http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/Lamp-Clock-or-Clock-Lamp/
Lamp Clock (or Clock Lamp?) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 I almost convinced myself that I couldn't create lamps anymore, but since I started with the first one, I keep thinking of new ones! I can't stop making lamps anymore...HELP!! :D Anyway, I actually got this idea thinking about a clock that had light coming out of its numbers. I first made one a few...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:04:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-can-seedling-container/
Soda can seedling container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/PVRX/HFSH4R8M/FSVPVRXHFSH4R8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/PVRX/HFSH4R8M/FSVPVRXHFSH4R8M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/PVRX/HFSH4R8M/FSVPVRXHFSH4R8M.SMALL.jpg upcycled.be You can re-use a lot of small containers to use as seedling containers. From egg cartons to yoghurt pots. I use soda cans for my seedlings. I'll show you how. It's easy. All you need is: - some empty soda cans - scissors that can cut trough the soda can - soil - seeds - water and a self made wateri...
By: upcycled.be

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:34:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spiral-Lamp/
Spiral Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 After a few weeks without any idea that I really liked, I am finally back with this spiral lamp!  I was in the middle of upholstering a chair in the basement, when I found a bag full of old wood dowels that my father didn't need anymore. I have never really worked with wood but I always wished I co...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 12:32:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hairdryer-lamp/
Hairdryer lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/JXUU/HEXSSAD5/F2ZJXUUHEXSSAD5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/JXUU/HEXSSAD5/F2ZJXUUHEXSSAD5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/JXUU/HEXSSAD5/F2ZJXUUHEXSSAD5.SMALL.jpg uersel Touring trough thrift stores in my area I found this beautiful 70ies hair dryer. I just HAD to convert it into a lamp! Take It Apart As the title of this step says: Take it apart! Then decide which parts to use and which to throw. I got rid of the motor and the heating. Give the rest a good clean...
By: uersel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:05:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blender-lamp-2/
Blender lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/QNGB/HEXS6RZI/FS0QNGBHEXS6RZI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/QNGB/HEXS6RZI/FS0QNGBHEXS6RZI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/QNGB/HEXS6RZI/FS0QNGBHEXS6RZI.SMALL.jpg uersel I found this beauty in a thrift store. According to the owner it was still in working condition and some of the extra parts came with it (more on the "working condition" later). Nevertheless I decided that it had to be transferred into a dimmable kitchen table lamp. Disassembling and cleaning Pre...
By: uersel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:12:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/featherlamp/
featherlamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/RND4/HE7D9D4M/F9GRND4HE7D9D4M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/RND4/HE7D9D4M/F9GRND4HE7D9D4M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/RND4/HE7D9D4M/F9GRND4HE7D9D4M.SMALL.jpg Ruud van Koningsbrugge Lampshade made of empty dish soap bottles. You will need: 6 bottles, one lid of a yoghurt or icecream pot, 16 tie-wraps, scissors, small hacksaw or sharp knife, sticky tape cap of a big soap bottle pencil turret punch or awl and of course a lamp, socket, and electric wire. open the bottle Draw th...
By: Ruud van Koningsbrugge

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:58:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-organizer-made-with-a-discarded-keyboard/
Quick organizer (made with a discarded keyboard) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/N936/HDXM93M8/FB6N936HDXM93M8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/N936/HDXM93M8/FB6N936HDXM93M8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/N936/HDXM93M8/FB6N936HDXM93M8.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer This is my second instructable of my artistic residence, born of the need of having an organizer for my tools and materials. So I took a discarded ergonomic keyboard, two plastic containers (found with the colander of my last instructable, on the back alley of a Chinesse restaurant. Again, don't ask...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 12:28:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Totally-Handmade-Cardboard-Pendant-Lamp-Easy-to-m/
Totally Handmade Cardboard Pendant Lamp. Easy to make. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Hello Fellows, Here I am again with my latest instructable, an awesome & professional looking pendant lamp made of cardboard, and that too totally handmade, which means you don't need any 3D softwares, laser cutter etc. The best part is , it's very simple and easy to make, and once you finish it no...
By: Tarun Upadhyaya

