http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 09:20:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-meter-installation-procedure/
Water meter installation procedure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/9K2V/HGG4AO1X/FIP9K2VHGG4AO1X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/9K2V/HGG4AO1X/FIP9K2VHGG4AO1X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/9K2V/HGG4AO1X/FIP9K2VHGG4AO1X.SMALL.jpg rarroso In this instructable i´ll try to show you how to install a home water meter. In this case i decide to install a water meter because the pyment fixed fee it´s very expensive according to usage. Let´s go to work Materials You need this material: *- A water meter (of course!) in mi case a 3/4 new ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 08:19:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/do-it-yourself-window-trim-and-sills/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/CY30/HEBNHD8S/FFCCY30HEBNHD8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/CY30/HEBNHD8S/FFCCY30HEBNHD8S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/CY30/HEBNHD8S/FFCCY30HEBNHD8S.SMALL.jpg thelostskillspodcast this is a video i made of a couple of windows i made window sills and trim for . i just wanted to get this video out there so other people can see how there are made so they can decide if they want to do this themselves. if you like this video give it a thumbs up and check out my page @ www.lostskil...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 01:59:10 PDT 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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:12:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Deck-and-Wrap-around-Victorian-style-Porch-Built/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/JZ8R/HFSH761A/F8AJZ8RHFSH761A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/JZ8R/HFSH761A/F8AJZ8RHFSH761A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/JZ8R/HFSH761A/F8AJZ8RHFSH761A.SMALL.jpg jardinier In 2009, we made a major renovations to the house built in 1952. To restore a country style, we decided to carry out a large gallery that will wrap-around the house. So, enjoy the beautiful view of the Saguenay River and Fjord, we also build a huge patio / terrace behind the property. My buildind...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:52:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CONCRETE-How-To-Mix-Concrete/
DIY CONCRETE:: How-To-Mix Concrete - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/YG5S/HFD1D4CZ/FHNYG5SHFD1D4CZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/YG5S/HFD1D4CZ/FHNYG5SHFD1D4CZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/YG5S/HFD1D4CZ/FHNYG5SHFD1D4CZ.SMALL.jpg CHENG Concrete This Instructable will cover three ways to mix regular concrete, one way to mix glass-fiber-reinforced-concrete (GFRC), and instructions on performing a Slump Test to check the consistency of the concrete mix. The method you use will depend mostly on the size of your project, but also on what tools...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:17:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/the-3-in-1-giantic-lofbed/
The 3 in 1 giantic lofbed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/4H7O/HFD1KPP4/FBM4H7OHFD1KPP4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/4H7O/HFD1KPP4/FBM4H7OHFD1KPP4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/4H7O/HFD1KPP4/FBM4H7OHFD1KPP4.SMALL.jpg dana-dxb hi there this the gigantic loftbed we billed for my girls and their over night friends and cousins its a 9/6 ft gigantic bed i wanted to enter the intractables contest so badly that i published it in making condition so u can see the mess sorry for that and asa its finished ill update it cleanin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:28:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-insulate-below-your-floor/
How to insulate below your floor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/6WAA/HFD1DM7E/FCS6WAAHFD1DM7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/6WAA/HFD1DM7E/FCS6WAAHFD1DM7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/6WAA/HFD1DM7E/FCS6WAAHFD1DM7E.SMALL.jpg techshopmember How to insulate below a floor over a porch.  I made it at TechShop. http://www.techshop.ws/ http://www.techshop.ws/ http://www.techshop.ws/ Cut Foam at Tech Shop and build a box http://www.techshop.ws/ Fill box and cut wood at tech shop to frame out for your new subfloor http://www.tec...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:35:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-hard-wood-floors/
How to install hard wood floors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/1BCB/HFD1DM46/FBL1BCBHFD1DM46.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/1BCB/HFD1DM46/FBL1BCBHFD1DM46.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/1BCB/HFD1DM46/FBL1BCBHFD1DM46.SMALL.jpg techshopmember How to install hard wood floors.  I made it at Tech Shop. http://www.techshop.ws/ http://www.techshop.ws/ Step 1 http://www.techshop.ws/ http://www.techshop.ws/ Step 2 http://www.techshop.ws/ Step 3 http://www.techshop.ws/ Step 4 http://www.techshop.ws/ Step 5 http://www.techsh...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:21:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-replace-your-fireplace/
