http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 06:44:52 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Gardening-from-the-grocery-Store-MANGOS/
Gardening from the grocery Store - MANGOS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/HQH0/HH2VMSYG/FSYHQH0HH2VMSYG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/HQH0/HH2VMSYG/FSYHQH0HH2VMSYG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/HQH0/HH2VMSYG/FSYHQH0HH2VMSYG.SMALL.jpg sdbigguy I have never tried to grow mangos before but after seeing the Gardening Contest Instructable I thought I would give it a try. I did a quick check on Instructables and youtube and came up with the basics for this project. I live in San Diego, CA so it is usually pretty easy to find almost anything ...
By: sdbigguy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 14:48:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Campbells-Soup-Stool/
Campbell's Soup Stool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/OH1K/HH2W39SB/FMXOH1KHH2W39SB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/OH1K/HH2W39SB/FMXOH1KHH2W39SB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/OH1K/HH2W39SB/FMXOH1KHH2W39SB.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 After 5 days of working, I am finally proud to show you my Campbell's Soup Stool! The 60s are one of my favorite decades even if I wasn't born yet...and one of the many things that come to my mind whenever I think of the 60s is Andy Warhol and his paintings! His Campbell's Soup Can painting is so f...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 13:52:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Prepare-a-Motorcycle-for-Winter-Storage/
How to Prepare a Motorcycle for Winter Storage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/S8PX/HDYZC49W/FQIS8PXHDYZC49W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/S8PX/HDYZC49W/FQIS8PXHDYZC49W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/S8PX/HDYZC49W/FQIS8PXHDYZC49W.SMALL.jpg bbutanis Properly preparing your motorcycle for winter storage can save time, headaches, and money when nice weather rolls around. Since each motorcycle has different designs and specifications, these instructions are designed to provide an overview of the process -- refer to your motorcycle's owner's manual...
By: bbutanis

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:17:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glove-Mounted-Soldering-Station/
Glove Mounted Soldering Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SMALL.jpg KlockworkKevin This project is a basically a sleeve/glove mounted cordless soldering station I built using mostly reused materials.  It has two "helping hands", a flashlight, soldering iron, a magnetic soldering spool holder, and runs off some old laptop batteries. I mounted it on a sock sewn to a glove that I had...
By: KlockworkKevin

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 11:27:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-machine-planter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/STD0/HH119XJF/FN1STD0HH119XJF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/STD0/HH119XJF/FN1STD0HH119XJF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/STD0/HH119XJF/FN1STD0HH119XJF.SMALL.jpg knife141 What can you possibly do with an old vintage adding machine that no longer works?  Well, you can toss it in the trash, or you can make an interesting planter from it! I found an old broken adding machine at a flea market -- the machine didn't work (and was not worth fixing), but the plastic housing...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 18:20:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-it-Kitchen-Cabinet-Hinge/
Fix it - Kitchen Cabinet Hinge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/5762/HH11S556/F045762HH11S556.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/5762/HH11S556/F045762HH11S556.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/5762/HH11S556/F045762HH11S556.SMALL.jpg sdbigguy I love Instructables because I am always getting inspired to share my ideas or trick. The Fix It Contest was no exception. I currently line in a home that was built in 1957 (the same year I was born)  and like me, some things are just getting old and having issues. We have a very functional kitch...
By: sdbigguy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 15:56:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-wooden-gate/
How to make a wooden gate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/B8RY/HFWSTNMB/FNXB8RYHFWSTNMB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/B8RY/HFWSTNMB/FNXB8RYHFWSTNMB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/B8RY/HFWSTNMB/FNXB8RYHFWSTNMB.SMALL.jpg Timber Ninja I'm going to show you how to make a simple, yet long lasting wooden gate. This step by step guide assumes you have a basic knowledge of Joinery/Carpentry, have access to some hand/power tools and have some kind of workshop to put the gate together in - I have tried to keep everything as basic as I c...
By: Timber Ninja

