Instructables: exploring - guide - life-hacks http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 20:43:15 PDT BLOX v1.01 Featured Author: radiorental http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-radiorental/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/JE4G/H82U7P4A/FR1JE4GH82U7P4A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/JE4G/H82U7P4A/FR1JE4GH82U7P4A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/JE4G/H82U7P4A/FR1JE4GH82U7P4A.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink   Pauric O'Callaghan, known around the site as radiorental, has been on Instructables since the very beginning! He's posted a fantastic mix of projects. Everything he makes is extremely functional and much of it is beautiful as well. I recently got to ask him a few questions about his previous...
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Tue, 9 Oct 2012 16:04:52 PDT
Redneck DIY http://www.instructables.com/id/Redneck-DIY/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/2QTV/H5IRV80P/FIJ2QTVH5IRV80P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/2QTV/H5IRV80P/FIJ2QTVH5IRV80P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/2QTV/H5IRV80P/FIJ2QTVH5IRV80P.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam Jeff Foxworthy defines 'redneck' as "The glorious absence of sophistication". There are more than a few projects on our site which fall into this category. From fixing up thicker wine glasses because the regular ones are "too flimsy" to a moonshine still to a gloriously utilitarian outdoor pool, thi...
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Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:53:06 PDT
Copycat Challenge http://www.instructables.com/id/Copycat-Challenge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/KRF6/H4AGK4Z5/FANKRF6H4AGK4Z5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/KRF6/H4AGK4Z5/FANKRF6H4AGK4Z5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/KRF6/H4AGK4Z5/FANKRF6H4AGK4Z5.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam Copycat Challenge     Thanks to everyone who entered- that was a crazy number of entries! The winners are in, judged by me and two other expert judges. Thanks again for your creative Instructables- I personally perused and appreciated each one, and value your contribution whether or not you...
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:03:33 PDT
Copycats http://www.instructables.com/id/Copycats/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FYW/NN19/H4I7VT6Q/FYWNN19H4I7VT6Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYW/NN19/H4I7VT6Q/FYWNN19H4I7VT6Q.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYW/NN19/H4I7VT6Q/FYWNN19H4I7VT6Q.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam From designer shoes and lamps to name-brand snacks to a Sugru substitute, Instructables members have a knack for getting inspired and making their own.  This collection of Instructables showcases a range of great re-inventions: copycat instructions for something cool they came across. null null ...
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Mon, 9 Jul 2012 17:31:03 PDT
Sponsorship Application- "Think, Plan, Create Clan" http://www.instructables.com/id/Sponsorship-Application-Think-Plan-Create-Clan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/I3Z9/H3WSA4E4/F2DI3Z9H3WSA4E4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/I3Z9/H3WSA4E4/F2DI3Z9H3WSA4E4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/I3Z9/H3WSA4E4/F2DI3Z9H3WSA4E4.SMALL.jpg DoctorDv This guide was made for the Instructables Sponsorship Program.  In this guide you will learn how to build 10 fun projects in step by step form.  All of these were created by the Think, Plan, Create Clan, and this is a portfolio of some of their work.    The Think, Plan, Create Clan consists of two ...
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Sat, 30 Jun 2012 06:42:43 PDT
DIY Altoids Tin Projects http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-6/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/C6SJ/GZAD19NZ/F0XC6SJGZAD19NZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/C6SJ/GZAD19NZ/F0XC6SJGZAD19NZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/C6SJ/GZAD19NZ/F0XC6SJGZAD19NZ.SMALL.gif Pfarmkid A Curiously Strong Guide to  Altoids If you know of any really good Altoids ibles please leave a comment or PM me Ratings appreciated Altoids Tin Mini Garden You dont have an own garden, but like to live in a green environment? Why dont you make an Altoids Tin Mini Garden for your d...
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Fri, 2 Mar 2012 14:45:44 PST
For the Diva http://www.instructables.com/id/For-the-Diva/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/YQOC/GVZPGXBF/FGVYQOCGVZPGXBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/YQOC/GVZPGXBF/FGVYQOCGVZPGXBF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/YQOC/GVZPGXBF/FGVYQOCGVZPGXBF.SMALL.jpg shortone You know the girl. And if you don't, you'll get the idea soon enough. :) 1. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Sexy-Spikey-Pumps-High-Heels/ Spikey Pumps, for when you really want to make a statement! 2. http://www.instructables.com/id/Fake-Cupcakes/ Fake cupcakes, an instructable by yours truly!...