How to replace your fireplace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/6G30/HFD1DLX3/FPF6G30HFD1DLX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/6G30/HFD1DLX3/FPF6G30HFD1DLX3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/6G30/HFD1DLX3/FPF6G30HFD1DLX3.SMALL.jpg techshopmember How to replace your fireplace.  I made it at TechShop. http://www.techshop.ws/ Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:39:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shop-Work-Table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/CXDX/HFD1JRW3/F07CXDXHFD1JRW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/CXDX/HFD1JRW3/F07CXDXHFD1JRW3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/CXDX/HFD1JRW3/F07CXDXHFD1JRW3.SMALL.jpg miamitreasure What Did I make: ================= I am a DIY guy, and recently when I took on making a Jon Boat Project, I found myself constantly laying my tools here and there. Agravating as we DIY types  know, you can't find that tool you had just a minute ago. I vowed 'No More' and set apart to build a nice...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:35:37 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 20:21:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Heavy-Items-on-Wall-How-to-Find-Support-/
Hanging Heavy Items on Wall  How to Find Support Studs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/IQ6E/HF23PX32/F59IQ6EHF23PX32.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/IQ6E/HF23PX32/F59IQ6EHF23PX32.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/IQ6E/HF23PX32/F59IQ6EHF23PX32.SMALL.jpg NYJBen If you want to place a shelf, heavy mirror, or even large photo or painting frame on your walls you will need to locate the stud framework inside the wall to support the weight. Simply putting in a screw or hook makes it likely that at some point the item you hung will pull out of the wall and crash...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 06:35:56 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 23:25:35 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:59:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-full-scale-town-and-then-blow-it-up/
Build a full-scale town (and then totally explode it). - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/58SN/HET1B9MK/FF858SNHET1B9MK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/58SN/HET1B9MK/FF858SNHET1B9MK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/58SN/HET1B9MK/FF858SNHET1B9MK.SMALL.gif damianzuch In this Instructable I'm going to show you how we built a full-sized town and then blew it up. Under most circumstances it is highly recommended that you don't go around and blow things up, especially towns, so please don't try this at home. If you must blow up a town, please do it in a controlled e...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:57:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Set-Up-A-Nail-Salonstudio-At-Home/
How To Set Up A Nail Salon/studio At Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/XCTC/HET13G3F/F1EXCTCHET13G3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/XCTC/HET13G3F/F1EXCTCHET13G3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/XCTC/HET13G3F/F1EXCTCHET13G3F.SMALL.jpg kirinwantsaskateboard Hello! This instructable will tell you how you can set up your very own nail studio/salon at home. Btw I recently painted my nails... Here is a pic of them... PLZ tell me if you like or dislike them in the comments... They are pink and sparkly!! FIND A SPACE Firstly, you are going to need a spac...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:52:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-concept-going-on-here/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/F4JL/HEBN94Y3/FKKF4JLHEBN94Y3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/F4JL/HEBN94Y3/FKKF4JLHEBN94Y3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/F4JL/HEBN94Y3/FKKF4JLHEBN94Y3.SMALL.jpg petrifiedhippy This *old* house - built in the late 30s After we decided what walls we wanted to keep  What closets to tear out ~ so much... this is a very big house, oddly with no *space* STORAGE SPACE that is!!! THESE PICTURES WILL CHANGE FROM WEEK TO WEEK
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:11:24 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Curtain-Rods-and-Brackets/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/5CCE/HE7D9ZGI/FX25CCEHE7D9ZGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/5CCE/HE7D9ZGI/FX25CCEHE7D9ZGI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/5CCE/HE7D9ZGI/FX25CCEHE7D9ZGI.SMALL.jpg rhodylife I made my own curtain rods and brackets using materials I found at a hardware store! And, I was able to save over $200 in making them myself! Materials: 10ft electrical conduit 1 Conduit Cutter 2 Conduit clips for every 1 curtain rod 2 1" "L" Brackets with screws for every 1 curtain rod Metal Scre...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:41:20 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/Sagging-Garden-Gate/