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:15:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-reach-signal-adaptation-for-single-handed-dri/
Easy reach signal lever adaptation for single handed driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/MZ7Z/HH2LF5T8/FFCMZ7ZHH2LF5T8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/MZ7Z/HH2LF5T8/FFCMZ7ZHH2LF5T8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/MZ7Z/HH2LF5T8/FFCMZ7ZHH2LF5T8.SMALL.jpg jadebird Because of my stroke my left sid. e is weak, I drive with my right hand only. In order to signal without reaching all across the steering wheel while maintaining control of the wheel, I adapt my signal control using a good old plastic hanger. Here are some picture of the project.  Material: - plast...
By: jadebird

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 18:06:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Topsy-Turvy-Tomatoes-for-Cheap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/VSQT/HH2KZXQD/FMFVSQTHH2KZXQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/VSQT/HH2KZXQD/FMFVSQTHH2KZXQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/VSQT/HH2KZXQD/FMFVSQTHH2KZXQD.SMALL.jpg MrAdventure Welcome, here's how to make your own Topsy Turvy's for the price of a five gallon bucket, a .99 cent hook, and a tomato plant (if you didn't grow it yourself.)  Indeterminate tomatoes don't stop at a certain height, so planting them upside down should give them a nice, easy way to grow as big as the...
By: MrAdventure

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hall-table/
Hall table from Hardwood floor scraps. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/KJ1F/HH2LF62H/FGAKJ1FHH2LF62H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/KJ1F/HH2LF62H/FGAKJ1FHH2LF62H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/KJ1F/HH2LF62H/FGAKJ1FHH2LF62H.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I found some of this Hardwood flooring at a thrift store last year. I got a bunch of it cheap. I decided that a portion of it belonged on the top of a hall table. This is what I came up with. The main top is 3/4"  Ash boards stained and finished on the tops, with tongue and groove joinery trimmed w...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 18:19:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Amazing-Bird-Castle-of-Awesomeness/
Ultimate Amazing Bird Castle of Awesomeness - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/X4HM/HGIEWHTJ/FLGX4HMHGIEWHTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/X4HM/HGIEWHTJ/FLGX4HMHGIEWHTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/X4HM/HGIEWHTJ/FLGX4HMHGIEWHTJ.SMALL.jpg sphsengineering Come one, come all! This luxurious bird castle hotel is unlike any other! It features a central spacious living area, and is complete with four personal perches! This bird castle hotel will have birds flocking (literally) to check in! One once they're in, they'll find that they never want to leave! ...
By: sphsengineering

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:28:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-professional-wind-turbine-blade/
Free professional wind turbine blade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SMALL.jpg phmanzano Build the prototype of a wind turbine blade with fiber glass, cardboard, software, tools and affordable or free materials. Beware my friend, it's a loooong and detailed instructable since professional wind turbine have many parameters to take in account. After that we'll jump, and backflip like nin...
By: phmanzano

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:46:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Cedar-Flower-Box/
Simple Cedar Flower Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/CB6I/HGU2L5E8/FIBCB6IHGU2L5E8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/CB6I/HGU2L5E8/FIBCB6IHGU2L5E8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/CB6I/HGU2L5E8/FIBCB6IHGU2L5E8.SMALL.jpg shippityboppity Introduction: This cedar flowering box was crafted from old fence slats. I thought it up while in the shower thinking of a way to pass the time while I glue another project together. Obviously I wanted it to be nice but didn't want it to have lots of parts, take too much time to build, or make me...
By: shippityboppity

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:25:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Patch-a-Wire-or-Barbed-Wire-Fence/
How to Patch a Wire or Barbed Wire Fence - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SMALL.jpg mazzmn What the heck is that big rusty yellow thing? ....that's what they used to say about my car back in high school, but no, I'm talking about the big rusty yellow thing in the picture!  It's an old Fence Stretcher/Splicer and this Instructable is going to show you how to use it to splice a wire fence. ...
By: mazzmn