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:45:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Farmhouse-Table/
Build a Farmhouse Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXZG/HDP32G3I/FWHYXZGHDP32G3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXZG/HDP32G3I/FWHYXZGHDP32G3I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXZG/HDP32G3I/FWHYXZGHDP32G3I.SMALL.jpg kentdvm A farmhouse table has a wonderful aura of warmth and history.  After completing my window seat, I decided to build one.  A table is a relatively simple project and here's how I built mine.   If you are interested in building a window seat, you can read about it here http://www.instructables.com/id...
By: kentdvm

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 11:58:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cube-Lamp/
Cube Cardboard Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/1M1L/HDOVL2US/F3Q1M1LHDOVL2US.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/1M1L/HDOVL2US/F3Q1M1LHDOVL2US.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/1M1L/HDOVL2US/F3Q1M1LHDOVL2US.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 There is not much to say except that this lamp is COMPLETELY made with cardboard!  I hope I can make this instructable easy enough for all of you to try it. I needed a lot of patience to make this lamp but the results are worth it. I can't tell you enough how rewarding it is! :) Draw many littl...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:09:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructable-Tool-Crank-Handle-Made-From-a-Bicyc/
Indestructable Tool Crank Handle Made From a Bicycle Crank Arm! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SMALL.jpg ArborPress My favorite tool  probably has to be my drill press. It seems like any project I do involves the use of my drill press, but the joy of using it has been somewhat dampened by the fact that the vertical adjustment crank, being made of cheap plastic, broke quite easily. I've been using this uncomfortab...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:58:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Knitting-Loom/
Knitting Loom - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/P2W5/HD4VPS0V/F5YP2W5HD4VPS0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/P2W5/HD4VPS0V/F5YP2W5HD4VPS0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/P2W5/HD4VPS0V/F5YP2W5HD4VPS0V.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 Lately I discovered the world of French knitting and after seeing a couple of videos about it I thought it was easy enough for me to try! I have never knitted before so this was something completely new to me.  I had the yarn but I didn't have any knitting loom so I decided to make them with cardboa...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:11:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-and-Duct-tape-Solar-Oven/
Cardboard and Duct tape Solar Oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/L5F2/HD4VOEA3/F3AL5F2HD4VOEA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/L5F2/HD4VOEA3/F3AL5F2HD4VOEA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/L5F2/HD4VOEA3/F3AL5F2HD4VOEA3.SMALL.jpg aleutianwind This instructable is about a solar oven I made out of an old picture frame, two cardboard boxes, some duct tape, aluminum foil, white glue and crumpled newspaper. You will need to find a picture frame. I used regular glass but tempered glass would be better as it gets very hot and could shatter if y...
By: aleutianwind

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:34:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tutu-Lamp/
Tutu Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EU7D/HCV97M9P/F9VEU7DHCV97M9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EU7D/HCV97M9P/F9VEU7DHCV97M9P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EU7D/HCV97M9P/F9VEU7DHCV97M9P.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 I bet that you can't imagine what this lamp is made of! Just like all the things I do, this lamp is made with materials that all of you have in your house. Newspapers and plastic bags, completely upcycled! Don't worry, it's not as hard as you may think! :) Tear a page of newspaper into many litt...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 16:39:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-Free-Pallets-to-Build-a-BBQ-Restaurant/
How to use Free Pallets to Build a BBQ Restaurant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/KPWT/HAQ32TVF/FKNKPWTHAQ32TVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/KPWT/HAQ32TVF/FKNKPWTHAQ32TVF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/KPWT/HAQ32TVF/FKNKPWTHAQ32TVF.SMALL.jpg vanweb This Instructable will walk you through the process of designing and building a BBQ themed restaurant with a VERY small budget. We relied on our own ingenuity, our scrounging ability and our creativity to make a restaurant that looked like we had spent a fortune, when in fact we did not. The seconda...
By: vanweb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:15:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ant-Invasion-Solution/
Ant Invasion Solution - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/0R1B/HCB8KDJ9/FT20R1BHCB8KDJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/0R1B/HCB8KDJ9/FT20R1BHCB8KDJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/0R1B/HCB8KDJ9/FT20R1BHCB8KDJ9.SMALL.jpg DeeRilee Ants can be a huge problem in my area......one day not an ant in sight.....the next I might find a '2 inch wide column' of ants marching through my kitchen and swarming the dogs' feed dishes.  Another problem spot is the shed where we store aluminum pop & beer cans for recycling.  I dislike sprayin...
By: DeeRilee