Sagging Garden Gate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/38UB/HE7D9KFA/FSV38UBHE7D9KFA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/38UB/HE7D9KFA/FSV38UBHE7D9KFA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/38UB/HE7D9KFA/FSV38UBHE7D9KFA.SMALL.jpg Phil B This is the gate at the side of our house. Although it is hung on two 4 x 4 posts (left side of the photo) and both have concrete footers, both began to lean a tiny amount toward the right side of the photo. That made the latch string hard to pull and the gate rubbed against the plate on the side of...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:03:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Easy-Garage-Door-Opener-out-of-NES-butto/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/CGPJ/HDYZC797/FI6CGPJHDYZC797.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/CGPJ/HDYZC797/FI6CGPJHDYZC797.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/CGPJ/HDYZC797/FI6CGPJHDYZC797.SMALL.jpg Gunther45 So I move into my new place and start the task of fixing almost everything. I always wanted a Garage and my new house has a large 2 car ( actually 2 1/2 car garage ). But first the doors were very hard to open and could only be open manually. This was fixed just by lubricating  the wheels on the tra...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:08:37 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 16:56:08 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...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:13:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-a-Japanese-toilet-Seat/
Installing a Japanese toilet Seat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/0OWZ/HD4VMOHJ/FY60OWZHD4VMOHJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/0OWZ/HD4VMOHJ/FY60OWZHD4VMOHJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/0OWZ/HD4VMOHJ/FY60OWZHD4VMOHJ.SMALL.jpg rogertheshrubber This guide is to install a japanese-style toilet seat in a US house.   I believe the plumbing is safe, but it has not been checked to code.  I am not a plumber and some plumbers may not approve of this method.  I am also not an electrician-  The wiring I used technically falls under "Temporary wiri...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:01:56 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:26:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-ENTANCE-LOBBY-MADE-FROM-GARDEN-SHED/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/1R72/HCV986W1/FD41R72HCV986W1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/1R72/HCV986W1/FD41R72HCV986W1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/1R72/HCV986W1/FD41R72HCV986W1.SMALL.jpg williamswindtech HOW TO EASILY MAKE AN ENTRANCE LOBBY FROM A GARDEN SHED
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:25:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hide-your-speaker-wire-with-home-made-conduit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/ECN2/HCV91P54/F56ECN2HCV91P54.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/ECN2/HCV91P54/F56ECN2HCV91P54.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/ECN2/HCV91P54/F56ECN2HCV91P54.SMALL.jpg nthomas12 I wasn't happy with any of the available stick-on plastic speaker wire conduit, and it was kind of pricey, so I decided to make my own.   After repainting our living room wall and trim, my wife was reluctant to re-install speakers mainly because I had never gotten around to dealing with the ugly wi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:28:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Den-Remodel/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/YFX8/HAQ312MM/FFVYFX8HAQ312MM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/YFX8/HAQ312MM/FFVYFX8HAQ312MM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/YFX8/HAQ312MM/FFVYFX8HAQ312MM.SMALL.jpg JayPreston I started this project as a repair. The dryer duct from our laundry room was run through the ceiling of our den with flexible dryer hose. So after 30 or so years the lint that was trapped in the valleys was soaked with water and started leaking through the ceiling. The den was very ugly and circa 19...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:28:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-gutters-that-dont-clog/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/8JP4/HCJO4IWO/FR88JP4HCJO4IWO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/8JP4/HCJO4IWO/FR88JP4HCJO4IWO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/8JP4/HCJO4IWO/FR88JP4HCJO4IWO.SMALL.jpg wvtraveler Common ¢ents #1 - rain gutters 1) Making the gutter: Living in the woods where leaves and branches clog rain gutters caused me to try (and fail a few times) to discover a solution to the problem. Finally, I came upon the idea to use 10' sections of thin walled S&D pipe glued together as a substitu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:38:36 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/integrated-dead-head-mail-box-and-concrete-bar-cod/
Integrated Dead Head Mailbox and Concrete Bar Code Security Fence - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FNR4/HCB8TQ1N/F36FNR4HCB8TQ1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FNR4/HCB8TQ1N/F36FNR4HCB8TQ1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FNR4/HCB8TQ1N/F36FNR4HCB8TQ1N.SMALL.jpg wifwafsuave Check out one of the coolest secure entrances to a residence! This project is made from stainless steel white phosphorous bronze and concrete.  The mail box and fence are simple and clean, yet edgy and a little sneaky.  They are entirely hand made. Combining old and new mediums resulted in an innova...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 08:35:39 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:42:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-Striped-Walls/