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 21:24:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-super-easy-hydroponics-system/
Make a super-easy hydroponics system! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLN/SYG4/FVW2213C/FLNSYG4FVW2213C.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLN/SYG4/FVW2213C/FLNSYG4FVW2213C.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLN/SYG4/FVW2213C/FLNSYG4FVW2213C.SMALL.jpg Rotten194 I'm busy, like gardening, and forgetful. Whats the easy way to counter all that, and grow plants? A hydroponics system!Hydroponics, or the art of growing without soil, is pretty darn simple. Water+nutrients+plant= better than dirt. No weeds! No bugs! No over-watering! No gardening smarts required! J...
By: Rotten194

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:45:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-planters-from-wine-corks/
Mini planters from wine corks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/BE7M/HGU2EHUL/F1DBE7MHGU2EHUL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/BE7M/HGU2EHUL/F1DBE7MHGU2EHUL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/BE7M/HGU2EHUL/F1DBE7MHGU2EHUL.SMALL.jpg nhuongthi Save wine corks from special occasions to create mementos for friends and family. What you'll need: 1 wine cork A magnet  Small succulent cutting (I used pinwheel succulents) Potting soil Glue gun Screw driver Knife Step 1: Hollow out cork Carefully hollow out the center of the cork with your ...
By: nhuongthi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:25:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Table-Face-Lift/
Vintage Table Face-Lift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/USLM/HGU2EJTN/F6BUSLMHGU2EJTN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/USLM/HGU2EJTN/F6BUSLMHGU2EJTN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/USLM/HGU2EJTN/F6BUSLMHGU2EJTN.SMALL.jpg L.A.Woman If you like this project please VOTE for it in the Vintage Contest!  Thanks! One of the favorite corners of my house involves one of the most unique tables.  People always ask where it came from and how much it cost.  Little do they know that it was a $10 find at the local thrift shop. If you love ...
By: L.A.Woman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 00:31:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reupholstering-A-Wingback-Chair/
Reupholstering A Wingback Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/ZLE7/HGU2PK1A/F9RZLE7HGU2PK1A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/ZLE7/HGU2PK1A/F9RZLE7HGU2PK1A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/ZLE7/HGU2PK1A/F9RZLE7HGU2PK1A.SMALL.jpg Siagonrocks Where Do I Begin? I bought an antique chair off Craigslist for dirt cheap and thought I'd give it a shot on learning and fixing it at the same time. I went thru several tutorials on YouTube an its was very lengthy and had to mostly do with springs that were from the up and not down portion. I'd ...
By: Siagonrocks

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 00:42:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Rustic-Maple-Slab-Bench/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios This was a requested piece by a store we have commission stuff in.  I got a call from them saying people keep looking at my tables and asking about benches in the same style.  Well shoot, you ask and I deliver. The maple is lumber we cut from a massive blowdown tree and as you can see from the back...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:29:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Tv-Unit/
Pallet Tv Unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/Y03I/HGZO2D74/F2SY03IHGZO2D74.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/Y03I/HGZO2D74/F2SY03IHGZO2D74.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/Y03I/HGZO2D74/F2SY03IHGZO2D74.SMALL.jpg simon4480lamkin Dismantle About 4 Pallets I ended up dismantling 5 pallets because some pallets were old and brittle. I used a YouTube video to learn how. You need a crow bar and a hammer. That's all I used Layout Wood Measure the length you want your tv unit and lay out the wood I honestly made this up as ...
By: simon4480lamkin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 06:59:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Vinyl-Lamp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/K1LM/HGZNX0IY/FE0K1LMHGZNX0IY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/K1LM/HGZNX0IY/FE0K1LMHGZNX0IY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/K1LM/HGZNX0IY/FE0K1LMHGZNX0IY.SMALL.jpg ctx1985 Note: I will make a more detailed instructable for this when I get some more time. Make a cheap, quick and easy lamp out of a 33 and a few 45s! It adds a nice vintage touch to any room and makes a great lamp also. What you'll need: -12" record (clear or coloured ones work the best) -3 or 4 7" rec...
By: ctx1985

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 12:47:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-knife-rack-built-using-hard-drive-magnets/
Magnetic knife rack built using hard drive magnets (without power tools) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SMALL.jpg tzny After obsessively taking apart numerous dead hard drives (befriend your IT folks, and you too can have this treasure), I've accumulated way too many of those powerful magnets. What to make? An anti-gravity device? No, that's too much work. I know -- a magnetic knife rack! I wish I had more garage sp...
By: tzny