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:36:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-fill-epoxy-top-round-bar-table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K3QW/HC9M6EBI/FNQK3QWHC9M6EBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K3QW/HC9M6EBI/FNQK3QWHC9M6EBI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K3QW/HC9M6EBI/FNQK3QWHC9M6EBI.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios I made this for my brother's Seattle wine-bar, the Poco Wine Room as a 'congratulations on your dream' gift.  The process was involved but the results were absolutely worth it!  The top (and it's identical mate) was teamed with the bases of his existing laminate bar tables.  Pressboard was gone and ...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:18:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-YOUR-OWN-SEA-GLASS-MULCH/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/UNQF/HAQ38967/FM2UNQFHAQ38967.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/UNQF/HAQ38967/FM2UNQFHAQ38967.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/UNQF/HAQ38967/FM2UNQFHAQ38967.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios Ok so it isn't true seaglass but it is a decent approximation and one of the few ways you could get enough to really fill your garden.  All it takes is an old cement mixer, a huge source of scrap glass and understanding neighbors.
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:27:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Spot-Welder-for-Cheap/
How to Make a Spot Welder - for Cheap!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/BWHI/HAQ2TMS2/FSNBWHIHAQ2TMS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/BWHI/HAQ2TMS2/FSNBWHIHAQ2TMS2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/BWHI/HAQ2TMS2/FSNBWHIHAQ2TMS2.SMALL.jpg The King of Random You Might Be Surprised How Cheap It Can Be Have you seen the video above?  If not, take a look now because it will help you as you go along in this instructable.  A typical resistance Spot-Welder can range in price from about $200-$800, but with a little resourcefulness, and a bit of free ti...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:54:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Mallet/
Pallet Mallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/ABS7/HAQ30EK1/FQCABS7HAQ30EK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/ABS7/HAQ30EK1/FQCABS7HAQ30EK1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/ABS7/HAQ30EK1/FQCABS7HAQ30EK1.SMALL.jpg ivan_stephens I needed a wood mallet and kept forgetting to grab one at the store, so I made one. My buddy casey gave me some red oak pallets and they had been sitting in my woodshop (garage) for several months now. I figured I would try to make one from that wood. Preparing the wood Remove any nails and thic...
By: ivan_stephens

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:46:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TwinFullQueenKing-Platform-Bed-With-Danish-Insp/
Twin-Full-Queen-King Platform Bed With Danish Inspiration - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FN3/J8XH/HUQEWZMIUPG/FN3J8XHHUQEWZMIUPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN3/J8XH/HUQEWZMIUPG/FN3J8XHHUQEWZMIUPG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN3/J8XH/HUQEWZMIUPG/FN3J8XHHUQEWZMIUPG.SMALL.jpg trebuchet03 This is my bed. I have always loved the look and feel of a platform bed. But they can be quite expensive. Here are some loose instructions on how to make a platform bed from some recycled materials and some solutions to the problems I ran into. Background Many of my ideas end up on napkins, index...
By: trebuchet03

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:42:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Child-s-Desk-from-an-Old-Kitchen-Cabinet/
Child's Desk from an Old Kitchen Cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3V/SVND/NR3ES9J7JRX/F3VSVNDNR3ES9J7JRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3V/SVND/NR3ES9J7JRX/F3VSVNDNR3ES9J7JRX.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3V/SVND/NR3ES9J7JRX/F3VSVNDNR3ES9J7JRX.SMALL.jpg jerbtown In this project, I am making a small desk for my daughter. She tends to be very rough on furniture, so I want a solution that will be inexpensive but will also last a while. Luckily, up in the attic, there are a number of old kitchen cabinets as pictured below. If I squint my eyes a little, and ...
By: jerbtown

