Instructables: exploring - workshop - roof http://www.instructables.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:41:21 PDT BLOX v1.01 Forced Air Heater under $100 DIY wood Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/Forced-Air-Heater-under-100-DIY-wood-Frame/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/T9ZW/H5TUB4KA/FE6T9ZWH5TUB4KA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/T9ZW/H5TUB4KA/FE6T9ZWH5TUB4KA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/T9ZW/H5TUB4KA/FE6T9ZWH5TUB4KA.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE FIGHT HIGH HEATING OIL prices and save money for other things like paying your mortgage or refinancing your home. Hope this helps:-) Note: Look T THE VIDEO RESPONSES THEY ARE VERY GOOD! This is a prototype easy to build rooftop forced air heater that produces 45 degree increases at a high CFM CFPM r...
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Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:54:12 PDT
DIY 275 Gallon Rainwater Collection http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-275-Gallon-Rainwater-Collection/
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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:35:00 PDT
Home extention glass roof http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-extention-glass-roof/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/40W6/H2TIFWXL/FDP40W6H2TIFWXL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/40W6/H2TIFWXL/FDP40W6H2TIFWXL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/40W6/H2TIFWXL/FDP40W6H2TIFWXL.SMALL.jpg Zuluman Here is my conservatory i build in september 2009. I had the pillar foundation done by a specialized company. From there on i did it all by myself. concrete foundation beams concrete floor with prefab beams wooden side facade wood construction roof installation wooden sliding doors glass roof floor...
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Wed, 30 May 2012 03:08:49 PDT
Taking your pumpkins all the way to the roof (top) http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-Trellis-to-take-your-Pumpkins-all-the-way-to/
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Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:32:02 PDT
Aluminum Cargo Roof Basket for Jeep Liberty http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Cargo-Roof-Basket-for-Jeep-Liberty/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/01MX/H0OJ04T5/F9E01MXH0OJ04T5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/01MX/H0OJ04T5/F9E01MXH0OJ04T5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/01MX/H0OJ04T5/F9E01MXH0OJ04T5.SMALL.jpg stangtime So I bought a very lightweight aluminum cargo basket off eBay and built it today. It was missing the directions and a bunch of washers. Most likely both are sitting in a warehouse in China where the thing was manufactured. In any event, to send it back to the seller would have cost $25 and would ha...
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Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:35:47 PDT
How To Replace a Pipe Boot On A Metal Roof. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Replace-a-Pipe-Poot-On-A-Metal-Roof/
How To Replace a Pipe Boot On A Metal Roof. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/KD6H/GX5XKR82/FQWKD6HGX5XKR82.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/KD6H/GX5XKR82/FQWKD6HGX5XKR82.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/KD6H/GX5XKR82/FQWKD6HGX5XKR82.SMALL.jpg ox38 This is a common area of any roof where the majority of leaks come from, so its always good to know how to repair it when necessary.  I first advise that if you are not comfortable on a roof or if the pitch of the roof ( the steepness) is to great you might want to hire a professional. that being sa...
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Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:23:53 PST
Build a Roof with Reclaimed Cedar Fence Panels http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Roof-with-a-Reclaimed-Cedar-Fence/
Build a Roof with Reclaimed Cedar Fence Panels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/KCBK/GUVTR7IN/FDVKCBKGUVTR7IN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/KCBK/GUVTR7IN/FDVKCBKGUVTR7IN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/KCBK/GUVTR7IN/FDVKCBKGUVTR7IN.SMALL.jpg meralgia Someone was giving away cedar fence panels and thought it would make a good material for a roof to protect my angora rabbits from the snow. I know that they will be fine on their own, but I was hoping for additional comfort when going out each morning to fill their water buckets. Also, since they pr...