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:36:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Easy-Wooden-Catapult/
Quick and Easy Wooden Catapult - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SMALL.jpg powellcubs This catapult is doable in about half an hour to forty-five minutes. It doesn't launch very far due to the elasticity of this bungee cord, but a motorcycle strap would much work better. Parts Parts: 3" hinge (I bought a door hinge from Walmart with the screws) 8' of 2x4 12 decking screws 4 eye bo...
By: powellcubs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 06:49:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Olive-Wood-Smokers-Pipe/
Olive-Wood Smokers Pipe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie This pipe was made for a very good friend of mine. He has been fighting a losing battle for 2 years now. It is a solid piece of wood with 2 connecting holes strategically drilled to meet at the right spot. Buffed with the 3 stage system Tripoli, White diamond and carnauba wax and completed with my f...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-adjustable-portable-spot-light/
simple adjustable portable spot light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/AYVU/HGU2EXJC/FJ5AYVUHGU2EXJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/AYVU/HGU2EXJC/FJ5AYVUHGU2EXJC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/AYVU/HGU2EXJC/FJ5AYVUHGU2EXJC.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi Having a powerful portable lamp is very useful in makers life. Of course there are very good solutions which you can buy for few bucks, but time ago I loved to work wood, and I've made this nice spotlight stand. You can attack it on any surface and you can adjust the spot at the direction you like. ...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 11:35:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/wooden-hammer/
wooden hammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SMALL.jpg steelsun this is the first wooden tool did by myself. the bolt was made with Taxus chinensis, the handle was made with bancanus and red wood. then finished with bee wax. handle made adhere with titebond handle made drill 5mm holes through it and then insert 5mm sticks for hard. sand with sandpaper, fro...
By: steelsun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:14:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dust-Cyclone-made-from-a-Traffic-Cone/
Dust Cyclone made from a Traffic Cone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SMALL.jpg swr633 This is my first  try at a Dust Cyclone separator A La' a home made dust deputy. Like many before me I too looked at the dust deputy and thought that I could have a crack at building one myself. Nothing particularly tricky or major skills needed to make it but I used a variety of power tools to get...
By: swr633

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:57:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/keyhole-garden-using-reclaimed-materials/
keyhole garden using reclaimed materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/F9Z4/HGU2P80J/FGCF9Z4HGU2P80J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/F9Z4/HGU2P80J/FGCF9Z4HGU2P80J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/F9Z4/HGU2P80J/FGCF9Z4HGU2P80J.SMALL.jpg rollincaswell I wanted to build a raised garden bed this year and decided that I had enough materials around the homestead to build one. My goal was to build it with little or no cost using reclaimed materials. I found a spot near my greenhouse that I was also building at the time that looked to be pretty level. ...
By: rollincaswell

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Palette-Garden-Display/
Paint Palette Garden Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/TFC1/HGU2PFGG/F8LTFC1HGU2PFGG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/TFC1/HGU2PFGG/F8LTFC1HGU2PFGG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/TFC1/HGU2PFGG/F8LTFC1HGU2PFGG.SMALL.jpg Greasetattoo Introduction Hello Everyone, First, I would like to thank you for viewing my instructable. And, if you enjoyed it, please give me a vote! Thanks.... You probably will need  a weekend to complete the project. Now onto the instructable... If you like my instructable, please take a second and vo...
By: Greasetattoo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Wine-Bottle-Watering/
Upcycled Wine Bottle Watering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/70YS/HGU2PEVT/F6X70YSHGU2PEVT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/70YS/HGU2PEVT/F6X70YSHGU2PEVT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/70YS/HGU2PEVT/F6X70YSHGU2PEVT.SMALL.jpg TheProcrastibaker In this instructable, I'm going to teach you how to turn wine into water! Or at the very least, teach you how to upcycle wine bottles into an automatic watering system for your garden. These work on the same principle as the glass watering bulbs for gardens (such as Aquaglobes.) These are PERFECT...
By: TheProcrastibaker