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Oct 2006 14:53:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboardossier-System/
Cardboardossier System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/MGUQ/HABDG82R/F5VMGUQHABDG82R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/MGUQ/HABDG82R/F5VMGUQHABDG82R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/MGUQ/HABDG82R/F5VMGUQHABDG82R.SMALL.jpg scienstein In a new office environment, there is often a need for containers to hold and store the assorted documents or gadgets like draft papers and craft papers. As cardboard package box is the most common material that could be found in most of the office environments and there are many printer paper card...
By: scienstein

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 13:40:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Benches-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/FERA/H7W5YSYC/F87FERAH7W5YSYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/FERA/H7W5YSYC/F87FERAH7W5YSYC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/FERA/H7W5YSYC/F87FERAH7W5YSYC.SMALL.jpg Technohippy we wanted some benches for the dining room, so naturally I decided to make some out of some pallets, found one in the garden and a few measurements later figured I would be able to get exactly two benches out of it with no leftovers. The completed benches were finished with a good sanding and some t...
By: Technohippy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 15:48:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Tire-Coffee-Table/
Recycled Tire Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/KHNG/H7KZ200S/FE5KHNGH7KZ200S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/KHNG/H7KZ200S/FE5KHNGH7KZ200S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/KHNG/H7KZ200S/FE5KHNGH7KZ200S.SMALL.jpg bigern00 Repurposing my used truck tire into furniture was a great way to put a durable, used item to work for another lifetime. We haven't had a coffee table for a couple of years.  My need for one and my desire to build one met up one day while I was surfing the Internet.  I read a blurp about someone who...
By: bigern00

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:45:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CRT-to-Planter-Upcycle-Introduction-Materials/
CRT to Planter Upcycle: Introduction & Materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/ZEQX/H5TVAWV7/F5AZEQXH5TVAWV7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/ZEQX/H5TVAWV7/F5AZEQXH5TVAWV7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/ZEQX/H5TVAWV7/F5AZEQXH5TVAWV7.SMALL.jpg Denizpa Hi Folks! If your reading right now its hopefully because your interested in upcycling an old CRT computer monitor into something like you see above. This project is GREEN in quite a few ways including the fact that your creating something to grow flowers out of. CRT monitors are very bulky and as ...
By: Denizpa

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:10:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Coffee-Table-From-Reclaimed-Wood/
Pallet Coffee Table From Reclaimed Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/VVQ5/H5JVY8UY/F6UVVQ5H5JVY8UY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/VVQ5/H5JVY8UY/F6UVVQ5H5JVY8UY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/VVQ5/H5JVY8UY/F6UVVQ5H5JVY8UY.SMALL.jpg keremulu Looking to get an industrial, vintage look in your house but can't find a contemporary table to suit your needs? Frustrated at the 249£ price tag of the Legion Pallet Table offered by Made.com and think you can do an equally decent job yourself? Enthusiastic to start your own project but don't know ...
By: keremulu