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Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:24:46 PST
Unusual Uses for Ordinary Things http://www.instructables.com/id/Unusual-Uses-for-Ordinary-Things/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8IBR/GVA8UW9C/FHI8IBRGVA8UW9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8IBR/GVA8UW9C/FHI8IBRGVA8UW9C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8IBR/GVA8UW9C/FHI8IBRGVA8UW9C.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Your house is full of hidden treasures and everyday items with the potential to be so much more. In this collection of 24 Instructables, you will learn unusual ways to use everyday items such as tennis balls, cheap vodka, nail polish, tea bags, coffee grounds, and medicated chest rub. From using the...
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Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:43:16 PST
Weekly Make It Challenge: T-shirts http://www.instructables.com/id/Weekly-Make-It-Challenge-T-shirts/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/GY30/GUZCDTYM/FY4GY30GUZCDTYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/GY30/GUZCDTYM/FY4GY30GUZCDTYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/GY30/GUZCDTYM/FY4GY30GUZCDTYM.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus   Follow me to hear about all of the Weekly Make It Challenges. This Week's Challenge: T-shirts! So many creative ways to use reuse T-shirts, it was really tough to choose just one winner. Way to go everyone for sharing such awesome projects! 1st Place ...
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Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:01:09 PST
Life Hacks http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-Hacks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/HQS7/GHDSNA7I/FGYHQS7GHDSNA7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/HQS7/GHDSNA7I/FGYHQS7GHDSNA7I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/HQS7/GHDSNA7I/FGYHQS7GHDSNA7I.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Life Hacks brings you full step-by-step instructions for 28 innovative ways to improve your life. Learn how to refill your water pitcher fillers, your kitchen wet jets, and your mont blanc pen, all while saving hundreds of dollars! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by expert life...
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Tue, 7 Dec 2010 11:54:23 PST
Buy Nothing Day http://www.instructables.com/id/Buy-Nothing-Day/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/GVLF/GGMMIXB1/FYBGVLFGGMMIXB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/GVLF/GGMMIXB1/FYBGVLFGGMMIXB1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/GVLF/GGMMIXB1/FYBGVLFGGMMIXB1.SMALL.gif frenzy November 26th The day after thanksgiving is seen as "Black Friday" where people are expected to shop till they drop. In recent years a movement has started to push for a buy nothing day on that friday, where instead of buying, people express themselves in ways that go against consumer culture. Here...
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Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:16:43 PST
ThinkGeek Hacks Winners http://www.instructables.com/id/ThinkGeek-Hacks-Winners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/OWWJ/FRK421H4/F3UOWWJFRK421H4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/OWWJ/FRK421H4/F3UOWWJFRK421H4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/OWWJ/FRK421H4/F3UOWWJFRK421H4.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Instructables and ThinkGeek are happy to announce the winners of the ThinkGeek Hacks Contest. The contest was all about finding creative new uses for ThinkGeek items and the entrants were certainly up to the challenge. Some of the entries were inventive new uses for items, others were radical depar...
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Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:05:20 PDT
How to Get Free Stuff http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Free-Stuff/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/NYYS/GLTXM4RF/FLHNYYSGLTXM4RF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/NYYS/GLTXM4RF/FLHNYYSGLTXM4RF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/NYYS/GLTXM4RF/FLHNYYSGLTXM4RF.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides It turns out that you can get and do a lot of things in this world for free.  "How to Get Free Stuff" shows you how to tap into this secret market!  From free magazines, to free yachts, to a free first class flight upgrade, this is your guide to the sweet life.  So put away your wallet, check out th...
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Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:33:05 PST
5 Minute Projects http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Minute-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/VNBD/FQCTOATL/FKVVNBDFQCTOATL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/VNBD/FQCTOATL/FKVVNBDFQCTOATL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/VNBD/FQCTOATL/FKVVNBDFQCTOATL.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides Happen to have a few extra minutes? Need to entertain someone for a little while? Well, look no further because here are some great things you can do and make in the next few minutes. Epic ventures to build your own butler robot (in 55 easy steps), are awesome, but can take some time. It's cool, w...
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