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 13:37:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Supermarket-gardening-How-to-repurpose-food/
Supermarket gardening - How to repurpose food - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/BQWK/HGU26VCE/F4CBQWKHGU26VCE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/BQWK/HGU26VCE/F4CBQWKHGU26VCE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/BQWK/HGU26VCE/F4CBQWKHGU26VCE.SMALL.jpg nadialtbr Did you know there are a lot of vegetables and herbs you can "repurpose" from the supermarket? This instructable will be about  garlic, potatoes, and boiling onions. But you can also do pineapple, celery, lettuce, mango, avocado, lemon, scallions... the list is quite large. Now, do every repurposed...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-a-vintage-hand-plane/
Restoring a vintage hand plane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/LYMX/HGH6S548/FA6LYMXHGH6S548.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/LYMX/HGH6S548/FA6LYMXHGH6S548.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/LYMX/HGH6S548/FA6LYMXHGH6S548.SMALL.jpg warehouse32   On a recent trip to North Carolina my wife and I had stopped at an antique store where i found a few decent Stanley Bailey hand planes. For those of you that don't know, a hand plane is a woodworking tool that's been around for a few centuries and is used to flatten and smooth wood.   I absolutel...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 04:25:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Soft-Jaws-for-a-Vise/
Magnetic Soft Jaws for a Vise - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/8BF4/HGU2P4AN/FIW8BF4HGU2P4AN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/8BF4/HGU2P4AN/FIW8BF4HGU2P4AN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/8BF4/HGU2P4AN/FIW8BF4HGU2P4AN.SMALL.jpg Phil B This is a set of soft jaws I made for my vise. They are made from 1 x 2 inch furring strips.  A few weeks ago I was watching the Woodsmith Shop TV show on PBS. They showed a set of homemade soft jaws for a vise held in place by magnets. That set used very powerful button magnets set into the wooden...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 16:10:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weed-Pots/
Weed Pots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/CDU0/HGU2L61N/FDPCDU0HGU2L61N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/CDU0/HGU2L61N/FDPCDU0HGU2L61N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/CDU0/HGU2L61N/FDPCDU0HGU2L61N.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie These little guys gives you a great place to put those sweet little weeds your child gives you. I saw these at a few craft shows. They are basically miniature vases. Instead of being hollowed out, they are simply drilled. Simple to make, these are great gifts. And great for getting rid of those cut...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 15:25:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Better-Strawberry-Pallet-Planter/
How to Make a Better Strawberry Pallet Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/KXA4/HGU2P2XU/FKFKXA4HGU2P2XU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/KXA4/HGU2P2XU/FKFKXA4HGU2P2XU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/KXA4/HGU2P2XU/FKFKXA4HGU2P2XU.SMALL.jpg Lovely Greens Over the past year I've come across scores of diy pallet projects, some of them intriguing and others not quite there yet but still having potential. One that I see time and again is the idea of using a single wooden pallet as a strawberry planter. Filled with soil and with plants inserted in the ga...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-River-Stone-Planter/
DIY River Stone Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/95IP/HGU2MPHW/FQI95IPHGU2MPHW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/95IP/HGU2MPHW/FQI95IPHGU2MPHW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/95IP/HGU2MPHW/FQI95IPHGU2MPHW.SMALL.jpg TristaGee This intractable is going to show how to make these beautiful river stone planters. They make charming mother's or father's day gifts, or can just be fun crafts for the family to do together.  These planters are super easy and fun to make. Lets get started!  And please, if you like what I've do...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 14:42:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chrome-Plating-of-Car-Headlights-and-Parts/
Chrome Plating of Car Headlights and Parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/WH02/HGU2OSYW/FZKWH02HGU2OSYW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/WH02/HGU2OSYW/FZKWH02HGU2OSYW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/WH02/HGU2OSYW/FZKWH02HGU2OSYW.SMALL.jpg kjegelan I want to shear my experience with Electroplating parts with, Copper,Nickel, and Chrome. Check in here early next week for more detailed instructions and videos about the mixing of chemicals,plating, soldering, and buffing different metals to a high quality finish. If there's anyone intereste...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 02:14:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Garden-2/
Vertical Pallet Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/0BWU/HGH70UCZ/FXE0BWUHGH70UCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/0BWU/HGH70UCZ/FXE0BWUHGH70UCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/0BWU/HGH70UCZ/FXE0BWUHGH70UCZ.SMALL.jpg L.A.Woman Please vote for my Vertical Garden in the gardening contest and the Green contest!  Thank you! I moved from a house with a huge back yard to a place with a pretty nice sized balcony.  As much as I love to garden, space was going to be a challenge as well as dealing with potted plants.  I needed my ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:07:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-Light/
Book Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/JE1I/HGH6Y6OQ/FUTJE1IHGH6Y6OQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/JE1I/HGH6Y6OQ/FUTJE1IHGH6Y6OQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/JE1I/HGH6Y6OQ/FUTJE1IHGH6Y6OQ.SMALL.jpg scooterB So I recently saw the book light that Typerwriter Boneyard put together and really liked it... Except for the $140 price tag.  So I decided to make my own.  This was not a very technical build but was time consuming with getting the wiring channels cut out.  Total cost was right around $35.  $20 of ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 20:03:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chemical-Storage-Rack/
Chemical Storage Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/Z7DR/HFD1EDHG/FP9Z7DRHFD1EDHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/Z7DR/HFD1EDHG/FP9Z7DRHFD1EDHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/Z7DR/HFD1EDHG/FP9Z7DRHFD1EDHG.SMALL.jpg Dronious This summer I am going to be disassembling the engine in my pick up truck and have been trying to get my garage organized so the project goes a little smoother.  After looking at the shelves where I store my chemicals, cleaners, paints, and lubricants I was exceedingly dissatisfied with it.  I looke...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:48:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Aquaponics-from-mostly-re-purposed-material/
Easy Aquaponics from "mostly" re-purposed materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/RNL0/HFD18KPA/FGSRNL0HFD18KPA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/RNL0/HFD18KPA/FGSRNL0HFD18KPA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/RNL0/HFD18KPA/FGSRNL0HFD18KPA.SMALL.jpg damionflynn Okay folks - let me have it. My first Instructable was some time ago and it wasn't much so I thought to myself, "how can I really bring some value to the community" and this is what I came up with. My son (15) and I built this over two weekends. Granted, if you had the supplies ready and handy, you ...
By: damionflynn