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:51:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-Rate-Movie-Shelf/
Flat Rate Movie Shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/HMZ0/H6MF3N12/FPCHMZ0H6MF3N12.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/HMZ0/H6MF3N12/FPCHMZ0H6MF3N12.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/HMZ0/H6MF3N12/FPCHMZ0H6MF3N12.SMALL.jpg shadfurman I recently moved across the country and all my stuff didn't fit in the UBox I rented. I ended up shipping about $500 worth of flat rate boxes to get all the rest of my stuff from Oregon to Massachusetts. I Goodwilled a large portion of my furniture and I'm here without shelves for my movies but a bu...
By: shadfurman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:09:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fruit-Picker-out-of-stuff-you-have-laying-around/
Fruit Picker out of stuff you have laying around - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/6LAW/H6S49EZ7/F356LAWH6S49EZ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/6LAW/H6S49EZ7/F356LAWH6S49EZ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/6LAW/H6S49EZ7/F356LAWH6S49EZ7.SMALL.jpg adreyer1 Are you tormented by seeing oh so tasty fruit that's out of reach?  Miffed at seeing fruit go to waste because it's just rotting on the branches?  Having a crisis because you'd just LOVE to put that fruit to use but just can't get to it?  Fear not!  You can make a simple and quick fruit picker out o...
By: adreyer1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Sep 2012 20:40:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Lamp-with-the-help-of-Mother-Nature-CO/
DIY Solar Lamp with help of Mother Nature & CABOT WoodCare Products - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/48JY/H6MEVVNZ/FIB48JYH6MEVVNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/48JY/H6MEVVNZ/FIB48JYH6MEVVNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/48JY/H6MEVVNZ/FIB48JYH6MEVVNZ.SMALL.jpg spottedwalker Here is another Solar Light project I made from found and recycled items. My motto is that I don't through away items until I know for sure it has out lived it's usefulness.This project idea came about when I found this weathered tree sapling that a honey suckle vine had helped shape it's unusual f...
By: spottedwalker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2012 20:52:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/12-Volt-DC-Solar-power-supply/
12 Volt DC Solar power supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/F99H/H6738L4V/FR7F99HH6738L4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/F99H/H6738L4V/FR7F99HH6738L4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/F99H/H6738L4V/FR7F99HH6738L4V.SMALL.jpg kc8hps Here I will show you how I used Recycled lawn/garden solar lights to make a 12 volt power supply/charger. I think I have about $8.00 in it so far! What the end result looks like Okay lets get started. I when on to a recycle website and asked for used garden solar lights, working or not. After g...
By: kc8hps

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:04:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Hanging-Herb-Garden/
Makedo Hanging Herb Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/S2WS/H5Y9V9H5/FZQS2WSH5Y9V9H5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/S2WS/H5Y9V9H5/FZQS2WSH5Y9V9H5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/S2WS/H5Y9V9H5/FZQS2WSH5Y9V9H5.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Take your creative reuse beyond the play room and into the garden with this quick and easy hanging planter box. We’ve used yogurt containers, some packing strap and Makedo parts available from mymakedo.com. Find Source yogurt containers or other weather proof materials from around your home. You ...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:29:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-convert-a-AC-motor-to-a-DC-motor/
how to make a strong genorator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/XQ2N/H5ED8C7F/FSCXQ2NH5ED8C7F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/XQ2N/H5ED8C7F/FSCXQ2NH5ED8C7F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/XQ2N/H5ED8C7F/FSCXQ2NH5ED8C7F.SMALL.jpg agedesign this project came to me after i had noticed that there is not many differences between a ac motor coil and a dc motor coil. well the only difference was the size. so i got started! the tool list that i used is quite extensive and some exeptions could be made the tools i used will be listed below dr...
By: agedesign

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:25:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ExpandableCollapsible-Garden-Trellis/
Expandable/Collapsible Garden Trellis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/QFCW/GM7EA0ZS/FGLQFCWGM7EA0ZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/QFCW/GM7EA0ZS/FGLQFCWGM7EA0ZS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/QFCW/GM7EA0ZS/FGLQFCWGM7EA0ZS.SMALL.jpg haakon.k Quick!  Plant those delicious snap peas, and then rush straight to the workshop and build them this trellis.  It'll shrink right down for winter storage and stretch out to match that row of peas.  Also the stylish lattice makes the peas happier.  Proven fact.   Follow along with what I did, or adap...
By: haakon.k

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:08:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bucket-Solar-Light-Storage-Container-SUPER-EASY/
Bucket Solar Light & Storage Container SUPER EASY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/K5NQ/H461XPOE/F2KK5NQH461XPOE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/K5NQ/H461XPOE/F2KK5NQH461XPOE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/K5NQ/H461XPOE/F2KK5NQH461XPOE.SMALL.jpg spottedwalker I don't through away items until I know for sure it has out lived it's usefulness and a great example are Old solar Yard lights. I came up with two ideas and I have already published one http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-Plastic-Solar-Cells-like-New/  I thought of my second project because I...
By: spottedwalker