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Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:56:02 PST
How to Fix or Repair a Leaky Sunroof (Quick Tip Video) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-or-Repair-a-Leaky-Sunroof-Quick-Tip-Vi/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/1LAA/GUDUND1J/F2G1LAAGUDUND1J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/1LAA/GUDUND1J/F2G1LAAGUDUND1J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/1LAA/GUDUND1J/F2G1LAAGUDUND1J.SMALL.jpg RichsMethods Does your car have a sunroof? Have you noticed water collecting inside your vehicle recently? Perhaps this video can help! This is a Quick Tip Video showing the location of your sunroof drains, and how to clean them out. There may be 2 or 4 drains,depending on your make / model, located at the corn...
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Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:59:57 PDT
How to build a SOLAR BOTTLE BULB http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-SOLAR-BOTTLE-BULB/
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Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:12:06 PDT
How To Make A Common Rafter For Any Width Structure http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Common-Rafter-For-Any-Width-Structur/
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Sun, 9 Oct 2011 17:04:14 PDT
Build a Living Roof / Green Roof http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Living-Roof-Green-Roof/
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Sat, 24 Sep 2011 02:35:58 PDT
The Snow Ripper - Rip snow from your roof in minutes. 1/2 Snow rake - 1/2 Ripper / Cutter. http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Snow-Ripper-Rip-snow-from-your-roof-in-minut/
The Snow Ripper - Rip snow from your roof in minutes. 1/2 Snow rake - 1/2 Ripper / Cutter. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/6TAV/GJQEJ4HT/FZ66TAVGJQEJ4HT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/6TAV/GJQEJ4HT/FZ66TAVGJQEJ4HT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/6TAV/GJQEJ4HT/FZ66TAVGJQEJ4HT.SMALL.jpg billbach Easily remove snow from your roof. After receiving over 50 inches of snow this winter and you are like me you went to the local hardware store to find a snow rake for the roof.  Only to be told they are sold out. Well necessity being the mother of invention forced me to make my own. So he...
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Thu, 3 Feb 2011 22:31:37 PST
Roof rack for roof rails http://www.instructables.com/id/Roof-rack-for-roof-rails/
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Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:29:30 PDT
Mate el bicho taladro (kill the wood worm) http://www.instructables.com/id/Mate-el-bicho-taladro-kill-the-wood-worm/
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Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:18:03 PDT
Fixing a Broken piece of Roof Drywall - Reno http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-a-Broken-piece-of-Roof-Drywall-Reno/
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Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:46:23 PDT
Put a Rounded Roof on a Square House http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-a-Rounded-Roof-on-a-Square-House/
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Thu, 6 May 2010 04:57:59 PDT
Build a Shelter for Growing Tomatoes http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Shelter-for-Growing-Tomatoes/
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Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:53:11 PDT
Rain Chain At Roof Gutter http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Chain-At-Roof-Gutter/
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Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:39:09 PDT
How to replace a damaged shingle http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-replace-a-damaged-shingle/
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Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:49:13 PDT
Make Shingles and Siding Out of Aluminum Cans (Beer Can Roof) http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Shingles-and-Siding-Out-of-Aluminum-Cans-Bee/
Make Shingles and Siding Out of Aluminum Cans (Beer Can Roof) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/YOUV/FE3IPVH0/F4YYOUVFE3IPVH0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/YOUV/FE3IPVH0/F4YYOUVFE3IPVH0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/YOUV/FE3IPVH0/F4YYOUVFE3IPVH0.SMALL.jpg robbtoberfest I haven't tested this long term but it seems to work on my chicken coop. Here's the rundown: Using scissors or tin snips cut the ends off an aluminum soda/beer can and cut down the middle of the can to make a flat rectangular piece of aluminum. Then you lay the flat piece into the forming die and pr...
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Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:45:09 PDT
Green Roofed Dog Veranda http://www.instructables.com/id/Green-Roofed-Dog-Veranda/
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Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:35:41 PDT
Build a Bearer of Burdens http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Bearer-of-Burdens/
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Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:59:41 PDT
pvc roof rack http://www.instructables.com/id/pvc-roof-rack/
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Thu, 1 Mar 2007 20:04:50 PST
Roof making http://www.instructables.com/id/Roof-making/
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Thu, 2 Mar 2006 05:29:33 PST