http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 16:42:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/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/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/Cardboard-Sky-lamp-instructable-in-progress/
Cardboard Sky lamp (instructable in progress) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G0H0/HFPTRFI1/FNNG0H0HFPTRFI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G0H0/HFPTRFI1/FNNG0H0HFPTRFI1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G0H0/HFPTRFI1/FNNG0H0HFPTRFI1.SMALL.jpg Mad inventor Hello everyone! this is the first project I made since I quit My job and became a freelance industrial designer/builder. I'm quite thrilled with this, and I'm taking a lot of risk, but it's worth it 100% My idea is to make decorative objects, furniture and lamps using reused or recycled materials; ...
By: Mad inventor

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 13:03:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-Handwarmer-Heater-Incl-Autodesk-Invento/
Recycle Handwarmer / Heater Incl. Autodesk Inventor image - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/0CE0/HGH6XK18/F950CE0HGH6XK18.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/0CE0/HGH6XK18/F950CE0HGH6XK18.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/0CE0/HGH6XK18/F950CE0HGH6XK18.SMALL.jpg Martijn_huis For this instructable I'm going to make a hand warmer / small heater, I'm building it out of recycled materials and a tea candle. I chose the cylinder because it fits a candle and is designed to give off access heat. This means that the heat of the candle(about 47 Watt's) is distributed over a large...
By: Martijn_huis

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 06:49:49 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/RPCB-Recycled-Pallet-Compost-Box/
R.P.C.B (Recycled Pallet Compost Box) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/TGUC/HFSHT7DY/FWQTGUCHFSHT7DY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/TGUC/HFSHT7DY/FWQTGUCHFSHT7DY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/TGUC/HFSHT7DY/FWQTGUCHFSHT7DY.SMALL.jpg ancaf33 This is how I made my compost box out of pallets. I even used the nails that held together the pallet. What you'll need: Pallets (obviously) Hammer (helps a lot) Saw (not the movie) Let's get crackin' shall we? Begin by hammering of the wood from the pallets and removing the nails from them. ...
By: ancaf33

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:50:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-seed-starter-cups-That-are-G/
How to make your own seed-starter cups- That are GOOD for plants! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/YTUU/HFSHEWBQ/FPXYTUUHFSHEWBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/YTUU/HFSHEWBQ/FPXYTUUHFSHEWBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/YTUU/HFSHEWBQ/FPXYTUUHFSHEWBQ.SMALL.jpg UnknownAmy A way to use recycled materials to make your own free seed cups. These are biodegradable, so there is no transplant shock, and include some coffee grounds for a natural nutrient source as the seeds grow! So far I have had great luck with these little cups- the seeds love them. Inspired by a need for...
By: UnknownAmy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:30:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Dog-House-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/YNHE/HFWST9MJ/FU1YNHEHFWST9MJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/YNHE/HFWST9MJ/FU1YNHEHFWST9MJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/YNHE/HFWST9MJ/FU1YNHEHFWST9MJ.SMALL.jpg pitekus :)
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Milk-carton-seedling-container/
Milk carton seedling container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/GBV9/HFSH4Y8F/FFNGBV9HFSH4Y8F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/GBV9/HFSH4Y8F/FFNGBV9HFSH4Y8F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/GBV9/HFSH4Y8F/FFNGBV9HFSH4Y8F.SMALL.jpg upcycled.be Throwing away your milk cartons? Try this before you do. They'll make a nice seedling container. All you need is: - milk carton - knive - soil - seeds... Cut the milk carton Couldn't be easier. Cut away one side. Leave an edge, that makes it stronger. Fill with soil and sow self-explanatory ...
By: upcycled.be

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:12:23 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/Refillable-Air-Can/
Refillable Air Can - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/VFH0/HFPT8JZ0/F41VFH0HFPT8JZ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/VFH0/HFPT8JZ0/F41VFH0HFPT8JZ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/VFH0/HFPT8JZ0/F41VFH0HFPT8JZ0.SMALL.jpg YFX I would like to give full credit to Household hacker for this idea. Although mine is slightly different it's still the same concept. Anyway this project is super easy and I learned a lot about valves during the project. The project was all free for me as well so happy days. What you need. You nee...
By: YFX