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:02:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/End-Table-from-Reused-wood-pallet/
Pallet End Table from Reused Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/D9J4/HFPTHZEX/FO8D9J4HFPTHZEX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/D9J4/HFPTHZEX/FO8D9J4HFPTHZEX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/D9J4/HFPTHZEX/FO8D9J4HFPTHZEX.SMALL.jpg SirPhobos15 This Instructable is for a neat looking little end table. The plus side about this end table is that it is made from reused lumber from a shipping pallet and I also reused the nails I pulled out of the pallet as well. So in the long run it would save a tree from potentially being cut down to replace...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:27:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Boards-Baling-Twine-A-Rafter-Bookshelf/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/A5YY/HFPTH42A/FF5A5YYHFPTH42A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/A5YY/HFPTH42A/FF5A5YYHFPTH42A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/A5YY/HFPTH42A/FF5A5YYHFPTH42A.SMALL.jpg gwylan Just after I finished building my small (~200 square feet) house (if any such project can ever be said to be done) I found myself in dire need of more bookshelves. I’d built one in next to my desk, and had one short stretch of wall where I could position a freestanding set of shelves, but that was i...
By: gwylan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:17:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-a-Horizontal-Bandsaw-With-Accuracy-and/
How to Use a Horizontal Bandsaw (With Accuracy and Precision) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/WEYO/HFPTRILH/FBLWEYOHFPTRILH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/WEYO/HFPTRILH/FBLWEYOHFPTRILH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/WEYO/HFPTRILH/FBLWEYOHFPTRILH.SMALL.jpg jtinst This is a horizontal bandsaw.  It's usually used to cut stock to rough length, but with a couple of tricks and a bit of finesse you can use it to cut accurately (within a few thousands) again and again. Measure and Mark the Workpiece First, measure and mark your workpiece.  Using a little Dykem B...
By: jtinst