Painting Striped Walls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/16QL/HCB8CTYP/FQ016QLHCB8CTYP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/16QL/HCB8CTYP/FQ016QLHCB8CTYP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/16QL/HCB8CTYP/FQ016QLHCB8CTYP.SMALL.jpg dworley I wanted to decorate my son's room a little better now that we've settled in our new house. I figured bright stripes in the color of his favorite ninja turtle would do the trick. Materials: 1) large level - the nice kind used by carpenters 2) colored pencil in a shade of your stripes 3) tape. not o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:03:31 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/Chimney-cleaner/
Chimney cleaner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/IEZ5/HC3PTG08/FEJIEZ5HC3PTG08.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/IEZ5/HC3PTG08/FEJIEZ5HC3PTG08.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/IEZ5/HC3PTG08/FEJIEZ5HC3PTG08.SMALL.jpg Toxictom I needed to clean the chimney of a new/old house I just moved into.  I looked online and found a couple videos of professional chimney sweeps using a chain flail to remove cresote and soot from a chimney so I came up with this design for my own chimney flail that uses weed eater line instead of chai...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:31:25 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...
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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- ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:47:37 PST 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/Another-vintage-radio-project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/N5JW/HBUZH540/FN2N5JWHBUZH540.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/N5JW/HBUZH540/FN2N5JWHBUZH540.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/N5JW/HBUZH540/FN2N5JWHBUZH540.SMALL.jpg Marko238 My friend had an old wooden radio in her garage. Most of the lacquer was peeling and some wood parts were loose because of the moisture. Speaker itself and the cloth covering were broken and needed to be replaced. All what was inside was also rusted and broken, someone had done some "repairings" wit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:51:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Years-Resolution-Guide-Organization/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/8ERH/HBUZEYOS/FMV8ERHHBUZEYOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/8ERH/HBUZEYOS/FMV8ERHHBUZEYOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/8ERH/HBUZEYOS/FMV8ERHHBUZEYOS.SMALL.jpg GorillazMiko With everything being so expensive today, I can understand why "save more money" or "spend less money" was on your New Year's resolution list. Maybe you even threw "stay organized" on there too. We here at Instructables know you did. Below you will find out to update and keep your home organized at...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:59:25 PST 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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:20:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cellar-door-greenhouse-windows/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/EXX5/HC3PSXA2/FK5EXX5HC3PSXA2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/EXX5/HC3PSXA2/FK5EXX5HC3PSXA2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/EXX5/HC3PSXA2/FK5EXX5HC3PSXA2.SMALL.jpg uniberp Old steel flip-open single cellar door, where underneath collected cobwebs on the dark, rarely used concrete stairs... I built these window frames from 1x2's, a handful of screws and glue, and I salvaged glass from some old storm windows for the panes. It brought light to the stairwell and greatly ...
By: uniberp

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:20:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Fix-A-Door-Latch/
How To Fix A Door Latch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/GAXM/HAIK2KDZ/FBJGAXMHAIK2KDZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/GAXM/HAIK2KDZ/FBJGAXMHAIK2KDZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/GAXM/HAIK2KDZ/FBJGAXMHAIK2KDZ.SMALL.jpg dadanr Maybe you have some trouble like the picture, when you want to install a door latch because the side of the door have different thickness. Others maybe use a piece of wood to fix it. But I prefer not to use it for some reason like to find, cut, make sure the wood have correct size, and etc. Fortunat...
By: dadanr

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:14:38 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:06:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-bell-doorbell/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/934Y/HBHGLQ36/FS8934YHBHGLQ36.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/934Y/HBHGLQ36/FS8934YHBHGLQ36.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/934Y/HBHGLQ36/FS8934YHBHGLQ36.SMALL.jpg robinsprouts Here's a doorbell I made from a bicycle bell. It is reasonably simple to do, it works well, and looks pretty good too. If you want to make one yourself, you should be able to work out how from these photographs, but I can put up more detailed instructions if you would like. Or even a video, if I can...
By: robinsprouts

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