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 21:30:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Super-Cheap-DIY-UPSCCTV-system-fro/
Super Simple & Super Cheap DIY UPS/CCTV system from recycled batteries! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ET6B/H3QFL6HD/F9VET6BH3QFL6HD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ET6B/H3QFL6HD/F9VET6BH3QFL6HD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ET6B/H3QFL6HD/F9VET6BH3QFL6HD.SMALL.jpg ooda55 Where I live, short power cuts are fairly frequent and can be very irritating. I have also wanted to experiment with CCTV for some time. After experimenting with test UPS systems using cheap inverters and old car batteries I decided to scale it up. When homes have an alarm system installed it usuall...
By: ooda55

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:01:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Truck/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/5CLB/GTXKGVYQ/FGI5CLBGTXKGVYQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/5CLB/GTXKGVYQ/FGI5CLBGTXKGVYQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/5CLB/GTXKGVYQ/FGI5CLBGTXKGVYQ.SMALL.jpg shazni it's all cardboard boxes!! For the wheels i attached 2 cardboard boxes against the grain...then taped the edges so i gave a nice finish. For the axle i got long cardboard tubes (you can find it in material shops! they will give it to you free once the length of material is over!).  The lifting up ar...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:51:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-Pallet-Chair/
Folding Pallet Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/XXB2/H3NNEXRB/F5EXXB2H3NNEXRB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/XXB2/H3NNEXRB/F5EXXB2H3NNEXRB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/XXB2/H3NNEXRB/F5EXXB2H3NNEXRB.SMALL.jpg Schooniedude This is a chair born out of necessity. Well, not really. It just sounded cool. It is quite comfortable though. In fact, I am sitting in it now. But I digress. I got all of the wood I used from the Sears store in my city. So the only things I bought were the two bolts and nuts. Overall, this project ...
By: Schooniedude

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:09:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Mail-Box/
Makedo Mail Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/I8ZC/H3QFL3K6/FZII8ZCH3QFL3K6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/I8ZC/H3QFL3K6/FZII8ZCH3QFL3K6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/I8ZC/H3QFL3K6/FZII8ZCH3QFL3K6.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Remember how exciting it was to receive your very own mail with your name on the front? Bring back this retro ritual by building a Makedo Mail Box using reclaimed cardboard and Makedo parts available at mymakedo.com Saw To create the shape of your Mail Box, use the Makedo Safe-saw to cut an arch ...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:25:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-Pallet-Bench/
Recycle Pallet Bench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/EH42/H2MYKIA1/FZCEH42H2MYKIA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/EH42/H2MYKIA1/FZCEH42H2MYKIA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/EH42/H2MYKIA1/FZCEH42H2MYKIA1.SMALL.jpg eyethforce Recycle the pallet into bench by use all woods and nails with only wood glue, hand saw and hammer. No waste of electric, just your sweat and hard work. 2 Pallet Here are the pallets that I rescued from being throw away. They are new, used once. What a waste! Now you only need is the hammer. Go ah...
By: eyethforce

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 19:29:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Garden-Markers-You-Can-Make/
Garden Markers You Can Make - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/TJYL/H2MYM0SW/FQMTJYLH2MYM0SW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/TJYL/H2MYM0SW/FQMTJYLH2MYM0SW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/TJYL/H2MYM0SW/FQMTJYLH2MYM0SW.SMALL.jpg Creativeman With all my experimenting with concrete and what can be done with it, one of my favorites is the garden markers or signs I make using new concrete forms or, using old, broken chunks of concrete than can be found when a sidewalk or patio is torn up, for example.  I think the forms made are very attra...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 21:36:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Pallet-Table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/80JL/H1ZG7TIB/FB280JLH1ZG7TIB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/80JL/H1ZG7TIB/FB280JLH1ZG7TIB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/80JL/H1ZG7TIB/FB280JLH1ZG7TIB.SMALL.jpg bananaboxdesign This coffee table is made from a pallet. I was inspired to design and make this table after seeing a similar style online. I thought it would be cool to make the table look like it has been thrown together and not really thought about the structure. I didnt really think about the size and measuremen...
By: bananaboxdesign