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:09:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Garage-night-lamp-recycled/
Night lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/IW0Q/HFD1DL3H/FRFIW0QHFD1DL3H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/IW0Q/HFD1DL3H/FRFIW0QHFD1DL3H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/IW0Q/HFD1DL3H/FRFIW0QHFD1DL3H.SMALL.jpg subashduraisamy Here is the night lamp which is recycled from waste.It is very easy and you can make it within 30 minutes.It also costs very low. Materials required   A long stiff wire   LED   Resistance   A cap from musquito repellant   Connecting wires   Battery or any power source   A stand(i used an old rpm met...
By: subashduraisamy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:19:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Double-Flower-Bed/
Pallet Double Flower Bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/QGAA/HFD15RES/FZ3QGAAHFD15RES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/QGAA/HFD15RES/FZ3QGAAHFD15RES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/QGAA/HFD15RES/FZ3QGAAHFD15RES.SMALL.jpg eyethforce Today was beautiful day with briskly chilled air with warm sunlight. I decided to go ahead do my second project of pallets that I have on hand. Actually, I have no idea what to do with that kind pallets because I had hard time pry the nails out of them. The original idea was build some wooden boxes ...
By: eyethforce

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:14:26 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...
By: lindarose92

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/UpCycled-Pallet-Desk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/O3R4/HEBNNO37/FUXO3R4HEBNNO37.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/O3R4/HEBNNO37/FUXO3R4HEBNNO37.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/O3R4/HEBNNO37/FUXO3R4HEBNNO37.SMALL.jpg repeet13 I have been wanting for some time a desk large enough for my computer on one side, and workspace on the other. You guys are only getting this photostream because as a novice woodworking, I know there are way better builds, and methods to use while building than I have. Therefore, I present this more...
By: repeet13

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:31:10 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/Recycled-box-seed-starter/
Recycled box seed starter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/PXBG/HDYZDXMV/FURPXBGHDYZDXMV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/PXBG/HDYZDXMV/FURPXBGHDYZDXMV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/PXBG/HDYZDXMV/FURPXBGHDYZDXMV.SMALL.jpg starr13 As Spring starts to arrive many of us like to get seeds started indoors to make sure they take but seed starter kits can get expensive depending on where you shop and how much room you have to grow. But with this little trick you can save money, recycle and create your own mulch additive all at the ...
By: starr13

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:49:51 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/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/Childs-Imagination-Throne/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/BLGB/HDOW6WM3/FL1BLGBHDOW6WM3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/BLGB/HDOW6WM3/FL1BLGBHDOW6WM3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/BLGB/HDOW6WM3/FL1BLGBHDOW6WM3.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios I wanted to build something whimsical with my son, something different.  Since he is all about wood and trees right now (setting aside his enjoyment of watch them fall down) and his current favorite book is about a Frog King I went with a throne.  I was hoping to give the impression that is is made ...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 06:39:59 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/Toddler-Chair-from-Fountain-Soda-Syrup-Box/
Toddler Chair from Fountain Soda Syrup Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/JPFD/HDOVYUK5/FV7JPFDHDOVYUK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/JPFD/HDOVYUK5/FV7JPFDHDOVYUK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/JPFD/HDOVYUK5/FV7JPFDHDOVYUK5.SMALL.jpg FebruaryJan Kids like having things of their own and this was a perfect project to make a happy toddler. This chair was inexpensive, durable, and easy to make. I created this chair to recycle a box that I saved. Because these boxes are so sturdy, it was perfect. So, if you like being creative, can handle a uti...
By: FebruaryJan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:59:29 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...
By: ArborPress