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:02:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-rad-solar-panels-with-a-sweet-desktop-laminat/
Make rad solar panels in minutes with a sweet desktop laminator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/GEB0/HFWSTA41/FO2GEB0HFWSTA41.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/GEB0/HFWSTA41/FO2GEB0HFWSTA41.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/GEB0/HFWSTA41/FO2GEB0HFWSTA41.SMALL.jpg prank I know what you're thinking.  It's written all over your face.  You're all, "awww, man!  I'm sitting here, ready to make a solar panel, and I've got my silicon cells and EVA all ready and waiting, but my dang kid just threw my soldering iron at the glass I was going to use for the frontsheet, and no...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:48:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Modern-Black-Iron-Pipe-Bench-Entryway-Table/
Easy Modern Black Iron Pipe Bench / Entryway Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/53U7/HFSHEVFO/FGE53U7HFSHEVFO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/53U7/HFSHEVFO/FGE53U7HFSHEVFO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/53U7/HFSHEVFO/FGE53U7HFSHEVFO.SMALL.jpg koalalana I started this project because I wanted an affordable bench/entryway table for my front door and didn't like anything I found in stores in my price range.  It's so easy to make and the materials are pretty affordable, too! Heavily inspired by the tutorials at http://homemade-modern.com/ Materials...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:01:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Funky-Lamp-from-an-old-Instamatic/
Funky Lamp from an old Instamatic! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/GOAN/HFSHT82F/FD1GOANHFSHT82F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/GOAN/HFSHT82F/FD1GOANHFSHT82F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/GOAN/HFSHT82F/FD1GOANHFSHT82F.SMALL.jpg ctx1985 Hey everyone, So I just joined Instructables a little over a month ago and now I'm addicted to creating and building! Ok, so before I get into this one, I need to caution any potential builders: Although this lamp is pretty nifty, as far as electronics go, it's about as unsafe as you can get. usin...
By: ctx1985

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:15:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Space-Shuttle-Rocket-Stove-/
Space Shuttle Rocket Stove :) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/VU2V/HFSHVSEF/FCPVU2VHFSHVSEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/VU2V/HFSHVSEF/FCPVU2VHFSHVSEF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/VU2V/HFSHVSEF/FCPVU2VHFSHVSEF.SMALL.jpg msel This is my heavy rocket stove, its name is space shuttle because of the color :) This 10x10 cm metal profile, I cuted it with 45 degree angle
By: msel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:50:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stamped-Metal-Garden-Markers/
DIY Stamped Metal Garden Markers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/ZQIM/HFSHFKXK/FERZQIMHFSHFKXK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/ZQIM/HFSHFKXK/FERZQIMHFSHFKXK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/ZQIM/HFSHFKXK/FERZQIMHFSHFKXK.SMALL.jpg rhodylife I was looking for a different way to mark the herbs that I put in my planter, and after coming across some inspiration, I decided to run with the idea of stamped metal. I did some research on types of metal and found hollow welding tubes, and thought those would make the perfect garden stakes. Mat...
By: rhodylife

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:41:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Over-the-Shoulder-Camera-Mount/
Over-the-Shoulder Camera Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/KM8X/HFSHU5W2/FUIKM8XHFSHU5W2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/KM8X/HFSHU5W2/FUIKM8XHFSHU5W2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/KM8X/HFSHU5W2/FUIKM8XHFSHU5W2.SMALL.jpg CourtneyGaudet This tutorial will show you how to make a camera mount that you carry on your back or your chest. You will need: 1 x PVC Cap 3 x "T" Pipes 1 x 7" PVC Pipe 2 x 8" PVC  Pipes 2 x 10" PVC Pipes 6 x 1.5" PVC Pipes 4 x 90 Degree Pipes 2 x 45 Degree Pipes 2 x Sleeping Bag Straps Step One On ...
By: CourtneyGaudet

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