6739LZH/FZYL9IQH6739LZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/L9IQ/H6739LZH/FZYL9IQH6739LZH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/L9IQ/H6739LZH/FZYL9IQH6739LZH.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein This tile job improved the appearance and cleanliness of my old cement kitchen counter.    It was made with free discarded tiles from friends and the local hardware store.   The darker grout looks good with the lighter tiles, and the color helps camouflage the mold that   invariably grows on damp su...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:59:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-12x20-Cabin-on-a-Budget/
How to Build a 12x20 Cabin on a Budget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/9277/H6730I5M/F669277H6730I5M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/9277/H6730I5M/F669277H6730I5M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/9277/H6730I5M/F669277H6730I5M.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68  I wanted to have a cabin on my property for quite some time now but with the economy, The prices of having one built has more than doubled... So i had to build it myself . Six years ago i bought a 12x16 shed from a well known company by where i live. It cost 2,000.00 for them to build it and drop i...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:38:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Complete-Bathroom-Renovation/
Complete Bathroom Renovation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/WR1L/H5TVB02K/FEPWR1LH5TVB02K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/WR1L/H5TVB02K/FEPWR1LH5TVB02K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/WR1L/H5TVB02K/FEPWR1LH5TVB02K.SMALL.jpg woldini This is a small bathroom but it needed a complete overhaul to save it from 'just plain ugly' - a designer's nightmare. From the floors to the walls to the lighting, everything had to be done. I wanted to do it myself to save money on labor. This did not help me save time by any means. I have tiled ...
By: woldini

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:33:20 PDT 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...
By: robbtoberfest

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:45:09 PDT 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 ...
By: makendo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:22:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rapidobe-a-cheap-way-to-build-walls-retaining-w/
Rapidobe - a cheap way to build walls, retaining walls, benches and shelves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/8DGY/H5ENQ99N/FRH8DGYH5ENQ99N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/8DGY/H5ENQ99N/FRH8DGYH5ENQ99N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/8DGY/H5ENQ99N/FRH8DGYH5ENQ99N.SMALL.jpg velacreations Rapidobe is a form of construction of our own devising. The idea comes from the simplicity of earthbags, but made faster, cheaper and easier. You can use any dirt, even if it has rocks in it, making it a great option for almost any terrain. This method can be used for walls, for holding back dirt in...
By: velacreations

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:59:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Laundry-Greywater-System/
Simple Laundry Greywater System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/M3W8/G068PYJT/FQVM3W8G068PYJT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/M3W8/G068PYJT/FQVM3W8G068PYJT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/M3W8/G068PYJT/FQVM3W8G068PYJT.SMALL.jpg respach In Southern California, we are dealing with water restrictions due to years of continuous drought and water shortages. Here is one way to start saving on irrigation water. Our washer is in the garage, so it is easy to run this set up out to the yard. It is working great for me and I am saving a ton ...
By: respach

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:00:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ground-Pad-for-Storage-Shed/
Ground Pad for Storage Shed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/F4PT/H4DXISS2/FUOF4PTH4DXISS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/F4PT/H4DXISS2/FUOF4PTH4DXISS2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/F4PT/H4DXISS2/FUOF4PTH4DXISS2.SMALL.jpg veryken I'm sharing this project with you as an instructable because it turned out very well. The situation was putting a kit storage shed in the back where I have sloping ground. There are also gophers or moles here (underground), which makes the dirt unpredictable. The shed itself is a Keter Apex 8x6 (8 ...
By: veryken

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 21:24:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-Dirt-Cheap-Houses/
How to Build Dirt Cheap Houses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/55WD/GJHVGX42/F5W55WDGJHVGX42.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/55WD/GJHVGX42/F5W55WDGJHVGX42.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/55WD/GJHVGX42/F5W55WDGJHVGX42.SMALL.jpg Owen Geiger Ever wonder how to build a simple home for very little money, without going into debt? The key is to use low-cost, locally available natural materials such earth, small diameter wood and straw to keep expenses to a minimum. The real fun is incorporating all of these methods into an optimum, comforta...
By: Owen Geiger

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2011 02:59:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Space-Invaders-Bar/
Space Invaders Bar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/Z1RR/H2WER9EA/FCIZ1RRH2WER9EA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/Z1RR/H2WER9EA/FCIZ1RRH2WER9EA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/Z1RR/H2WER9EA/FCIZ1RRH2WER9EA.SMALL.jpg s_scotti A couple of years ago my brother bought a beautiful slab of jarrah from a local wood mill. Jarrah is a native timber to Western Australia, is very hard and has a deep red colour. He asked for my help in constructing a bar for his entertainment room to complement his jarrah pool-table. We decided to ...
By: s_scotti

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