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:58:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toilet-Paper-Seedling-Pots-Ultimate-Recycle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/G9VZ/HDHW4Z62/FX6G9VZHDHW4Z62.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/G9VZ/HDHW4Z62/FX6G9VZHDHW4Z62.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/G9VZ/HDHW4Z62/FX6G9VZHDHW4Z62.SMALL.jpg foodplotsurvival It's time to start thinking about the garden and momma has done a great job of saving the paper towel tubes for our recycle project. The end of February is my least favorite time of year, deer season is a distant memory and spring plowing is just wishful thinking. So, my little helper and I decided...
By: foodplotsurvival

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:37:05 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/Simple-Inexpensive-Rain-Barrel-Build/
Simple, Inexpensive Rain Barrel Build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/TNYQ/HD4VM2OW/FPFTNYQHD4VM2OW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/TNYQ/HD4VM2OW/FPFTNYQHD4VM2OW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/TNYQ/HD4VM2OW/FPFTNYQHD4VM2OW.SMALL.jpg ahimsaproject Using municipal water to keep your garden and or landscaping properly hydrated is at best inefficient.  The weather is unpredictable; so many people have turned to modern conveniences as an easy and readily available solution.  The amount of energy, resources, and chemicals used in the process of su...
By: ahimsaproject

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:50:26 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/lamp-with-vinyl-record-shelves/
lamp with vinyl record shelves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/RRYV/HD2RKCPI/FETRRYVHD2RKCPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/RRYV/HD2RKCPI/FETRRYVHD2RKCPI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/RRYV/HD2RKCPI/FETRRYVHD2RKCPI.SMALL.jpg sk8393 I have had a boring lamp in my closet for about a year now.  I decided that I could fix this lamp up into a more interesting design.  After some surfing on this site, I found a tutorial for making vinyl record bowls.  "Record Bowls" by fungus amungus:(http://www.instructables.com/id/Vinyl-Fruit-Bowl...
By: sk8393

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:15:09 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/obsolete-technology-Lamp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/0GLN/HCJO4MAG/FMV0GLNHCJO4MAG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/0GLN/HCJO4MAG/FMV0GLNHCJO4MAG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/0GLN/HCJO4MAG/FMV0GLNHCJO4MAG.SMALL.jpg Mad inventor This Is a lamp I'm making, originally inspired by an instructable that I can't find right now (edit: found it: http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-Old-Light-Bulbs). What I first intended, was to make the same thing only with light. but then, Inspiration stroke me when I tried filling it with wat...
By: Mad inventor

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:28:18 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-Storage-Boxes/
Make Your Own Storage Boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/LVV6/HBNXWU2P/FALLVV6HBNXWU2P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/LVV6/HBNXWU2P/FALLVV6HBNXWU2P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/LVV6/HBNXWU2P/FALLVV6HBNXWU2P.SMALL.jpg aaahotdog As a service tech, my van is full of parts.   At first I thought of clear plastic boxes to put on the racks.   This works well in the summer, but living on the tundra, it is not so great when it is -20F outside and you are trying to pry open plastic covers.   They either break or are difficult to ge...
By: aaahotdog

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 19:54:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tools-For-Drywall-Mortar-and-Paint-Made-from-5-Ga/
Bucket Scraper and Scoop, Made from 5 Gallon Bucket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/PQVF/HBFFJQP1/FK0PQVFHBFFJQP1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/PQVF/HBFFJQP1/FK0PQVFHBFFJQP1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/PQVF/HBFFJQP1/FK0PQVFHBFFJQP1.SMALL.jpg Jewel Homes Make tools that aren't sold in stores.  These are scrapers, scoops and mixers. Get the last drop out of your bucket and minimize waste.  Extend the life of your favorite bucket by cleaning it instead of letting dried mortar ruin it.  Toss unused material into the trash and don't wash it into the ya...
By: Jewel Homes