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 10:28:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-ArtPebble-Cans-And-Other-Delights/
Can Art:Pebble Cans And Other Delights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/B29P/H2BMNOK2/FG0B29PH2BMNOK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/B29P/H2BMNOK2/FG0B29PH2BMNOK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/B29P/H2BMNOK2/FG0B29PH2BMNOK2.SMALL.jpg Creativeman Due to interest in my instructable:http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-Art-A-Way-To-Recycle-Some-Tin-Cans/; I was prompted to find another use for tin cans.  This instructable shows the end results of the creative process...from empty tin cans and plastic jars to complete, usable art/garden objects....
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 20:51:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Wheeled-Gardening-Cart/
Simple Wheeled Gardening Cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/OS0S/H21CGM50/FE5OS0SH21CGM50.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/OS0S/H21CGM50/FE5OS0SH21CGM50.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/OS0S/H21CGM50/FE5OS0SH21CGM50.SMALL.jpg Rowan_Winterhaven Here's a very simple one, folks.  (***Quick Edit***:  I've entered this cart in both the Wheeled contest and the Gardening contest.  Please vote for me if you feel that I've come up with a good enough idea.  Thanks all, and have a wonderful day!) The image is pretty self explanatory but I'll explai...
By: Rowan_Winterhaven

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 12:55:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-composter-for-beginners/
Free composter for beginners - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/R5YG/H1JUJR6M/FEWR5YGH1JUJR6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/R5YG/H1JUJR6M/FEWR5YGH1JUJR6M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/R5YG/H1JUJR6M/FEWR5YGH1JUJR6M.SMALL.jpg aaahotdog This project was entirely made of discarded items.   My only expense was the gorilla glue used. First you will have to salvage the following from the curb or recycling center. 1. A 5 gallon bucket with lid 2. Nylon screen from discarded window or door 3. Black spray paint 4. A short piece of 2x...
By: aaahotdog

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 00:26:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Pinball-Machine/
Makedo Pinball Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/IDH2/H1LWPW8O/F2EIDH2H1LWPW8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/IDH2/H1LWPW8O/F2EIDH2H1LWPW8O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/IDH2/H1LWPW8O/F2EIDH2H1LWPW8O.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Who will get the highest score? Start your own cardboard arcade with this DIY Pinball Machine. We’ve used a cardboard box and some reclaimed packaging items, and connected them together with Makedo parts available at mymakedo.com. Saw To make this Pinball Machine, first lay a large box on its sid...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 18:53:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Marble-Run/
Makedo Marble Run - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4MRY/H1ENCBPF/FDC4MRYH1ENCBPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4MRY/H1ENCBPF/FDC4MRYH1ENCBPF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4MRY/H1ENCBPF/FDC4MRYH1ENCBPF.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Create a twisting, turning Marble Run and race your friends through towers and tunnels. We’ve used milk cartons to build the towers, and paper tubes for the marble paths. These reclaimed materials can be quickly and easily connected together with Makedo parts available at mymakedo.com. Find To ma...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:29:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Patio-Tabletop-Made-From-Reclaimed-Deck-Wood/
Patio Tabletop Made From Reclaimed Deck Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/YMSJ/H11WJBU2/FJOYMSJH11WJBU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/YMSJ/H11WJBU2/FJOYMSJH11WJBU2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/YMSJ/H11WJBU2/FJOYMSJH11WJBU2.SMALL.jpg HunterTX81 I should first start out by saying that although this is somewhat of a "step-by-step" instructable, I'm not really going into complete detail on all the exact dimensions.  Not because I'm lazy, but because I customized this table top to fit on an existing patio table frame that I currently have (at ...
By: HunterTX81

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:56:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ultimate-tool-organizer-Metal-magnetic-pegboa/
The ultimate tool organizer "Metal magnetic pegboard" for less than 10$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/G27A/H0OJ399P/FVIG27AH0OJ399P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/G27A/H0OJ399P/FVIG27AH0OJ399P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/G27A/H0OJ399P/FVIG27AH0OJ399P.SMALL.jpg Islam Safir I'm in the process of making my own work space in a shed and i was faced with the same problem anyone that tries to organize his tools face, to pegboard or not to pegboard ? that's really a big question, pegboards!! you love to hate them and hate to love them , i tried to find a variant of the pegbo...
By: Islam Safir

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