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:14:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-old-Christmas-tree-a-kitchen-tool/
Your old Christmas tree = a kitchen tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/4X25/HAOPXPTN/F664X25HAOPXPTN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/4X25/HAOPXPTN/F664X25HAOPXPTN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/4X25/HAOPXPTN/F664X25HAOPXPTN.SMALL.jpg CatalinRO A Happy New Year with great instructables! After the winter holiday, came the time to think "what am I doing with my Christmas tree?". If your Christmas tree was a real wood one, not a plastic one, this instructable will show you how to make a nice kitchen tool, a manual mixer. Tools needed (I can...
By: CatalinRO

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 15:59:55 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/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/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/Pallet-wood-shelvesshelf/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/XU6M/HA4M4HQ4/FEPXU6MHA4M4HQ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/XU6M/HA4M4HQ4/FEPXU6MHA4M4HQ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/XU6M/HA4M4HQ4/FEPXU6MHA4M4HQ4.SMALL.jpg Brillidea These wre built from pallet wood and the only reason I build anything from pallet wood is My friend makes a pallet dismanteling bar which turns what would be a pain in the behind job, into a dream chuckle that was easy kinda job or to put in quantifiable terms a normal pallet usually takes about 20 ...
By: Brillidea

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 07:38:12 PST 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/Space-to-breathe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/EW0T/H9T4SBB7/FE1EW0TH9T4SBB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/EW0T/H9T4SBB7/FE1EW0TH9T4SBB7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/EW0T/H9T4SBB7/FE1EW0TH9T4SBB7.SMALL.jpg Brillidea Ever wondered why the only things that are available for solar cost so much? So have I. Here is my bashed up effort, I'm not proud. Years ago my neighbour errected a wall which was quite high and blocked out what was a sunny spot right outside my backdoor in one of those quaint lil english terraced...
By: Brillidea

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:45:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Macys-Hangers-Chandelier/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/F8KM/H9G19WFR/FXMF8KMH9G19WFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/F8KM/H9G19WFR/FXMF8KMH9G19WFR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/F8KM/H9G19WFR/FXMF8KMH9G19WFR.SMALL.jpg flyingpuppy Ever since Instructables got me started dumpster diving for usable treasure (see Outdoor Chandelier Made from Trash), it's changed the way I see all trash. Now every garbage bin is a potential art supply depot. The chandelier pictured below is made from clothes hangers found in Macy's dumpsters (act...
By: flyingpuppy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:34:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tin-Can-Succulents/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/123A/H9G15ZV1/FYF123AH9G15ZV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/123A/H9G15ZV1/FYF123AH9G15ZV1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/123A/H9G15ZV1/FYF123AH9G15ZV1.SMALL.jpg Eliza K Use old tins to create beautiful planters for your succulents. All you need is -tin can -potting soil -card stock -stamp of your choice  -black ink -succulents! View the original full photo tutorial here: http://elizakprints.blogspot.com/2012/10/upcycle-tin-can-succulents.html
By: Eliza K

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:30:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Saving-Hot-Pepper-Seeds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/DSWF/H994RVGM/FSUDSWFH994RVGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/DSWF/H994RVGM/FSUDSWFH994RVGM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/DSWF/H994RVGM/FSUDSWFH994RVGM.SMALL.jpg Eliza K Save seeds from your favorite hot peppers to plant again next year! 1. Clean and dry your peppers 2. Get a sharp knife and cut them open 3. Scrape the seeds out of the pepper and put them a plate 4. Once you have all the seeds on the plate, spread them out so they each get some air 5. Last, find a ...
By: Eliza K

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:48:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-food-trolley/
Build a food trolley - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8TGA/H91LKZNI/FG88TGAH91LKZNI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8TGA/H91LKZNI/FG88TGAH91LKZNI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8TGA/H91LKZNI/FG88TGAH91LKZNI.SMALL.jpg giocad Ciao, ho costruito un carrello per portare le vivande a tavola, con piatti, bicchieri e bevande. E' molto facile da costruire, io ho usato una vecchia sedia rotta tipo regista, due vecchi vassoi, e quattro ruote pivottanti. Inoltre ho usato della vernice spray nera per colorare tutto il telaio. Buon...
By: giocad

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